The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Running Your First Half Marathon in India (2026 Edition)

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Introduction: Why This Guide Is Different I did not start running as an elite athlete. Like many Indian runners, I began casually. A few kilometres in the neighbourhood. A couple of 5K races. Some inconsistent training phases. My first half marathon felt intimidating. Twenty one kilometres sounded massive. I overtrained some weeks, skipped others, ignored … Read more