The Ultimate Half Marathon Guide for Beginners
Unlock your true running potential and become a half marathoner in 2021.
YES, even during a pandemic.
YES, even if you’re a “casual” runner.
YES, virtual races count just the same!
Transform your confidence & run 13.1 miles in no time with my start-to-finish-line guide – 40% off for the next 15 minutes!!
MAKE 2021 THE YEAR YOU PROVE YOU HAVE IT IN YOU
What’s in the guide?
Learn how to:
- Assess your current fitness level (easily)
- Create a S.M.A.R.T. Goal that actually sticks
- Fuel your body the RIGHT way
- Navigate changing weather, without derailing your training
- Troubleshoot common issues
Plus these FREE bonuses:
- 12, 16 & 20 Week Half Marathon Training Plans for beginners
- Printable Running Log (to track your progress!)
- Printable Race Day Checklist
- S.M.A.R.T. Goal Worksheet to nail down your goal
Let’s fast forward a few months…
The finish line is finally in sight. A few friends and family have gathered just beyond the ribbon, equipped with full water bottles and eager arms for dangerously tight bear hugs.
The happy tears pool in your eyes as you hear their cheers. Weeks of physical training, proper nutrition, and mental preparation are about to pay off in FULL.
You’re about to finish your first half marathon.
This moment, my friend, is EXACTLY where my guide is designed to get you.
The ultimate “screw you” to the pandemic. Overcoming your excuses and your fears. Getting that sense of accomplishment.
I’m confident this guide will get you right where you’ve wanted to be: crossing that finish line into the league of half marathoners.
Follow my simple, 3-step approach to half marathon training:
UNDERSTAND
Start with knowledge. Learn exactly what will be required of you to successfully train for a half marathon.
PREPARE
Not just physically, but mentally too. My tips will get your body and your mind ready for 13.1 miles.
COMMIT
Set specific goals and pick your half marathon. I’ll provide resources and show you how.
Still not sure? Maybe you can relate:
You feel the desire for the “next step” in running, but aren’t exactly sure how to get the ball rolling.
Some friends and family think you’re crazy to consider running a half marathon (and you kinda want to stick it to them by proving them wrong!)
The idea of a virtual half marathon discourages you, and you’re afraid it won’t live up to the hype of an in-person half marathon.
Above all, you care about proving to YOURSELF that you can work hard to achieve something big in 2021.
I’ve got good news for you, friend.
Training for a half marathon doesn’t have to be all that hard.
Especially when you have the right tools, plans and support in place.
Lucky for you, I’ve put them all in one place – 40% off for a limited time!
Advice you can trust
Hey, Bethany here! If anyone can speak to transforming as a runner, I certainly can.
Considered “un-athletic” for most of my life, I started running casually in my mid-twenties when some friends convinced me to sign up for a 5k. I remember showing up to the track for my first practice run and thinking “this is impossible”. And I only needed to run TWO miles that day!
Well, somehow I did my first 5k. And I fell in love with that feeling of personal accomplishment. So I kept running more and more. Fast forward a few years and I’ve run so many races I’ve lost count.
My first half marathon wasn’t sunshine and rainbows though. I had NO CLUE how to train properly, my knee gave out, and I had to hobble-run the last 7 miles with pure grit… and tears.
Learning the hard way is what inspired me to create The Ultimate Half Marathon Guide for Beginners. Now an RRCA-certified run coach, I’m passionate about helping ‘casual’ runners become happy half marathoners by demystifying and uncomplicating the training process.
So what do you say? Will I see you out there?
Ready to run your first half marathon?
Stop waiting until you “feel ready”. I promise it’s gonna be SO worth it.
FAQ’s
What if in-person half marathons are canceled this year?
You don’t need to run an in-person race to earn your coveted finisher’s title! Virtual races count too, and honestly can be just as fun, if not more. Running from the comfort of your tried-and-true route and without the comparison of runners around you makes for an even more comfortable half marathon experience.
What if I don’t consider myself very “athletic”?
Doesn’t matter! I promise you, anyone can run a half marathon. You just have to know the right way to prepare for it and then commit to the work, just like any other task you would do at work or home.
Remember — I used to think running a 5K was impossible. I was never a runner growing up. But look at me now! A RRCA-certified run coach writing an ebook about it 😉
I want to run my first half marathon, but don’t know where to start. Is this guide for me?
Short answer: YES! You especially.
My guide tells you exactly how to prepare for training, what to do during training, and how to succeed on race day. I’ve provided a fitness assessment, nutrition guidelines, tips for weather, an entire half marathon training plan and so. much. more. Basically, everything I wish I had before I ran my first half marathon!
Do I need a training plan to get started? How will I know what to do?
I’ve got you covered. Included in my guide is a 12, 16 and 20-week training plan for FREE. You choose the plan that’s right for you.
It’ll be (cold/hot/snowy/rainy/etc) during training…can you help me with that?
Absolutely! My guide includes all the essential tips you’ll need to navigate weather of all kinds*, so it doesn’t stop your progress while training.
*Tornados and volcanic eruptions not included, sorry.
I’m so confident you’ll like my guide, I offer a 14-day money-back guarantee.
If for some reason you don’t LOVE your guide, simply email me within 14 days at contact@howtorunguide.com for a full refund.
What do you have to lose?
Buy the ultimate guide today!
