The Moving Story Behind a Paralyzed Woman Who Just Completed a Half Marathon

Claire Lomas was competing at an equestrian event when she hit a tree and subsequently broke her ribs, punctured her lungs, and suffered a spinal injury that would cause her to be indefinitely paralyzed. She was 27. Nearly 10 years later, Claire continues to push herself athletically, and she just completed the Great North Run…

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16-Week Half-Marathon Training Schedule For Beginners

If you have a few 5Ks and 10Ks under your belt, you’re probably thinking about running your first half marathon. Doubling your racing distance means building endurance by increasing your weekly mileage. Don’t be daunted by this! Try this 16-week training schedule that adds miles safely. There are cross training, strength training and stretching, and…

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