My body hurts all over. Is it normal for your sides and back to ache as well as your legs? Good thing I'm only doing the half marathon - I'm not sure my body would forgive me if I tried an actual marathon. Perhaps the lack of stretching is my problem? I started today after my 11 mile run. Better late than never!
I also tried one of these on my run today.
My sister recommended I try some sort of gel or cubes when training. It made me feel GREAT. It almost felt like I was cheating the system or something with all the caffeine and sugar! Perhaps I'll eat 2 of those during the real race.....
I realized this morning that I haven't set a goal time for the race so I'm going to put it out here for everyone to know. Hopefully it'll spur me on. I'm going to try and run in under 2 hours (which is around 9 minute miles). I ran 9:30 miles today and I'm really hoping the adrenaline will kick in on race day to help me go a bit faster. Any tips from the experts out there (MEG?!)?
I run May 1st! Wish me luck!
Years ago, the only 1/2 marathon I ever did was on the cobblestoned streets in Williamsburg, VA. I was going for the 2 hours too...I recall I did it in 2 hrs and 40 seconds. Geeezzzz...oh well. That was on cobblestones. And I had three kids. And my running/training partner pulled out a week before the race with a knee injury ! Pressure's on..ha ha. You'll do great! xoxoxoxox mom
ReplyDeleteI definitely think the stretching would make you feel better. As a former dancer, I think the stretching is the most important part. Buy a yoga video or something you can do at home. I know you can do it though!!! Can't wait to hear the results.
ReplyDeleteso proud of you, chels!! you are gonna kick butt, i just know it. i did very litle stretching and was fine:). just pace yourself and you'll be GREAT! wish i could be there to cheer you on!!! xoxo
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