gonzalesna 1 #1 April 26, 2007 Obviously hydrate and run lightly... what else do I need to do to prepare? I do lots of running, but I want to start running longer distances. I figure this is a good place to start.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #2 April 26, 2007 stop fn smokin!!! Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 April 26, 2007 May the fourth be with you (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #4 April 26, 2007 Quote May the fourth be with you that was just bahhhhd. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #5 April 26, 2007 QuoteObviously hydrate and run lightly... what else do I need to do to prepare? I do lots of running, but I want to start running longer distances. I figure this is a good place to start. I take it you've been training for at least a couple months for this, no? What's the longest run you've done to this point? Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #6 April 26, 2007 Quote stop fn smokin!!! I already did!!!Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 April 26, 2007 Why, thank you sir (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #8 April 26, 2007 QuoteQuoteObviously hydrate and run lightly... what else do I need to do to prepare? I do lots of running, but I want to start running longer distances. I figure this is a good place to start. I take it you've been training for at least a couple months for this, no? What's the longest run you've done to this point? about 10 miles... only ran it once though... usually I run 6-7 miles at a time.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #9 April 26, 2007 the bad news is that I'm working a 15 hour day the day after the run.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 April 26, 2007 you want to hydrate but you don't want to over hydrate either... at this point (since the race is next weekend) there really isn't a whole lot more you can do to prepare for the 1/2 Marathon. Though it is probably a good idea to eat a meal including pasta a couple of days before the race to help build up your glycogen stores for the day of the race... ultimately the preparation for any distance (from 5k to marathon distances) begins several months in advance of the actual events... Good luck though.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #11 April 26, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Obviously hydrate and run lightly... what else do I need to do to prepare? I do lots of running, but I want to start running longer distances. I figure this is a good place to start. I take it you've been training for at least a couple months for this, no? What's the longest run you've done to this point? about 10 miles... only ran it once though... usually I run 6-7 miles at a time. Definitely do another 10-miler asap; ideally you should have done at least three of those by now. Since you're usually running half the distance, you're probably going to start feeling the effects of the run late in the race. 10+ mile runs will condition you for race distance and push back the wall of discomfort that you'll hit late in the race. Other things you can do are stretch (within your means of course, don't overstretch), cross-train a bit, perhaps a bit of speedwork if you're running for a time (though at this point it's a bit late in the game for that). I'm pretty sure that loading up on carbohydrates for a half-marathon isn't as big a deal as it is for a full marathon, but it might help to do that a day or two in advance. Definitely do hydrate a couple of days before the race to the point where your piss is clear. Bring a few energy gels along for the run, and don't overstride during your race since it can wear you out; keep a modest but swift stride (shuffle) so you don't wear your legs out and have enough in you for a strong finish. And don't forget to smile at the finish line. edited to add: your last week should be a taper -- do less miles each day before the race. For that reason you should squeeze that last 10-miler in soon. No big deal if you're working a 15-hour shift the day before, you'll probably want to take that day off from running anyhow. Hopefully you're not going to be on your feet for all 15 of those hours. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #12 April 26, 2007 hell, 5K is nothin special... I've ran about 5 officially, and I know its right around 3 miles, which is our PFT (physical fitness test) distance. I've lost count of how many times I've ran the PFT course here... This thing should be a breeze Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #13 April 26, 2007 I'll run one today after lunch... mmm... luuunnnch... ahem, anyways.... I always carboload before a race or PFT. made it habit... When I was stationed in Pensacola, FL, I'd always go to the chinese buffet the night before and so far, the best I've ran 3 miles is 17minutes, 18seconds. Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #14 April 26, 2007 Quote hell, 5K is nothin special... I've ran about 5 officially, and I know its right around 3 miles, which is our PFT (physical fitness test) distance. I've lost count of how many times I've ran the PFT course here... This thing should be a breeze Right... a 5k is nothing special for you or me... but for someone that has never run one before it could easily require a lot of work... for what its worth... a lot of marathon training programs don't ever take you anywhere near marathon distances (and 10 miles is only 5 km from a half marathon... which is easy right? ) Our PFT's only include a 1.5 mile run... but... that doesn't bother me much since I have done a marathon before... (of course I think I was probably older then you are now when I did my first marathon... )Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #15 April 26, 2007 Quote the best I've ran 3 miles is 17minutes, 18seconds. Wow, that is one hell of a time. Nice! Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #16 April 26, 2007 Quote Quote the best I've ran 3 miles is 17minutes, 18seconds. Wow, that is one hell of a time. Nice! Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #17 April 26, 2007 Quote Quote the best I've ran 3 miles is 17minutes, 18seconds. Wow, that is one hell of a time. Nice! I agree... that's pretty impressive... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #18 April 26, 2007 well, I can run, but I want to see how I do on this half marathon... I hear that a pyramid system works really well, but I want to get a base for where I'm at and see how much I can improve my time Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #19 May 4, 2007 Did the run today... Came in 4th overall with a time of 1:39:07 However, since I was in the team competition, I was the first in from my team, the first in of any team, and my team came in first.Not bad for a first half marathon. Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #20 May 4, 2007 Nice work.... better train next time (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #21 May 4, 2007 Dude! Awesome time. Semper Fi "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #22 May 4, 2007 Quote Did the run today... Came in 4th overall with a time of 1:39:07 However, since I was in the team competition, I was the first in from my team, the first in of any team, and my team came in first.Not bad for a first half marathon. 1:39 on a half is SICK good. Congrats!!_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #23 May 4, 2007 Thanks guys... Ya, I'm definately training for the next one... I'm hurtin' pretty much everywhere right now. I'm really not looking forward to tomorrow and Sunday when the hurtin' really starts. Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #24 May 4, 2007 COLD BATH. It might be too late now, but go sit in a cold (ice if you can handle it) bath for 30 minutes. You'll hate it, but have absolutely no leg pain tomorrow. Trust me._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #25 May 5, 2007 Quote Did the run today... Came in 4th overall with a time of 1:39:07 However, since I was in the team competition, I was the first in from my team, the first in of any team, and my team came in first.Not bad for a first half marathon. Nice job man! Just out of curiosity, do you know what the first place finishing time was? Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
