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  • Thanks for all the friend requests, guys!! I knew there were more runners out there! :happy: I completed the CrazyLegs Classic 8k yesterday in 48:52. I was pretty happy with that time, but it was sooo crowded. I got boxed in a few times, but still a great race. Next weekend is a 20k race that I am using as a training run…
    in Calling all Runners Comment by brenstar05 April 2013
  • I always have to wear something with USA Track & Field on it (I used to work there and am a huge fan of the organization). I also always eat the same thing before a race and I always, always have to set everything out the night before any race. I check and triple check the pile to make sure I have everything... watch,…
    in Race rituals Comment by brenstar05 April 2013
  • Not a stupid question at all... I run with a local group in my town that I actually found at a local coffee shop. There were flyers posted about a group that boasted runners of all abilities. I started showing up on Saturday mornings to run with the group and now we are all great friends on and off the road. :smile: I…
    in newbie Comment by brenstar05 April 2013
  • I will definitely be doing Crazy Legs again this year... Let's hope that the weather is a little nicer than last year!! :)
    in Crazylegs Comment by brenstar05 March 2013
  • Welcome!! I started running in April of 2011, did my first 5k in July and then did one race (of varying length) a month for a year, ending with a half marathon in June of 2012. I then followed it up with another half in August and have continued to do at least one race a month ever since. My next half is scheduled for this…
    in newbie Comment by brenstar05 March 2013
  • I think you can definitely do it, if you train well... I have seen a Couch to Half-Marathon plan that is 6 months long. These are generally for people who do not run often or have just started running. You may want to check out that type of program. Good luck!! :)
    in Hi I'm New :) Comment by brenstar05 March 2013
  • I agree with the things other people have posted... experiment now to find what works for you, since everyone is different. I generally do not eat before a run, but if I'm going to do anything more than like 7 or 8, I will eat sometime small, like a banana or a power bar. When I did my last half, I ate a banana before the…
    in To eat or not to eat before 1/2 marathon? Comment by brenstar05 March 2013
  • I know this is an old post... I am a new member to this group and I just wanted to say that I very much enjoyed this list. I have to agree on most of the points. However, I do think the squirrels are out to get me and I think it's a nationwide conspiracy. :) Thank you for the smile!!!
    in 10 Things I Learned Training for a Half Marathon Comment by brenstar05 March 2013
  • Eh.... she's ok. ;)
    in MFP came highly recommended... Comment by brenstar05 March 2013
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