Half Marathon...

[mzcris]

I'm in training for my very first 1/2 marathon! Can anyone give me any tips that will help me? Thanks

[Katt73]

Hi MzCris!

Back when I was running religiously, I lived on www.coolrunning.com (http://www.coolrunning.com). It's a great site with tips and a forum for runners of all levels.

[mzcris]

Hi MzCris!

Back when I was running religiously, I lived on www.coolrunning.com (http://www.coolrunning.com). It's a great site with tips and a forum for runners of all levels.


Thank you so much Katt for responding...I was beginning to think no one loved me...:rolleyes:...seriously I truly appreciate it! I'm excited but a also nervous...

[WhipEffectz1]

I've started training for one just recently.

[Nay]

Another really good discussion forum for runners is at www.runnersworld.com (http://www.runnersworld.com)

[mzcris]

I've started training for one just recently.


Good luck in your training too!!!

[mzcris]

Another really good discussion forum for runners is at www.runnersworld.com (http://www.runnersworld.com)


Thanks for this site!!

[nicki6]

No advice. Just want to say I'm rooting for you :yay:

[mzcris]

No advice. Just want to say I'm rooting for you :yay:


Awww...thanks Nicki I appreciate it....:bighug:

[cheetarah1980]

I ran a half marathon in October and just did a full this past weekend. My biggest piece of advice is to make sure you do your hill workouts. Do at least one hill workout per week during your short runs and incorporate several challenging hills into your long runs. I recommend a hill at mile 3, mile 6, and mile 11. This is so you can be used to running hills at varying levels of fatigue.

Be sure to properly refuel during your longer runs (8 + miles). Your body needs a combination of water and electrolyte replacement. Alternate between water and a sports drink. Also on your 10+ mile runs bring along some form of nutrition to replace the glycogen your body is burning. Trust me, you need it. Experiment with the different types of nutrition out there to find one you like. You don't want to be trying Gu, or Sports beans for the first time on race day. It may not agree with your stomach and being sick in a race day port-a-potty is NOT a good look.

Good luck with your training. Which half marathon are you doing?

[KayKay27]

GOOD LUCK!!!

[mzcris]

I ran a half marathon in October and just did a full this past weekend. My biggest piece of advice is to make sure you do your hill workouts. Do at least one hill workout per week during your short runs and incorporate several challenging hills into your long runs. I recommend a hill at mile 3, mile 6, and mile 11. This is so you can be used to running hills at varying levels of fatigue.

Be sure to properly refuel during your longer runs (8 + miles). Your body needs a combination of water and electrolyte replacement. Alternate between water and a sports drink. Also on your 10+ mile runs bring along some form of nutrition to replace the glycogen your body is burning. Trust me, you need it. Experiment with the different types of nutrition out there to find one you like. You don't want to be trying Gu, or Sports beans for the first time on race day. It may not agree with your stomach and being sick in a race day port-a-potty is NOT a good look.

Good luck with your training. Which half marathon are you doing?


WOW...thanks so much for this info...I am doing the Chevron Houston Marathon in Houston on January 13th. I've done two 5K's but never a 1/2 marathon...it is getting closer and closer to that time....I am training really hard. Thanks

[mzcris]

GOOD LUCK!!!


Thanks Caramelle!!

[vaqtea]

I start training for my half marathon in Jan.

Good luck and let us know how you do!:yep:

[SEMO]

Be sure to properly refuel during your longer runs (8 + miles). Your body needs a combination of water and electrolyte replacement. Alternate between water and a sports drink. Also on your 10+ mile runs bring along some form of nutrition to replace the glycogen your body is burning. Trust me, you need it. Experiment with the different types of nutrition out there to find one you like. You don't want to be trying Gu, or Sports beans for the first time on race day. It may not agree with your stomach and being sick in a race day port-a-potty is NOT a good look.

Good luck with your training. Which half marathon are you doing?

This is definitely true. Improper fueling during a race (or only drinking water on a long race) can lead to improper electrolyte balances in your body (ex. hyponatremia--too little sodium) which is serious and can lead to death in some cases. This is the biggest problem novice marathoners face.

[mzcris]

I start training for my half marathon in Jan.

Good luck and let us know how you do!:yep:


Thanks Vaqtea! Good luck to you too...:yep:

[Braided~Beauty]

Good luck to you!
I just ran my first 1/2 earlier this month in Vegas. It was AMAZING! I did not train as hard as I should have (life got really busy unexpectedly) and only actually ran as far as 6 miles prior to the race. The spectators, volunteers and runners pull you along though; you can really feed of their energy. It took me just under 3 hours and I was REALLY sore for 2 days but it was SO worth it:grin:

[fuchsiastar]

Congratulations for your dedication to training!!! You will do great :yep::grin: In terms of training, the ladies have given you some really good advice. The other thing I would suggest (if you haven't already done so) is to figure out your gait and get shoes to accomodate it. Best of luck on your run!