Yes, you can run a half marathon. Possibly even a marathon. Go for it!
My gut answer would be YES.
As a professional coach and personal trainer I find that it is possible for the majority of us to complete a half marathon (13.1 miles) or a full marathon (26.2 miles). The issue for most of us comes down to a vision of someone racing across the finish line, built like an Olympian, having just run an entire race in less than 5 minutes per mile!
If this is your expectation, NO, you will probably never complete a half marathon, or a mile, even. But, if you are interested in training to CROSS A FINISH LINE after 13.1 miles of movement (at your pace) then I'm sticking with my original prognosis. YES! Chances are VERY GOOD that YOU can complete a half marathon.
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