OMG! I am going to do it!

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JennBennett410
JennBennett410 Posts: 229
in Fitness and Exercise
Tonight, after I sign up for my new gym membership, I am going home and signing up for my first HALF MARATHON OMG! It is May 15th and I really can't wait! OMG
Tips, advice, suggestions? ALL WILL BE APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • raindancer
    raindancer Posts: 993 Member
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    My best tip..HAVE FUN!!!
  • emersoam
    emersoam Posts: 179
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    Top tips (from someone who has been running for two years)...

    1. Build your mileage slowly each week.
    2. Listen to your body...if it hurts, ease off.
    3. Vary running surfaces if at all possible (treadmill, roads, off-road).
    4. Fuel your body properly. (Educate yourself as needed).
    5. Run with another person every now and then (if possible).
    6. Don't push your pace (especially in the beginning).
    7. CROSS TRAIN! (reduce your injury potential by mixing it up...walking, biking, swimming, classes, etc...)
    8. Enjoy it! Be proud of your body and the amazing things it can do!! :-)
  • Beth720
    Beth720 Posts: 661 Member
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    Purchase "Marathoning for Mortals". Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest it. :)
  • aunienue
    aunienue Posts: 416
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    Lurking...plan to run the Ottawa half-marathon May 2011 but haven't signed up yet. Yikes.
  • Ally_Clare
    Ally_Clare Posts: 355 Member
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    Best of luck!
  • Ally_Clare
    Ally_Clare Posts: 355 Member
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    Best of luck!
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
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    You can do this!!!!
  • AnaNotBanana
    AnaNotBanana Posts: 963 Member
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    You're going to do great!!
  • JennBennett410
    JennBennett410 Posts: 229
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    Thanks guys! I am all signed up :)
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
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    Good luck! I just finished my 6th half marathon this weekend. You can do it! Join in on the runners club thread here, lots of great people and great info!

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