First Half Marathon! Excited!

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  • daver38
    daver38 Posts: 29 Member
    Good luck to all doing Halfs - I have my first one on October 6th so know how you are all feeling! I've run the distance once but haven't used gels, etc., just kept hydrated. I know that isn't what's recommended but think this works for me - might stick to energy drinks.
  • davemunger
    davemunger Posts: 1,139 Member
    I dunno what a PR is.. =o( thanks for all the info everyone, very helpful. The longest run I've ever done was around 8 miles and I did not need to replenish or anything during. Until after the run of course. Thanks for the info about the crowded area for the race, I'll keep that in mind for when I get there. I look foward to it. Im going to have to keep a closer eye on the tough mudders and spartan races, cause when they hit GA or SC or NC, I'm going dang it !!

    PR = Personal Record -- your best time at that distance. Since it's your first half-marathon, you'll definitely have a PR!
  • rachelmaria33
    rachelmaria33 Posts: 16 Member
    My fist is September 21. I don't know what the GU is that everyone keeps talking about, but I found some gel packs by clif that I am using for refueling on my longer runs, along with water as recommended on the pack. The race that I signed up for says they will pass them out at the 8 mile mark on race day, so that might be a good goal to try to refuel at. I am using the hal higdon plan (someone else mentioned above with a link) and it's been wonderful. Ran 11 on Saturday, right on track for race day and feeling great!

    I may have missed a post or two, but I didn't see anyone mention your running every day. The plan I'm following has 2 rest days in addition to one cross training day. I have always heard that the legs need a rest day and I'm wondering if that is contributing to your shin pain. Just a thought. You research and make your own decisions, but I think that especially as your miles increase you may find you need those light days or full on rest days.
    :)
  • daver38
    daver38 Posts: 29 Member
    Got round in 2:13:07! Well pleased with that! All the best to everyone else doing their first Half
    Good luck to all doing Halfs - I have my first one on October 6th so know how you are all feeling! I've run the distance once but haven't used gels, etc., just kept hydrated. I know that isn't what's recommended but think this works for me - might stick to energy drinks.

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