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Texas84

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Going to back off the running this summer and substitute cardio and core (weights). I'll get a run in on the weekends and with the local summer 5Ks. Did this program one summer and it worked out fairly well. There's about 5 minutes of yoga in the cardio workout and, yeah, it's rough.
 

RunningKoen

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I'm running my 1st 10k tomorrow...super nervous!! Any tips/tricks? The longest I've currently run is 4 miles.

Enjoy it! The thrill of the race will help with the last two miles. Just dont start to quickly, as Swissmiss already mentioned.


I trained my back today. Was nice to do something after the resting period.
 

JillC LI

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Been missing in action this week but still hitting the road:
7 miles Saturday, 4 miles Monday, 4 miles Wednesday.
I'm running my 1st 10k tomorrow...super nervous!! Any tips/tricks? The longest I've currently run is 4 miles.
Try to stay true to a pace you can sustain and don't let yourself get swept up in the excitement at the beginning of the race. And above all: Have Fun!
What she said! Good luck and enjoy!
 

LAKid53

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I'm running my 1st 10k tomorrow...super nervous!! Any tips/tricks? The longest I've currently run is 4 miles.

Go through your warm-up routine. Start slow - it's a marathon, not a sprint. Make sure to hydrate at the stations - alternate between water and Gatorade, Powerade. Recovery will be important. Soak feet in ice water to reduce swelling. Stretch. Make sure to consume protein afterwards - about 20-25 grams. And carbs. Oatmeal, greek yougurt, eggs are all good. Or a nice stack of pancakes, but go easy on the syrup.

And most importantly, enjoy your race!
 

LAKid53

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Going to back off the running this summer and substitute cardio and core (weights). I'll get a run in on the weekends and with the local summer 5Ks. Did this program one summer and it worked out fairly well. There's about 5 minutes of yoga in the cardio workout and, yeah, it's rough.

I'm thinking of cutting back on the runs too - 1 or 2 a week until time to start training for W&D. Need more core & weights.
 

RunningKoen

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Not sure if this is a valid for a marathon for this topic.

Watched 16 MCU films the past week. Marvel Marathon! I loved infinity war, but I only have seen GotG and Dr. Strange in the past, so infinity war was a lot of unknown heroes for me.

But now I know them all.
 

DznyGrlSD

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Go through your warm-up routine. Start slow - it's a marathon, not a sprint. Make sure to hydrate at the stations - alternate between water and Gatorade, Powerade. Recovery will be important. Soak feet in ice water to reduce swelling. Stretch. Make sure to consume protein afterwards - about 20-25 grams. And carbs. Oatmeal, greek yougurt, eggs are all good. Or a nice stack of pancakes, but go easy on the syrup.

And most importantly, enjoy your race!

Warm-ups? I should probably start doing that eh? There was only water available at 3 stations along the way and I took advantage. No icing/soaking needed afterwards but I did take a nap shortly after finishing!

Keep us posted, @DznyGrlSD , how did it go?

I survived! According to Strava I PR'd my 5k (37:54) and finished with NO walking @ 12:27/mi - Disney here I come!!
 

DznyGrlSD

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In the Parks
Yes
I'm thinking of cutting back on the runs too - 1 or 2 a week until time to start training for W&D. Need more core & weights.

My trainer is going to write a running/strength program for me and I'm sure it's going to be Run 3x/week (for up to 1 hour) and strength 3x a week. Sundays = REST day <3
 

LAKid53

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Warm-ups? I should probably start doing that eh? There was only water available at 3 stations along the way and I took advantage. No icing/soaking needed afterwards but I did take a nap shortly after finishing!



I survived! According to Strava I PR'd my 5k (37:54) and finished with NO walking @ 12:27/mi - Disney here I come!!

Congrats on the PR! Was it a timed race? If so, I'd use the results for your POT.
 

LAKid53

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My trainer is going to write a running/strength program for me and I'm sure it's going to be Run 3x/week (for up to 1 hour) and strength 3x a week. Sundays = REST day <3

The recommendation for training for a Half is to run 30-40 miles a week.
 

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