tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post2621563653648317215..comments2024-03-24T17:23:26.522-04:00Comments on Avoiding Atrophy: Half Marathonin' ItChristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03769320673829584188noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-20298028331340257122014-04-20T22:08:04.192-04:002014-04-20T22:08:04.192-04:00Christy (I almost put your former last name here.....Christy (I almost put your former last name here... and am now thinking about good old days at CLS), I ran/walked a half marathon in January... as my first ever race. We started training in October, and I had only really been a walker before. I became a runner to do this with a coworker. You can totally do it! I agree with a lot of the other people's comments. My recommendation would be to get used to a food routine before your race, or just don't change anything the day of. I didn't do anything special, I wear leggings from Ross, and whatever water bottle I have that day is the one I carry. The goo things are good, but be careful the day of the race... I've had friends have some serious digestive issues during the race because of them! Be okay with walking when you need to. But push yourself! :-) You are awesome, and I'm so excited for you, doing this! love to you and D.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129088453083533243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-75309044915018924182014-04-16T09:11:27.967-04:002014-04-16T09:11:27.967-04:00Which race are you running????
I've done four...Which race are you running????<br /><br />I've done four half's but am totally the anti-runner. I never followed a training program, never used any gadgets of any kind, only ate energy chews/gu's the day of the race, never stretch, don't wear lululemon, don't own a foam roller, etc. I consider all those things to be distractions or excuses so I try to avoid all of it. I do recommend running on the actual course (or part of it) if possible. Also, so much of running is mental not physical, so find some good mantras and just repeat them over and over and over and over.Leslie Besliehttp://www.lesliebeslie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-48679785021027306342014-04-15T13:22:47.732-04:002014-04-15T13:22:47.732-04:00energy chews are the bomb. i use for crossfit and ...energy chews are the bomb. i use for crossfit and they pick me right up. -jess <br />(also, good shoes are important!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-82136185647218747742014-04-14T22:31:02.750-04:002014-04-14T22:31:02.750-04:00I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said &qu...I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said "0.0" and I wanted to rear end the person so they would have to pull over and we could become best friends. Seriously, how funny?! But really though, go you. I made it four miles the other day and I can't imagine going any farther without dying!Rachel Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973745907509013084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-16484243273091317322014-04-14T13:08:40.730-04:002014-04-14T13:08:40.730-04:00Girl, you can be the girl who runs. I'm sure o...Girl, you can be the girl who runs. I'm sure of it! Glad this was an encouragement to you. I'm loving this adventure.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769320673829584188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-15192816403568780972014-04-14T12:51:34.886-04:002014-04-14T12:51:34.886-04:00A water belt is crucial for me while training! Don...A water belt is crucial for me while training! Don't really need it during the race since they have those amazing water stations every couple of miles (why can't those people follow me around for all of my training runs??), but when you're training with a 8 or 9 or 10 mile run, you'll want water handy!<br /><br />Also, I just discovered the joy of endurance chews. Just ran my second half marathon yesterday (so, so, so sore today) and at mile 7 my energy was just GONE. Had a couple of gummi chews and a mile later I felt like a new person. Amazing. KJ https://www.blogger.com/profile/15205241167202107298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-68592295370691623672014-04-14T12:42:33.497-04:002014-04-14T12:42:33.497-04:00Woo hoo! Good luck with yours.Woo hoo! Good luck with yours.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769320673829584188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-62697645243386605312014-04-14T12:42:07.633-04:002014-04-14T12:42:07.633-04:00I have no memory of thinking you were crazy! Runni...I have no memory of thinking you were crazy! Running just wasn't interesting to me back then, but it definitely is now. <br /><br />As for music, podcasts seem to be working for me so far. I'm not sure how long that will last though as my distance increases. I'd LOVE to see your playlist sometime!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769320673829584188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-88195930105623527932014-04-14T12:39:48.893-04:002014-04-14T12:39:48.893-04:00This comment made me PUMPED! I can't wait to g...This comment made me PUMPED! I can't wait to get to 10 miles. I just did 5 on Sunday, and it was the first time I felt like...holy crap, this is far. Doing 10 miles seems like a dream, but I know I'll get there. Thanks for the encouragement (also LOVE "One Foot")!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769320673829584188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-12322993441209208742014-04-14T12:33:44.335-04:002014-04-14T12:33:44.335-04:00Oh, thank goodness! Glad to hear you eat Cheetos a...Oh, thank goodness! Glad to hear you eat Cheetos at 1 AM because I still do too.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769320673829584188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-49569379276559634982014-04-14T12:32:55.680-04:002014-04-14T12:32:55.680-04:00Get it, girl! I've heard awesome things about ...Get it, girl! I've heard awesome things about couch to 5K/10K. We are doing the Father's Day Half in Brooklyn. It literally was just the only one within a reasonable amount of training time, but still I'm pretty pumped. Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769320673829584188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-7643953703803119572014-04-14T12:31:32.266-04:002014-04-14T12:31:32.266-04:00These are great suggestions! I read them to my hus...These are great suggestions! I read them to my husband last night, and we were pumped. Believe it or not, we had not even considered during-race fluids at this stage...is that embarrassing? Probably. But still, thanks!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769320673829584188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-3856928041730885022014-04-14T11:33:23.668-04:002014-04-14T11:33:23.668-04:00Kudos to you for running a half marathon. I have ...Kudos to you for running a half marathon. I have only done the Warrior Dash 5k with obstacles, no true 5k. I have one in May, but may be walking part of it since I haven't been able to train with a wrist injurty. And thanks for posting your training schedule!<br /><br />~KatyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-24498175317438718592014-04-13T23:59:33.753-04:002014-04-13T23:59:33.753-04:00Nice work, chica!!
I'm training for my 2nd ev...Nice work, chica!! <br />I'm training for my 2nd ever 'half' which will be in May.... 3rd to be exact. I'm also using the Hal Higdon program, and thought it was really good. <br /><br />A few things I was told/read/worked out for my first 1/2...<br />1. Whenever possible, do all your big runs at the same time as the race will be. Then your body get used to it.<br />- eat the same pre-race brekky and same during-race fluids so your body gets used to those things, too<br />- I have eggs, zuchinni and avocado as my prerace brekky, and drink coconut water during it (a mouthful between each song!)<br />- i use those runner water bottles which hold about 300mL with a hole in the middle - this also stops me from clenching my fists when I run (ha)<br />2. Do taper when they say to taper. I did not do that for my 1st half and it was a massive error.<br />3. Do NOT get a hard-out sport massage a few days before the race (another rookie error)<br />4. Try out a hot yoga stretch class if you can afford it/have time... with all the work you are now doing its a good companion to the run-run-run. I do classes on my rest days (active rest?)<br />5. Plan the post-race treats.... soooo motivating! <br />6. Try to enjoy it!!<br /><br />Good luck :) broccoligirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12063884109522589440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-33833617764000893692014-04-11T13:38:52.045-04:002014-04-11T13:38:52.045-04:00This is so awesome and inspiring. I really want to...This is so awesome and inspiring. I really want to also be the girl who runs. I think this post has inspired me towards taking some baby steps to make this happen.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07872116501901944229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-26089342541806385552014-04-11T12:28:40.216-04:002014-04-11T12:28:40.216-04:00I'm doing the couch to 10k program right now t...I'm doing the couch to 10k program right now to get back into running slowly - we are in week 7 and running 2.5 miles :) A 1/2 marathon is an awesome goal. Which one are you doing? I think that's my ultimate long distance goal, but it's not in my near future.Steph Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995001313606121231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-28884689325301353062014-04-11T12:17:36.733-04:002014-04-11T12:17:36.733-04:00I'm currently training for my first half marat...I'm currently training for my first half marathon too! But mine isn't until November. Good luck!Lauren Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136434962466042697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-69563308961035365062014-04-11T11:51:31.134-04:002014-04-11T11:51:31.134-04:00Im a runner and I can tell you my life is anything...Im a runner and I can tell you my life is anything but under control and most def eat cheetos at 1am ;) <br />I have only ran 5ks actually doing one tonight...I want to try a half marathon soon!BNMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865816022677082186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-38222380100652720082014-04-11T01:01:57.352-04:002014-04-11T01:01:57.352-04:00Last year I trained with a friend who ran a half i...Last year I trained with a friend who ran a half in November. I balked at running with her because I had never made it past the the 4-mile threshold. But we kept it up and I LOVED seeing my endurance increase. The day we finished a 10-mile run I seriously cried, it felt so good. (Well, it hurt, but mentally I felt incredible.) Now, I'm running my first half-marathon on May 18, so I'm in the midst of training again - I'm super nervous about it. But I think it'll be a great experience.<br /><br />And seriously, you can do it. We can all do it. It's gonna be great :-)<br /><br />Also, one song that helps me when I'm running is "One Foot," by Fun. Give it a listen! Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935454746033120152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928598130851835729.post-43006687321969450362014-04-10T23:55:32.643-04:002014-04-10T23:55:32.643-04:00It's all about the playlist. Create a great pl...It's all about the playlist. Create a great playlist for your half marathon. I know Daniel will be there, so that might change things, but I'm big on musical inspiration so I put A LOT of time into my playlist (probably more time than I did training for my last half marathon). <br /><br />Also, mind over matter. Don't even think you can't do something, because that's stupid, you can. <br /><br />Remember when I ran the Baylor half marathon in college and you thought I was crazy??? Look at you now! You're going to be great. I'm running a 10k in June, one that I actually plan to train for, so I will be thinking of you!Emily phttp://www.seedsandthornsblog.comnoreply@blogger.com