

And unlike training for the full 26.2 mile distance, it doesn't take so much energy or eat so much of your time: 'It's an achievable challenge, as it's easier to fit the training into a busy life than it is for a marathon', says elite runner and RW contributing editor Jo Pavey.

If you can comfortably complete a 10k, you can certainly do a half. It might seem a stretch goal for you now, but running 13.1 miles is possible for most runners.
