I thought I would give s quick running update. Many months ago, Misty, a friend of mine from high school, and I reconnected and learned that we both run. How fun? So we ran a race together and began discussing, over the phone, running more races together. Well, we picked a couple, highly ambitious, races to run together during the spring. On February 13-14 we are taking on two races, a 5K and a half marathon, in Birmingham for the Mercedes Benz Weekend! The 5K is Saturday and the Half Marathon is Sunday. As it has gotten closer, I am definitely getting nervous, seeing as how both of us are behind in the training schedule. The good thing is that we are not going for a time. We are going to stick together and walk/run it seeing as how neither one of us have ever run that far before! This is uncharted territory for sure. I have been training extra hard here lately and today have decided to take the day off to give my body some time to recover. I am ultimately training for a race in April, in which I will be running for time. The Talladega 21000 Half Marathon. Ooooh....Ahhhh!
If you have any great tips that would help feel free to let me have them. What I am most concerned about right now is-What do I eat before I run a 1/2? Not sure how much food to put in the bod and what kind of food to put in the bod the night before and the morning of. Any suggestions?
If you have any great tips that would help feel free to let me have them. What I am most concerned about right now is-What do I eat before I run a 1/2? Not sure how much food to put in the bod and what kind of food to put in the bod the night before and the morning of. Any suggestions?
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My younger brother Jonathan is running his first Marathon in B'ham on the 14th! Best of luck to you!
Well, you know I have tons to say on this subject. First off, don't be nervous. It's just Birmingham :)
You can do it! You've run half of the course at Vulcan!!!
And, eat some good, average pasta / maybe chicken the night before. Nothing major spicy, nothing over the top.
And, that morning, just whatever you normally eat is fine. You should be training on an e-gel, or sport beans or something. But, since you have not, you should have alittle something before the run. Then, maybe mile 5 or 6 (whenever you get that sinking feeling) at the next stop (or bring it with you) maybe an egel, or sport bean pack.
That would really give you the boost you need to finish.
And, don't forget to hydrate! Even if it is cold. That is going to be the real kicker for you!
You can do it girl!
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