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Thank you all for your input! I am going to see how my half goes, then start into the full training schedule. I will be up to I think 16 or 18 miles by the main deadline for registration on the October full. I think that by that point I should know if I am ready or not!

Would mace help? I know it is a little silly, but I personally need to invest in some. I have been meaning to do so. I have been running alone on trails alot and other people have told me that I should and it is probably a good idea. A couple of times I have been out there when it started to get dark and I got scared. On a…

Thanks for the tip/reminder on the running plans. I do tend to push myself too much to stick exactly to the plans. I know it isn't always the best thing to do, but it's my personality. Haha. I can be very much of a perfectionist at times, so I think that I have to train "perfectly" which means getting in the exactly…

I'm Wendy. I started to really run on a regular basis about 7 months ago. It has quickly become my new love! I started to lose a few vanity pounds and tone my body for a February beach vacation. The more I ran, the more I enjoyed it. Once the weather warmed up and i started running outside, I felt like I was unstoppable! I…

Right now I am following a training plan from Marathonrookie.com for my half. That is the site I got my half plan from and my running is progressing nicely. It (the full plan) starts out at a lower mileage than what I am currently running, so I will either adjust or look for another plan.

I have been working on carb loading. I do feel fueled and it also helps to avoid stomach issues. I am at a point in my running now where I really have to plan what I eat. I plan healthy for normal days so that I am energized and helping my body. I plan to carb load for long runs. I plan recovery meals (snacks) after short…

Thank you for the tips! I think I am going to go for this! October 21 is set in mind! Is anyone else running the Columbus Marathon?? It is only a few hour drive from me and the description sounded wonderful. It has a LOT of entertainment and a flat course that is scenic. I am waiting until August to officially register.…

4:11 is am incredible time!!! I will not set any time goals for my first full, but I know i won't run it that fast! Although, I am trying not to set a time goal for my half, but it's hard. I know what I want to run it in. I just refuse to tell anyone else. Haha.

Thanks everyone! This is all very helpful. I have been running for about 7 months now (20-30 miles/wk). My half is June 24th. It looks liked the last "big" deadline to register for the full before risking it being full and paying the highest price is August 21. That would be exactly 2 months out. If I start the 18 week…

That you both! It confirms what I was thinking. I think I need to start doing at least 1 run/week in the AM. I don't think it's possible to get more than that in. I already get up at around 6 AM to get ready for work, so getting up early enough to run would not lead to me being productive at work. Haha. It would also be…

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It has alot to do with your body height/weight. Myfitnesspal is smart enough to calculate all of that in. Age and gender are also factors. I understand your frustration. I am petite, but I work out to stay that way and to build muscle. I see others burn more calories in a 2 mile walk than I burn in a 5 mile run. Know what…

I love the snake comment! Terrified of them!!! I stayed away from a trail for two weeks after seeing a snake because I couldn't quit picturing it! I still haven't ran that section of the trail since the "incident." I start somewhere else. I know there is no logic in that.

I wear a fuel belt for all long runs. I love it!! it holds 4 small water bottles. I fill 2 w/ water and 2 w/ Gatorade. I ordered mine from 6AM.com you can order in sizes. It also has a small pouch on the front perfect for my car key, license for ID (just seems like a good idea when running solo), and energy gels (I started…

Thank you for all of that advice! Even if there are things that I have heard, it's always good to hear them again! It shows the thigns that I should REALLY focus on! I'm at 10 miles now and I've noticed how factors can really make a difference in my time and how I feel during and after my run. I have been trying some…

You have an extra 6 weeks that you have given yourself, so that's a great start! I would recommend staying with week 1 for at LEAST two weeks - probably more like 3 or 4. The beginning is the hardest. Once you have a solid running foundation, building won't be hard. I pushed myself too hard in the beginning and ended up…

I am running my first half at the end of June. I have been doing distance running for about 6 months and just started an actual training plan. I am scared too, but you can do it! You already trained for the 5K and the initial "get up and MOVE" is the hardest part! Adding mileage each week will feel more "natural" than you…