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runnergurl36
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 Posted: 12/02/02 - 12:28 Post subject: Scared
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I'm suppose to run in a half marathon Saturday. My 1st. My longest run so far is 11 miles.
Sunday when i was running i got very tired at 9 miles and had to stop.
My time also sucked-1 hour 22 min.
Now i'm scared i won't be able to finish or will finsh while they are giving out the awards.
The race starts at 8am and the awards are at 10:30.
I think i might have bit off more than i can chew or maybe i'm just getting cold feet.
What should i have for breakfast that morning?
I'm thinking that maybe the reason for my lack of energy Sunday. I usually just have oatmeal.
Thanks everyone,
Vanessa
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flarunner
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Posted: 12/02/02 - 12:59 Post subject:
V, you'll be fine. You've put in tons of hours and miles of training so you KNOW you can go the distance.  Plus, you'll be in a race so all the energy of the crowd and the 'race day' atmosphere will help you those last couple of miles. 
As for what to eat. Eat what you normally eat in the AM. Do the same things you've done during your training, and continue with whatever has worked. Just don't try something new on race day, stick with the old tried and true.
Have a GREAT race! And give us the details.
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TriBob
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Posted: 12/02/02 - 13:47 Post subject:
| flarunner wrote: | V, you'll be fine. You've put in tons of hours and miles of training so you KNOW you can go the distance. Plus, you'll be in a race so all the energy of the crowd and the 'race day' atmosphere will help you those last couple of miles.
As for what to eat. Eat what you normally eat in the AM. Do the same things you've done during your training, and continue with whatever has worked. Just don't try something new on race day, stick with the old tried and true.
Have a GREAT race! And give us the details. |
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purple hayes
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Posted: 12/02/02 - 15:15 Post subject:
You'll be OK. I'd never run 13 miles before I did my first (and only) half either. Have FUN!
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copteacher
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Posted: 12/02/02 - 20:55 Post subject:
do not be concerned about the time
only concern yourself with finishing.....
remember it is already a pr just be finishing
then you know you can do it then you can improve....
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Posted: 12/02/02 - 21:50 Post subject:
don't sell yourself short runnergurl! if you have followed a training program, you will be fine. you're just anxious. i was kinda nervous before that first half. took me over two hours but i was so excited to finish.
you'll do great. just remember it's your first of many.
do what flarunner says and eat what you normally eat. no new stuff. just relax and go with the flow.
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Posted: 12/03/02 - 06:49 Post subject:
Good luck Vanessa. I am sure you will have no problems. The adrenaline and race atomsphere will get you through the race. Stay focused on finishing and then bask in the glory of your finish.
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Soigneur
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Posted: 12/03/02 - 21:30 Post subject: Re: Scared
| runnergurl36 wrote: | OK
I'm suppose to run in a half marathon Saturday. My 1st. My longest run so far is 11 miles.
Sunday when i was running i got very tired at 9 miles and had to stop.
My time also sucked-1 hour 22 min.
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You're much faster than me  . By my calculations that pace would put you under 2 hours for the half - maybe you were so tired because you were running too fast  .
I'm sure you will do just great  . And don't forget to enjoy yourself  .
No of course I'm not jealous
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pokychick
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Posted: 12/03/02 - 21:35 Post subject:
Hey Runnergurl,
I have no advice since I have never run a 1/2, but I wish you the
best on your race.
poky
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