Half marathon

The shops that specialize in running tend to have groups at the shop or they will have info on other local running clubs. Try Google searching for local running clubs.

Hi Samantha, first and foremost in starting to run are a good pair of shoes! Many local running boutiques are well staffed, try to stay away from large sporting good chains. Try finding a local running club, it can b...

Less of an answer and more of a question: I'm in the same boat - I'm training for a half on June 10 and I was supposed to be doing 20k on my long run today. Now I have a cold with sore throat, stuffed sinuses and I f...

Dear Samantha....This seems a beautiful question to me. My answer, after your run you should be pleasantly tired and moderately thirsty. You can slowely increase your stamina and reach to higher goals. The aim of run...

I would say it depends what you are training for.  If you want to train for a particular distance, say a half marathon then you want to do like Jane said.  Find out how long you have before your race and plan a runni...

Do you want to prepare for a half marathon Samantha? I would aim to run 4-5 times a week, with at least one long run which gradually increases in distance. Weekend is ideal for this. For exapmle: Monday 5km, Wednesda...

Be sure to stretch before & after your run.  I'll also walk 1/4 a mile before & after my 'run'.  It'll make a difference I promise, also it helps prevent getting shin splints.  I carry water with me when I run but I...

how do i get ready for a run. I run almost everday but dont really know how much i should be running each day. Any advice?

Planning on having unforgettable fun :) Thanks, Ruth! :)

Sending you positive vibes!  Have fun!

Hello Anda!  You will do fine if you have been properly training and have got in those miles.  Just have fun with the first one and see how it goes.  You will get better each time...  Again, have fun!

Hi all! My first HM (and hopefully not the last :)) ) is in a few weeks (begining of June) and currently experiencing a weird mix of freak-out-ness and excitement. I'm enjoying the training, every minute of it (oh well... ) and have other races pl...

Hi Terri, sounds like you are well on track for your half :)

I'm training for a half marathon, so I'm in.  Last week I did a 4 mile short and a 9 mile long. The half is in 6 weeks. 

I'm a coffee and Cliff Bar kinda girl. It's easy and it works for me. 

I have pasta the night before, and in the morning, I have my routine breakfast, no change. That is porridge, dried fruit and wheat flakes or muesli. A cup of tea and water :)

1.5 - 2 hours before - peanut butter and banana bagel! It's the magic combo Drink as much water as you can the day before as well :)

banana n cereal meals. water parade is e most important, make sure have suffice water or else u too will loose out energy.

So I'm doing my first half this weekend and was wondering what people recommend eating the night before and the morning of for keeping my energy levels up?

I know it's wrong......but I rarely do anything at all.  For one thing, the races start too early and I don't want to get out of bed any earlier than necessary.  Also, I will just use the first mile of the race to wa...

May I suggest 5 to 10 mins Running on the spot, Star Jump 8 counts x 4 reps,  25 x 2 reps Crunches & 50 Lunges may also help. Yoga - 3 minutes Downward Facing Dog Pose.

I Sounds strange but I go for a run ..... not far and not race pace!! but 1/2 a K gentle run ... walk

Hi Eamonn, I do a set of calf raises (about 50), standing touching toes (30 second hold), stretching out the calves and Achilles, soleleus stretch, and some squats. I usually stretch for about 10 minues, and use my f...