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marathon tips?

not a full one...I'm not that motivated/obsessed....yet....but I have decided to run my first half-marathon in about 5 weeks. I'm wondering if anyone has done one of these and has some tips on preparing for this (I'm currently running about 3 miles 3 times a week) or some race day advice for a clueless first timer...please and thanks.

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Diet is key. Go to the Running Room and buy some of their marathon prep books - they're a good start. Also consider joining their prep run clubs.

I'd say, stay with the training schedule your using now & try a couple 15km runs in the weeks before race day. Good Luck!!!

Tear it up @ the guv from open til close for several weekends. You'l be WELL ready! lol atleast thats what i thought this post was about

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Originally posted by bossi Tear it up @ the guv from open til close for several weekends. You'l be WELL ready! lol atleast thats what i thought this post was about

I secretly count all those nights of dancing as training...in fact, I believe this friday at kool haus will be my next intense training session :P

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Tape your nipples (I AM NOT JOKING!!!) I know a few people who had to stop in the middle because they got nipple burn from the friction from their t-shirts.

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Originally posted by misslexxus Tape your nipples

Bandaids work well for this.

OMG, the timing of this thread could not be better...

I went out last night to see the brit-movie called "Run, Fat Boy, Run". It was hilarious! Totally a funny inspiring marathon movie.



http://www.runfatboyrunmovie.com/

never tried a marathon right now i am running 2.5 miles every 4 days a week or so.

Re: marathon tips?

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Originally posted by 1dawoman not a full one...I'm not that motivated/obsessed....yet....but I have decided to run my first half-marathon in about 5 weeks. I'm wondering if anyone has done one of these and has some tips on preparing for this (I'm currently running about 3 miles 3 times a week) or some race day advice for a clueless first timer...please and thanks.

As RJ said, diet is key. Lots of carbs and lots of water starting at least two days before the race. Eat a light breaky morning of.

As for the training, I'd think about slowly ramping up the mileage. 13 miles is more than you're running per week now. You don't need to run 13 miles each time you go out, in fact you should not run that far very often, but make sure you can go that far - or at least that long. Make sure you have workouts that last at least two hours.

Shit I could go on all day. PM me if you have any Qs? In my former life I used to be a very competitive runner...

Train with a partner.

Keep each other motivated and accountable for training hard.

I know I work out harder when I do it with a friend. Little bit of competition helps.

PS: the nipples taping thing is actually good idea, esp for girls. I know guys that do the taping of nipples too.

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Originally posted by Yohan PS: the nipples taping thing is actually good idea, esp for girls. I know guys that do the taping of nipples too.

There's a funny scene in Run Fatboy Run where they cover that topic, with KY, lol.

Went for my first run of the year today! Talk about rough. Only did 4km, but considering I had not run for about 6 months, im happy with that.

As for tips? Its been said before, and it needs to be said again: DIET. Eat well, and eat balanced.

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Originally posted by Orko Went for my first run of the year today! Talk about rough. Only did 4km, but considering I had not run for about 6 months, im happy with that. As for tips? Its been said before, and it needs to be said again: DIET. Eat well, and eat balanced.

Dude. My first run of the season was on Saturday. I was sweating Friday night's booze. It was pretty terrible. I still can't walk right now.

Re: marathon tips?

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Originally posted by 1dawoman not a full one...I'm not that motivated/obsessed....yet....but I have decided to run my first half-marathon in about 5 weeks. I'm wondering if anyone has done one of these and has some tips on preparing for this (I'm currently running about 3 miles 3 times a week) or some race day advice for a clueless first timer...please and thanks.

You're crazy but I am very impressed (I can't run a block).

If you're doing it for charity, I will sponsor you, a dollar a mile

im doing a half iron man in july which is a half marathon run at the end.. training right now is 8- 10 one day, next day off or a 1-2miler (gets rid of lactic acid u'll feel better), next day easy 3-4. be sure to get a decent pair of shoes..esp if you have any shin splint probs or anything. stretch!!!!hit the hills... the week before you should draaastically cut back. anything you do will just take away from the big day. hit up trails as much as you can too its way more fun and its good for your feet. do some ab workouts because a strong core will help you out too. yeah diet is key..but i eat whatever, just be conscious about what your eating. other than that, dont jump the gun and bust out too many miles too soon. stay dedicated its a a good feeling of accomplishment when your done!! the bandaids are a good idea thats important when its cold esp..i have brush burns on mine right now that make me wish i woulda done it no matter how stupid you feel.

something else; the day before... huge breakfast! big lunch, mid dinner.. morning of: light breakfast...biiig poop and pee. you wanna be energized but without all that junk floating in your belly.
get there way early too. no surprises needed.
just saw you have five weeks... pick it up! pick it up!!

This might be of some interest

map my run

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Originally posted by bossi Tear it up @ the guv from open til close for several weekends.

LMAO!!!

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Originally posted by Abercrombie OMG, the timing of this thread could not be better... I went out last night to see the brit-movie called "Run, Fat Boy, Run". It was hilarious! Totally a funny inspiring marathon movie.

+1
I was not expecting it to be as funny as it was... and totally inspiring

thanks to everyone for the advice...I shall keep it in mind.

I also heard that using duck tape on the inner back part of the shoes prevents blisters...is this helpful or just a myth?

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Originally posted by 1dawoman thanks to everyone for the advice...I shall keep it in mind. I also heard that using duck tape on the inner back part of the shoes prevents blisters...is this helpful or just a myth?

If your shoe fits properly, you shouldn't be having this problem.

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Originally posted by iant56 This might be of some interest map my run

Great website.

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Originally posted by 1dawoman thanks to everyone for the advice...I shall keep it in mind. I also heard that using duck tape on the inner back part of the shoes prevents blisters...is this helpful or just a myth?

buy better running shoes

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