Making running more fun for beginners

Its OK not to like running.

I understand that, however she wants to run this half marathon eventually. She doesnt like training but wants the satisfaction of having completed a long race.

It probably won't be that fun in the beginning... Maybe find out if she has some friends that would join in and chat during the run. Group running can often be more fun and engaging for beginning runners. Also a simple workout like straights and curves (stride out on the 100m straightaway, then walk the curves) on a track can be a good one for starters too.

Give her a street map of her neighborhood and a highlighter, and have her mark off all the streets roads she has traversed.

Sends the newbie to different scenery daily and gives a simple goal to reach.