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Good luck in your race. Try to avoid starting out too fast.

Each day you run makes it easier to run the next time. Make it part of your regular routine.

As others noted, you have to slowly build up your strength and endurance. I've been running almost a year now. I ran a few half marathons in 2014 (along with a 5K and couple of 10K). The first half was a struggle to complete but the second one a few months later went much better. Likely will run a few more of these types…

I'm new to the running thing (been running about a year now). Most of the various sources I've read over this time all seem to encourage hill work (as well as intervals or repeats) for training for any distance. My perception is that hillwork will in particular help build leg muscle. I also live in a rather hilly area…

I do almost all my weekday runs in the morning before going to work and right now that means running well before the sun comes up. I have a GPS watch and while it's easy to look at it when it's light outside, it's not so easy in the dark so I'm learning to pace myself by 'perceived effort'. I have to wait until I'm back…

2014 was my first year running and I've put in 2 10Ks and 2 half-marathons. Started an 18-week training schedule this week for a full marathon (my first) in April and likely will run another one in the fall. Hope to run some shorter races during the year and work on improving my PRs.

You've ran 12 so you're adding just over a mile to that distance for the race. I'd try not to start too fast so you don't use your energy at first and would simply remember to have fun.

Helps to have a nice place to run outdoors. I live in a large city but I'm fortunate enough to live just a few blocks from a path that runs along a river. Lots of wildlife there (always ducks on the river and I frequently see deer, rabbits, even an occasional skunk or fox).

Going down stairs was indeed much more painful than going up after my first long race.

Haven't done a full 26.2 yet (looking at one next spring), but ran 2 half-marathons this year. First one I feel I made 2 mistakes. One was running too fast the first part of the race (where the first half was down a steep canyon and the second half was down in the valley). Second was at about the nine mile mark was the…

I think that one thing to remember is that most of the experts that write up running plans emphasize that the long run is supposed to a nice easy slow pace where you are building endurance rather than speed.

I'm just finishing a half-marathon plan (race is tomorrow morning, second half this year) and I maxed out my weekend long slow run at about 12 miles a few weeks ago. I actually find the long run is sometimes easier than some of the weekday runs where I do things like repeats, tempo runs, hill training, etc. After the race…

Just last night I picked up my bag for a race this weekend and among the goodies they had a little clip on red flashing LED. Think I'll use it on early morning runs when I have my headlamp (facing front of course) and will attach this unit behind me so I can be more easily seen from the back.

Many will recommend you wear whatever you trained in.

I just started running this spring and while I would frequently check my watch to see my pace when training during spring and summer months, now that the days are getting shorter and I'm running pretty much in the dark on weekday early morning runs, I can't easily see the watch readout (even with a headlamp) so I'm pretty…

Perhaps it's best to train with Powerade one day and Gatorade another day just to get used to both of them. I remember one time reading someone's account of a race where they trained on the beverage the race site said they would offer and found out during the race they were offering the low carb diet version of the drink…

When I'm running about 5-6 miles or less, I just travel without liquids. On longer runs, I tend to plan my route so I can keep on coming back to my starting point and grabbing a quick drink of water or sports drink (tend to stash it in the back of my vehicle) every few miles. I do tend to train early in the morning before…

Bad days happen to all of us. I would be cautious to not try to lose weight too quickly. (Most feel it is best to lose no more than 1-2 pounds a week). You may want to be careful to avoid over training which can cause fatigue. Many feel you should have at least 1 or 2 days a week where you avoid running and also feel you…

I just started running in early 2014 (hadn't run as much as a continuous mile in about 30 years) and turned 53 in May. Ran my first half marathon in July with another one coming up in 10 days. Hoping to run a full marathon next spring. Starting to really love running.

Not fond of peanuts, but I crave most other nuts. I simply have to buy small snack sizes as if I buy a large container I wipe them out quick and those calories add up.

I did my C25K the first few months of 2014. Began inside on the treadmill and moved outside the last few weeks of the program when the weather was warmer and road/paths less icy/snowy. Ran with the treadmill on an incline of 1.5%. I think if anything, if you're going to run a race, you should try at least some running…

I started running at the first of this year and turned 53 in May. Hopefully will continue to improve for awhile before starting to decline.

I'm running my second HM in a few weeks too. Ran my first one in July and made a few mistakes. First was that I went out very fast. First couple of miles were just over a 9 minute pace, then I ran about 7 more miles at about a 10:30 pace. I then slowed to about 11:30 pace for a few miles and the last mile was well over 13…

Just take the program one day and workout at a time. All about slowly making progress.

The record was lowered by 26 seconds which is almost 'Bob Beamon like'. I'd be pleased if I could finish a HM or full marathon with a pace that is DOUBLE (9:24) the pace that Dennis ran in Berlin.

It is much more important to build endurance before building speed. One of the most important components of training programs for longer runs (half and full marathons) is a weekly LSD (Long SLOW Distance run) where you run a long distance at a speed significantly slower than what you plan to race at.

Congrats on completing what sounds like a very challenging marathon. (My planned first marathon is next spring on a relatively easy course losing about 500 feet and it's on pavement.)

No race for me. A 5 mile 'pace' run Saturday morning and 11-12 mile LSD run Sunday morning. Next race is a half in mid October. but I might sneak in a 5K sometime before then. Good luck to all who are racing (or just training like me).

Lot of miles. I'd be happy if I could run that many in a year. (Won't make it in 2014, but possibly in 2015)

Now that I've been running outside, other than a 5 minute warmup on strength training days, the only time I ever use a treadmill is when weather forces me inside.