Comments on: Running tips from a non-runner

By: Hangry Pants

Hangry Pants — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:33:23 +0000

Thank you for the tips. They’re very helpful for a first time halfer like myself!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:04:31 +0000

For someone new at running I always say “run slower than you think you should.” It’s so easy to get burnt out quickly and then you feel like you’ll never progress. And if you feel like you’re stuck at a certain mileage, slow down!

Walk breaks are a must! In fact, living in GA in the summer I still have to incorporate walk breaks in my runs…it just gets so hot here!

By: Lara (Thinspired)

Lara (Thinspired) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:02:10 +0000

These are great tips! I am still figuring things out with running–I am right on that cusp of running more than 3 miles regularly. For me so much of running is mental, so I could use tips on how to beat your own mind. I know I can run fast and longer than I currently do

By: Elina

Elina — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:33:05 +0000

My tip is… mix it up! I can’t stand running at the same speed for a long period of time. I like having short goals whether it’s speed or incline wise (well at least on a treadmill). Also, mix up distances, interval and tempo runs on different days of the week. You can’t get that much better if you do the same thing every single day (+ you’ll get bored!).

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:34:13 +0000

OH MY GOODNESS! I wasn’t reading your blog when all that happened – so sorry to hear it! But glad you have such a positive outlook!

By: ttfn300

ttfn300 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:28:56 +0000

oh i love the broad street run!! running with friends always helps, as long as they’re in the same mindset of speed i think having fun whatever you’re doing is SO important, and also care when it comes to overtraining. DON’T eat anything new race day–i’ve made that mistake

By: Bridget

Bridget — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:21:49 +0000

Thanks so much for the tips!! I am totally the girl who gets SO excited now when I run 2 miles without stopping! I hope to get to 10 someday! It’s great to hear it some someone elses perspective who was in the same boat

By: elise

elise — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:01:15 +0000

thanks for the tips, im SO nerv for my half-er in late april. eeek!

By: rhodeygirltests

rhodeygirltests — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:57:17 +0000

Bri- First of all, HI!!!!!!

I am too cheap to buy a camelback and too cool to wear a dorky fuel belt (sorry if this offends anyone) so I usually just tuck a water bottle into my sports bra strap. Seriously. Or into the elastic of my shorts. or hold it.

On days where it is just too much work to do the above I usually run a path that has a bubbla somewhere along it.

Caitlin of healthytippingpoint.com always uses a camelback and she looks pretty cool in it so I bet you would too!!!!

By: Briana Maloney

Briana Maloney — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:54:41 +0000

What I want to know is what you long distance runners do for water? Once I do over 4 miles I feel like I need to rehydrate but I really don’t want to run with water bottles in my hands or wearing a back pack. Do you wear a camelback? I kind of want to get one but feel like I’ll look like a tool unless I’ve got the awesome spandex running suits to go with it!