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OT Runners - First Half Marathon
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:17 pm
So I'm doing my first half marathon this Saturday (Jazz Half in NOLA). I'm a casual runner (~10:30/mile) and I'm not looking to set any goals other than finishing.
Any suggestions/tips for a first timer?
Any suggestions/tips for a first timer?
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Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:18 pm to FearTheFish
First order of business is 13.1 sticker on your vehicle.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:19 pm to FearTheFish
Congrats on running half a race
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:21 pm to FearTheFish
Relax and enjoy it.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:21 pm to FearTheFish
Don't get caught up in the pace of others at the beginning of the race. Run your race. A lot of people push too hard at the beginning when they see/feel the pace of others and don't finish.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:22 pm to FearTheFish
Don't chase the rabbits or let the adrenaline force your pace too fast at the beginning.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:22 pm to FearTheFish
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Any suggestions/tips for a first timer?
A lot of these are common sense but for me:
- Get a full night's rest
- Eat at least 60-90 minutes before start
- Ibprofuen when I get out of the car to start walking to the start.
- Gel pack while in the corral
- Take advantage of the water and Powerade stations on the route
- Gel pack around mile 9
- Beer overload following race
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:22 pm to FearTheFish
What's the longest you've run before? The key for long runs is to keep your heart rate in the aerobic zone (especially at the beginning... don't go too fast early on) so you don't bonk. Have you run other races? What distances?
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:22 pm to FearTheFish
Whatever worked while you were training is what you do for the race. No new shoes, clothes, eating habits etc.
It sounds silly but Ive seen lots of people break down because they changed things up, dont do it.
It sounds silly but Ive seen lots of people break down because they changed things up, dont do it.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:24 pm to FearTheFish
Just try to maintain that pace throughout.
Have you practiced running long distances lately?
Have you practiced running long distances lately?
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:25 pm to FearTheFish
Don't be afraid to "walk" an aid station. You get caught up in wanting to "run" the whole thing, but taking 15 to 20 steps to make sure you get proper hydration goes a long way. Plus sometimes it will knock your heart rate down a little to give you a better boost to keep on going. You certainly don't have to, but if you are borderline, I find it helps me in longer races, especially if it's hot.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:25 pm to Hoyt
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Congrats on running half a race
Lol
I can assure you having gone through the training for a half, I will never do a full.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:27 pm to East Coast Band
I've been doing a half training schedule. 15ish Miles during the week and building long runs on the weekends. Longest run to date 11 miles.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:28 pm to FearTheFish
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Longest run to date 11 miles.
If you handled that fine you'll be good to go this weekend.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:28 pm to FearTheFish
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I can assure you having gone through the training for a half, I will never do a full.
Don't be so sure, that's what most say after their fist 1/2 training is over.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:28 pm to FearTheFish
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I will never do a full.
Same, I'm getting into Tri's (olympic distance) and 13.1 is far enough for that training.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:31 pm to 91TIGER
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Don't be so sure, that's what most say after their fist 1/2 training is over.
I told my wife to break my ankle if she finds me training for a 26.2
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:33 pm to FearTheFish
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Longest run to date 11 miles.
You'll be fine. Hype of the race and running with others is enough on it's own to get you over the 2.1 additional miles.
I've never run an open half, but have run the distance in training. I can't tell much of a difference between a 10 mile run and a 13.1 mile run, so take comfort in knowing it's not a huge leap to that distance.
Like many have said, don't try to catch the guy in front. Run your race. Let the people motivate you, but don't let them push you. I'm a relatively slow runner, but a competitive person. I get caught up in it for almost any race I've ever done, and I'm never looking to podium or anything.
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Same, I'm getting into Tri's (olympic distance) and 13.1 is far enough for that training
If you aren't at least tempted by a half ironman or full, you will be. I'm waiting for the NOLA Ironman 70.3 registration to open up. Then from there will see if I can gut out the training for a full.
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:34 pm to FearTheFish
quote:You should be fine. Stick with what has gotten you through the long runs. Pace yourself at the beginning--that's very important! Don't get caught up in the excitement of a race. If you have a running watch or other way to track your pace, use it to stay on pace. If there are hills, drop your pace a bit going up, because hills will kick your heart rate up and send you into anaerobic metabolism if you're not careful. Dropping pace helps keep your heart rate where it should be.
I've been doing a half training schedule. 15ish Miles during the week and building long runs on the weekends. Longest run to date 11 miles.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:36 pm to Hog on the Hill
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If there are hills
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Jazz Half in NOLA
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