October 1st time Marathoners?

kris727ta
kris727ta Posts: 44 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm doing my 1st marathon on 10/26! Just finished my last long run and now tapering. Would love to make some running friends here on MFP!

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  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    Good luck! I just did my first race in years, just a 5K but I'm thinking of going to a 10K or Half next year. There seems to be quite a few runners around so I'm sure you will find a lot of good company.
  • sarafischbach9
    sarafischbach9 Posts: 466 Member
    Running my 1st marathon on 11/2. Hoping it doesn't rain. I can handle the chilly weather. I just need to invest in some good gloves. My longest run has been 21 miles, and I'm doing a 22 miler and tapering off.
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    I'm running my first marathon on November 2nd too! My goal race is the BAA Half Marthon tomorrow, I'm just in it for the finish for the full. So even though i should do another 20 tomorrow, I'm capping it at a fast (for me) 13.1. Add me if you'd like!
  • kris727ta
    kris727ta Posts: 44 Member
    I did my last long run (20) last week and have only 2 weeks to taper. My right hip muscle is the only thing sore. Am icing and using Advil now. Hoping for the best. It doesn't hurt when running but I am sure running is what caused it.

    So How do you all feel about those last 4-6 miles of the race? I think it's going to be daunting but hoping adrenaline will carry me over the finish line. I KNOW I will finish. I just don't know HOW it's going to go down!!!!

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