roxysanchez 11 Posted May 5, 2014 Okay so two of my coworkers talked me into doing a marathon in November so I have 6 months to get ready I hope to be ready and fit by then Does anyone have any tips for long distance running? 2 Mikee57 and catfish87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anume 937 314 Posted May 5, 2014 Hi I'll be doing one in either September or October of this year . I could also use some tips if I get any tips I'll share them with you. Good Luck 2 Mikee57 and catfish87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikee57 699 Posted May 5, 2014 I'd say give catfish87 a message...he does alot of those things...very healthy and lots of different execising!!! best wishes to you both (anume937 & roxysanchez)!!! 2 Anume 937 and catfish87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfish87 3,471 Posted May 5, 2014 I started running just last July, so I'm still a relative newbie, but here's my take on a couple of suggestions. Take them as an opinion only.... 1. Go to a RUNNING store and get the correct shoes for you. This has got to be the most important thing. I heard this over and over, and should have listened...running shouldn't physically hurt. 2. For me, it's about 95% mental. By that I mean that whatever you think you can do, you really can do more. Just gotta have that desire to push yourself. 3. I started out doing 5k, but had been cycling quite a bit prior to that, so you'll have to access your cardio level and start out at a pace/distance you can do. Don't make the mistake of trying too much, too soon....THAT can be disheartening and cause for quitting.....DON'T do it! 4. Just my opinion, but go SLOW at first. This should allow you to go farther distances and that's motivating as heck! 5. How about those new shoes? After a couple of weeks, you'll probably know if they're right for you. If you went to that true running store, if they're not correct, take them back. You should have 30 days at a running store for returns. I progressed from 5k to 5 miles, to 10K, to 10 miles, to half marathon in 8 months......that worked for me. I usually ran/run 3-5 times a week, either a 5k or 5 miles...with one longer run per week now. Congrats on your desire! See you at the finish line. 4 Mikee57, roxysanchez, naenaern777 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxysanchez 11 Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks so much for the info I have started last year with 5k run but never put much thought of running more than 5ks Ok so I need to look for some new shoes I hope I find a good pair of shoes lol thank again for the input 3 naenaern777, catfish87 and Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
