Training for my first 1/2 marathon...any words of advice?

I do agree with the others about the running shoes. You should check out L.A. Gear or champions, I think you can get them at payless. The two other important things are going into a room that was freshly sprayed with berry spray, once you have taken in a nose full immediately run to a fan and hug it. I do this all the time for all the marathons I have run, and it works like a charm!!!!Training for my first 1/2 marathon...any words of advice?
train slowly and gradually


wear in your shoes before you run.


make sure you run outside and inside


enjoy it.


try running with someone


or have some music or something with you. you will hit the wall just be prepared.


its very emotional. both highs and lows. you will need all the energy you can get so eat a good breakfast whilst training. and enjoy itTraining for my first 1/2 marathon...any words of advice?
YAY for you! I'm training for my 1st marathon. It took me forever to get the breathing and pacing down. My advice would be great running shoes, don't sprint your first mile, don't give up and just concentrate on finishing the marathon. Try not to worry about the finishing time (like I do....lol) I sprint the first mile too....LOL (I can't help it....ugh!)





Let me know how it goes!!!!!!


I'm going to add you to my contacts so I can find out how you did! Good luck!!!!





Check out my running blog....


http://kimsrunningnow.blogspot.c...
I recommend you get a very good pair of shoes.


Get some running shorts and pants and make sure to buy some Body glide





Seach the web for a good 16or so week training program


http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/no鈥?/a>





Make sure you take water and a gel on your long runs and take the gel about 30 min into your run





Visualize how you will feel when you go through the finish line full of energy and adrenalin!!
The biggest mistake by far novice runners make is training too hard too quickly.





Your cardio stamina will ramp up quickly -- much quicker than your body can physically adjust to the pounding and rigors of distance running.





People get hurt because as their cardio ramps up quickly they feel like they can run much farther than the body is ready for. That is when most runners get hurt.





Follow the training schedule and DON'T exceed it, no matter how good you feel.
eat right and dont drink any alcholic beverages.... drink lots of water too
Before the race, make sure to get to the course early and familiarize yourself with the course and water stations along the way, particularly if its hot. Eat well and get plenty of sleep the night before, and make sure to eat breakfast the day of the race.





During the actual race, start slowly so that you don't overexert yourself right away. It will get very hard at some point, but trust your training and know that you can get through it. Some people like to recite a mantra (some short, meaningful phrase) over and over when it gets difficult to help them through.





After the race, keep walking and stretching, and make sure to savor your accomplishment! Celebrate by going out to dinner or doing something you enjoy. Good luck!