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I have done 5k's, I have done a 10k (and that was brutal!) but this one would be twice as long as my longest. I have a few girls that have been especially supportive. My friend Kaci ran her first about 3 years ago and I have been inspired since then. It was something I never thought I could do. Something I never knew I wanted to do, but she gave me the "running bug." I started couch2-5k shortly after (for the first time!) Then I stupidly stopped running after moving here. I have tried a few times before to start up again, unsuccessfully.
I restarted the program earlier this year, using it to start training for the dirty dash. Unfortunately I fell and fractured a vertebrae just one week after starting, so I had to wait again to keep running. I got the okay to start running again two weeks ago and have been going strong since.
I knew that to keep running through the hot summer and then the cold winter I was going to need more motivation. So, I went on facebook and searched out some running mom pages. I also found a local mom's running group that I have met with once. I figure it will give me some accountability and maybe help me find a running partner? I also have a wonderful friend Karen who has an awesome running blog (Trading in my Heels). She is a marathoner mom, so very motivating!
Right now I am planning to run the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon in May 2014. For 2013 the race actually lands on my birthday. It is supposed to be a fairly flat and scenic course along the greenbelt here in Boise. I figure it is perfect for my first. I am also seriously considering the Fit One 9k (formally the women's fitness celebration) that is in September of 2013. It is a huge women's only event, one that I have yet to be a part of. With the timing of it, feels just right to start off the fall with a race =)
I do want to ask my running readers, what do you wish you knew before you did your first half? Any tips would be appreciated. I am pretty new to this distance running.
Do you have a bucket list? What is on yours? I really think in the coming months, I might just have to actually write out a bucket list.
If I could run my first race again I would make sure I take my gu at mile 5 and 10. I was so excited that I just completely forgot and around mile 11 I was exhausted. Being stubborn I just kept going but if I could do it again that's what I'd do. Oh and hydrate!! And make sure you stregth train during your training too. Keeping those legs, ab and even arm muscle is important.
ReplyDeletemake sure you don't need to pee for the whole race... bizaar i know but at mile 9 had to goto a portaloo and because i suddenly stopped running my blood pressure dropped and well you know how that can go lol managed not to faint...just but it was much harder run after that where if i could just keep going I would have been fine! and yes hydrate lots! Also good running gear and plenty of tunes that are upbeat to keep you moving.
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