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    • CommentAuthorChampionship Membershipmark@mmf
    • CommentTimeSep 23rd 2009
     
    mark@mmf

    Let's pass along some of our collective knowledge to the those people who are new to our great sport!

     

    Tip#1  Cross train two or three days a week to give your body a break from running until you get used to the impact.  I recommend swimming or cycling (even indoor cycling classes like Spinning).

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    Estedman313
    Agreed! I'm training for my first marathon and I swear that Sunday cross training is the only reason I haven't developed nagging injuries like many people I know! Its a good mental break too. I do 20min each of Stairs, Ellyptical and Bike.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberwesfirkin
    • CommentTimeSep 30th 2009
     
    wesfirkin

    Download Free Running tunes from Podrunner.com. Eat Mentos for Fresh Breath and some Sugar, Carb Load the Day before a Long Run, Eat lots of Bananas

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    The_lamento

    hey thanks! this is all quite useful! i appreciate the advice!

     

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberbhbrtn
    • CommentTimeOct 29th 2009
     
    bhbrtn

    Slow down to build mileage. After leveling off, then work on speed.

    Hills are speed work in disguise.

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    RunningKnows
    #1 Set a (reasonable) goal: going from nothing to a marathon in 2 weeks is not reasonable, but a good goal gives you motivation when those days hit that you just want to go back to sleep. #2 Consider a training plan toward your goal: this site and runner's world have some.... there are TONS of books out there at the library or bookstore..... Galloway's great if you want to try the run-walk route..... I like Matt Fitzgerald's stuff on brain training #3 Log your progress towards your goal: if you like lots of details numbers, use this site and go crazy.... but at least get a little notebook to journal your training in.... #4 HAVE FUN!
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdebdavies
    • CommentTime2 hours ago
     
    debdavies
    Just started running.  Took a class Y's Way to a 5K.  Loved the class and even entered three races this summer and fall.  Now cold weather is approaching, so I need to continue running inside and when I can outside.  I also, enjoyed the races because it gave me something to look forward to and to set a goal.  I NEED to start finding 5K races in my area (RI, MA).  Any bit of advise would be helpful!!!Tongue out
    • CommentAuthorFree Membertre730
    • CommentTime1 hour ago
     
    tre730

    Hi debdavies - have you gone to runningintheusa dot com?  They have a decent calendar of events for all states.

    I'm doing my first 5K in over 20 years - in cold Michigan December weather!  RUN ON!

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