What is the most fun half marathon to run?
97810
Try a Rock' N Roll 1/2 Marathon. Here is a link for PF Changs in Phoenix. The course is lined with bands and the atmosphere is a total party. There are lots of RNR marathons and half but this was my favorite that I have done. Also check marathon guide because a lot of cities have a 1/2 with there full and the atmosphere is really charged.
761740
Do half mile and mile repeats fast enough to where when you get the end you don't feel like you can go faster.   \nYou could do any combination of: \nfast 1 mile\n5 minute rest\nfast 1 mile\n5 minute rest\nfast half mile\n5 minute rest\nfast half mile\n\n\nThis will help build your speed.  Do this 2 or 3 times a week.  Also 1 or 2 times a week you should build up your endurance by running a moderate paced 3-5 miles or more if your up to it.  And if you have the time 1 day a week you should run hill repeats.  Hills are great at strengthening your legs which can make you faster!
336499
I've lost over 30 pounds since mid January... I'm training for a half-marathon. I would say running is an excellent choice for most people, and almost everyone is capable of doing it...I even run with people well into their late 60's and they are in awesome shape. Find a running group in your area and join them, you might even learn to love running like I have ( I hated it in high school)
417867
What kind of shape are you in now?\nIf you dont run much, you should start slowly.  Get out about 3 days a week, for maybe 30 minutes at a time to build up your endurance.  If you like, cross train with swimming or biking.  They are low-impact and keep you from getting bored with just running.\n\nListen to your body!  If you feel pain, take a break for a week or try different excercises.  And always stretch before and after you run.\n\nAt the links are training guides for half marathons. Both are 12 week programs, and assume that you are in OK shape and used to running a couple days a week already.
1151113
Jog two laps, walk a cooldown, sprint two laps, walk a cooldown. Each time increase your speed a little. This is also good for any type of running training - go fast then rest go fast then rest. Time yourself and give yourself goals, like two miles in 12 minutes or something good. I don't really know what a good cross country score would be but you can do it if you're just consistent in your training. Make sure to stretch thoroughly before everything though.
613578
Be sure to stretch your quads (upper thigh muscles) as they are the most important part of a mid-distance race like the half-mile. You can do this by grabbing one ankle and pulling your leg up to your waist behind you. Also stretch your hamstrings by touching your toes or sitting down and reaching toward one extended foot at a time. These two key stretches are crucial right before a race, and can help flexibility if you do them maybe once a day.
1170971
http://www.marathonguide.com has lots of good info for races that combine marathons and half marathons.\n\nhttp://www.runnersworld.com has an excellent race calendar beyond just the races including full 26.2 mile races.\n\nhttp://www.triathletemag.com is a good source of basic calendar info for international triathlons.  http://www.ironmanlive.com is a treasure trove for the internationally sanctioned Ironman race series.  http://www.mile141.com has a great message board for triathletes.  (It caters mostly to Ironman competitors.)\n\nAlso, Google local running clubs and triathlon clubs to get better info, including contacts and message boards.  Oops, I forgot where I was... I meant to say, Yahoo them.
285842
VOLLEYBALL--HANDS DOWN! I grew up in Huntington Beach California so it was as common to me as breathing. I do, however, need to play with those who know the rules. GGGRRRRR to those ball hogs, and you know who you are.;-P\n\nHorseback riding is a great one! I love the scenery up here in the mountains. Being with the horses on the ground is much more enjoyable for me though, they are an awe to be with and I love all of their expressions.....hey I am drifting off the subject here...sorry. \nUmmmm I think swimming and ice skating are equally good sports wise. Both can be done year round and both are cardio and can give you a sense of well-being. \nI can think of another, but since there is really no age resriction here I won't mention the other.
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-Go watch some RC car races at Superior Hobbies.\nhttp://www.superiorhobbies.com/\n\n-Go watch the LPGA in Kissimee this weekend.\n\n-Lots of bars downtown.\n\n-Eat at Smokey Bones and hit on some waitresses.  Ask them what to do.  I like the one on 408 near Best Buy.
390640
I try to get relaxed before a race, but "Born to Run" is good for runners who like to get pumped before a race.  Also, nearly any ridiculous 80's rock ballad (like Journey's "Don't Stop Believing") are good for listening to while you're running to keep you going.
659013
Bowling or skating is fun.  Do something kind of active.
1047083
There are a lot of speed drills you can do.\n\nCheck out some running magazines or their websites.\n\nwww.runnersworld.com is a good one.
851951
jog is the best over all excersize, tread mill if the neighbor hood is too scary to do it outside. I know of a boy who joined the cross country team in High school just to run and he really slimmed down. He didnt win but he got healthier and slimmer.
790473
The try-outs I went to were actually fun. We had to run 2miles, do toetouches, hurdles, and hirkeys (sp), we had to be able to stunt, and tumbling was an option; if you could do it, you could o it.
161216
I can't decide.  I've played football, soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and even did a bit of karting, but they're all so much fun that it's hard to choose just one, so I guess all of the above named sports are fun!!!
925933
do some sort of running! that would be perfect for you
1099105
Yes, do the half (21 kilometers) if you haven't trained beforehand .. If you can run 5 kilometers in like 25 minutes, the half marathon is still achievable even without longer runs in your training. Just start out VERY slow. You may then waste a week or two with your recovery - but from there to the marathon is not such a big step. \n\nDon't do the marathon unless you really put a lot of constant effort during the last months. A 20-mile run few weeks before the marathon is also very important. You want your first marathon to be a memorable experience. There is plenty of time, don't rush it!\n\n\nPS: As for training for this race, thre is not much you can do now .. My advice is to NOT venture into running these very last days, resting is much more important. One or two easy jogs are quite enough. Good luck for the week-end!