Half Marathon Training Plan Guide
A half marathon is a 21.1km challenge that's neither too difficult nor too easy, providing a fulfilling sense of accomplishment. RunBox AI coach creates a customized 12-16 week half marathon training plan to help you safely achieve this goal.
Why Choose an AI-Customized Half Marathon Training Plan?
- Progressive Training: Gradually building from basic endurance
- Personalized Pacing: Based on your target finish time
- Injury Prevention: Scientific intensity distribution
- Flexible Adjustments: Real-time optimization based on progress
2017 yangzhou marathon participant me was too something
Lately, I've been feeling a bit off, and besides business trips and training, I've found myself particularly enjoying looking through old things during my free time. For example, Codoon's sports circle, Weibo, and my own public account.
Could it be that we post-2000s are starting to embrace nostalgia and retro trends?
I flipped through the directory and found that the first article on my public account was written on September 9, 2016, with 394 views. It's been over four years now, and I'm grateful to those 394 'seeds'; your encouragement has kept me writing until today.
Honestly, every time I see articles I posted years ago, I always have this feeling:What was I thinking when I posted these? Did I eat something that gave me the courage of a bear and the heart of a leopard??Did I really write this?Why does the layout look so terrible?What on earth are these pictures?The mysterious layouts of the past.
The mysterious pictures of the past (this photo pose is quite retro too).
But still, I have to say without blushing or skipping a beat:No matter how rough or bad my writing was back then, I still cherish every word and every punctuation mark I wrote.After all, they are very precious memories to me.Especially when I look back at my race records, I can still recall many scenes from the races I participated in, like the Yangzhou Half Marathon in 2017.
Yangzhou is one of my favorite cities.
Who doesn't have some half-reliable, half-unreliable expectations when they're young? Who doesn't have some half-hopeful, half-rational fantasies while running with earphones on? Back then, I hoped to meet interesting people along the way, to travel to more unfamiliar cities, to be with friends who could walk together without feeling awkward, to remember more things, write them down, tell others, and remind myself that happiness comes from passion, and passion comes from purity.Every marathon is like a large-scale meetup for online friends, and that one was no exception.Two friends left the deepest impression on me: one was Fanny Zhou, who taught me how to take photos; the other was Panpan, who was always eating. Thinking back now, the memories are still vivid.
Let's talk about Sister Zhou first.You might not believe it, but the now 'photographer-killer' Shen Wuzei, yes, that's me, used to be just a background prop. The most bizarre part was that I was always a background prop for one person.That person was Sister Zhou, Fanny Zhou.Sister Zhou has three treasures:She loves to smile, can run, and takes great photos.
'Wuzei, let me tell you, looks don't matter. When it comes to photobombing, you're no match for me.'
'Actually, I've missed many opportunities too because I also want some results. Plus, you have to jump sideways; if you jump facing forward, your legs look like they're breaking, and the photos won't look good.'
'Wuzei, these are all tips from photographers. Don't tell too many people!' Yes, yes, don't worry, I won't 'tell' too many people. I'll just write it down and post it on my public account.
The other friend I met on Codoon was Panpan, who posted about food and 'provoked envy' every day. A cheerful and lively foodie, a curious woman full of life.In Yangzhou, our conversations were basically like this:'Panpan, what are you doing?''Panpan, where are you guys?''Hahaha, we're buying popcorn!'A person who traveled all the way from Shenzhen with her friends to run a marathon, the only thing that could stop Panpan from achieving a personal best was her appetite. You think it's only about eating before the race? Ha!Here’s her post-race summary:'I didn't run well yesterday; I ate too much salty food last night and this morning.'Honestly, I've been running for years and have participated in many marathons that I liked, but the Yangzhou Marathon has always been very special.It's not just because of the people I met, but also because of the charm of the race itself.
Due to work, I rarely have the chance to run marathons in other cities, so I always try to choose full marathons to run a bit longer in that city, making the trip worthwhile. Moreover, many gold-label marathons only offer full marathons, not half marathons.But the Yangzhou Marathon has always been an exception. As a gold-label event, it doesn't have a full marathon; the longest distance is a half marathon, and next year, even the mini-marathon will be canceled.If you're not ready for a full marathon and want to participate in a high-standard half marathon as your first race; if you haven't been able to achieve a personal best in a full marathon and want a half marathon to boost your confidence, then I recommendthe Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon, especially for runners from other places.Besides the international-standard course and event services, there's another important point.
Many people choose to run marathons in other cities with a 'tourist' mindset, making all sorts of plans to visit and eat here and there. But after running a full marathon, forget about eating and sightseeing; all you want to do is collapse in the hotel.This is where the advantage of a half marathon becomes apparent,especially the Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon, which is both scenic and delicious.Wenchang Pavilion
Yangzhou in the misty March
Every place you run past is a beautiful scene.
Now, let's look at the delicious food you can enjoy:
Rich but not greasy lion's head meatballsThe industry benchmark Yangzhou fried riceFlavorful braised dried tofu stripsEach dish is a textbook classic.Andtofu pudding, bamboo shoot and meat potstickers, large oil cakes, lotus root ballsand so on. These authentic Yangzhou snacks are hidden in the streets and alleys, waiting for you to enjoy them with your medal and race pack.Is your mouth watering yet?
So, if you want to experience an international-standard event; if you want to easily complete your first marathon or achieve a personal best; if you want to have the energy and time to explore and eat after the race, and experience the unique scenery of Jiangnan,then you definitely shouldn't miss the 2020 Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon!A picturesque and leisurely ancient city,
the enchanting Yangzhou in misty March,the Yangzhou Marathon journey,is not just about appreciating the beauty of Yangzhou,but also an unforgettable culinary experience,April 12th, let's meet in the ancient city of Yangzhou!Enjoy both the marathon and the food!·2020·
Yangzhou Jianzhen InternationalHalf Marathon
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