18 days SOS~

JennBennett410

Help guys! I have 18 days till my first half marathon. Got my gu, my glide stick, but I am nervous about it. I am actually having nightmares. I hurt my knee on one of my long runs last week. I can't get past 7.25. I have been taking it easy this week. Saturday I am going to do 10 and then just 2-3 miles every other day till the race.
I am nervous, scared, and excited all at the same time!
What do you guys think? Any tips? Advice? Morning meals of race day? SOS!

running_mom

That happened to me when I did my first half marathon. I tore a ligament in my knee. I pretty much did what you are doing. I ran a long distance about a week and a half before and only ran about 2-3 miles every other day until the actual race. As for breakfast I just ate a banana and protein bar. Get a good night sleep before. I had a wedding the day before mine and was a little sleepy until mile 3!

If you can do 10 miles your excitement and energy will carry you the last couple of miles! Good Luck :happy:

Amandac6772

So excited for you. You make me want to try to become a runner!

mruiz22

You will do great...!! I do my first half this coming Sunday and I'm just like you excited yet nervous at the same time.

Kath712

If you can do 10 miles your excitement and energy will carry you the last couple of miles! Good Luck :happy:

That is what I was going to say... I've only run one 5K so far, but I was so pumped by the energy of the crowd, I ran longer than I ever have on my own. I'm sure you'll have no problem finishing your half marathon. You have been training for a long time - I'm sure you'll do great!!

JennBennett410

Thanks guys! I am so nervous. I am afraid my knee will give out or I will be exhausted.....
Food suggestions guys?