Running Half Marathon In 9 Weeks. Recommendations For Non-Athletic Individual To Prepare?
Friday, March 20th, 2009 at
9:14 pm
Runner’s Question: I haven’t been involved in sports for about 3 years and as a result (among other reasons) I’ve gained about 15-20 lbs of unwanted(!) weight. I am using this half-marathon as an incentive to get myself in shape. I have a training schedule that I found online, but does anyone have recommendations for me? I’d also like to improve my diet, and take healthy supplements. I am currently taking fish oil, vitamin c (just so I don’t get sick), glucosamine (I have bad joints), and a one-a-day multivitamin. Thanks for any help you can offer…
By the way, I start training today – 19-21 miles this week and next week, going up to 32-34 a week, then the lask week is really light before the race. Thanks in advance for your suggestions/help!
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start training!!!!srtart with easy runs and imporve your time each day
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I was a highschool/college cross country runner
Have a very hearty breakfast with orange juice instead of milk.
Before the race drink water/gatorade all day to hydrate yourself.
Excercise 3-4 times a week for 50-60 minutes at a mild pace and work up to performance through the weeks.
Do sets of 5, 100 meter windsprints to increase your endurance and more so your running form and speed.
I have done half marathons before and it’s just a mental game.
Good Luck!!
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