Thursday, November 10, 2011
i just might be crazy...
i did it. i just signed up for a half marathon. what you have to know is running is not my exercise of choice. i would rather walk (i walk faster than i run) or lift weights or do some kind of circuit training. then why sign up for a half marathon? because i'm not doing any of those things i'd rather do. if i have a goal, something i have to work toward i'll do it. so the provo city half marathon is my motivation. the date is more than five months away. that will give me time to train for a 5k and 10k i need to do before this 13.1 mile race rolls around. i am asking for all the running advice anyone can share; socks, music, sports bras, shoes, training and nutrition tips. i will welcome anything, give it to me. even if it's from your cousin's boyfriend's next door neighbors sister.
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You're awesome. I know you can totally kill this half marathon. This is yet another reason why you're my hero. A couple of week's ago someone asked me who I'd most like to be like when I grow up. I want to be like Megan, of course!
ReplyDeleteGood job! I've done a few halfs (halves?) and a couple fulls and the only advice I could give is that what works for someone else might not work for you. Try lots of different things and see what sticks.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, there are a couple things to keep in mind:
-Don't do too much too fast. That's usually how people get injured. Ramp up your distance as slowly as possible. If you don't run much now, start with alternating running for a few minutes with walking and over time increase the ratio of running.
-Work out expectations with others, especially your husband. He needs to understand and support that you'll be gone for a couple hours EVERY Saturday morning.
That's all the general stuff I can think of. I wrote more about it on my blog if you're interested. http://willrunfordessert.blogspot.com/2011/05/go-go-gadget-runner-pumpkin-cookies.html
I'm sure you'll do awesome!
CRAZY!!!
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