Running Tip: So you are about to do your first race.

healthysew

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AZTrailRunner

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crazymom4

awesome post thanks i run my first half in august i cant wait!!! i am on a 12 weeek training program, i am running another half in novemeber a quick question is once i am done this training and run my 13 miles do i pick a different harder training schedule for my next marathon??? seems like it would be silly to go back to the begining of training which was alot or 3 mile runs with 4 miles being the long runs.... by week 6 the long runs progreseed every sunday by one mile i.e 6 weeks was 7 miles, next week is 8 then 9 then 10 then 11 so on till marathon day, hope this makes sense feedback would be great!!

jaybee25

bump great info thanks

stelid

bumb, thanks for the insight!

sabified

Found this off your siggy, and it's great advice I'm going to run my first 5k in September, so will definitely check back here

lbehm

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JigglyHuffRunner

:flowerforyou: bump

thanks!

Log_n_Jog

Thanks!

ansonrinesmith

BUMP! GREAT INFO!
I got excited about my race in September, just reading it!

bdurls

Bump! Thank you for the info. Just what I need!

ddboone

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Kimbie500

1st 5k in September, thanks for the pointers!

olpbabe

Great tips! Thanks!

tam120

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MereMe

Thanks for sharing!

sarahemily72

Great tips!!! Thanks!

elizamc

Fab post, thank you!

springtrio

Fantastic info - going to do all of t his.

cmDaffy

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emd0019

I am running my first 5K in december. Thanks for the advice

Topsking2010

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megz85g

bump to read later

baptistgirl23

Thanks for the tips! )

sprinkies

these are all REALLY great tips. i ran my first half marathon (and first race for that matter) and these tips woulda helped tremendously!

sharonsjones

Thanks for the info! My husband and and I are doing our first 1/2 marathon Nov 13th. I've ran 5ks and done tris but never a half marathon.

SmartFunGorgeous

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MissMichellemybelle

Thanks for the great info!

I have a question about gels/water on runs.

I have run only one 5k and one 8k so far, but am aiming for a marathon in about a year.

What is the race/training distance where I should start running with water or even gels to eat while running?

I understand most races will include water and gatorade stations, but for the training beforehand, what is the distance to start bringing those with?

AZTrailRunner

Thanks for the great info!

I have a question about gels/water on runs.

I have run only one 5k and one 8k so far, but am aiming for a marathon in about a year.

What is the race/training distance where I should start running with water or even gels to eat while running?

I understand most races will include water and gatorade stations, but for the training beforehand, what is the distance to start bringing those with?

That is a personal question, and depends on your fitness level and environment. Personally, I don't need any fuel or water for 10Ks or less, but others may as their run times may be longer. Also, if it's hot out, you may need water sooner than on a cool run.

Generally speaking though, the body needs to refuel once you get around 45 minutes into your run, and then every 30-45 minutes after that. As for water, it depends if you are drinking Garotade (or the like), or taking gels/ gummies. If you are eating your fuel, then you'll want to drink a little more often, maybe every 10- 15 minutes, depending on the distance, pace, and climate.

LilSomethin

Running my first 5K on Oct 16th....Thanks for the great info