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Rebecca O'Reilly personal trainer and co-founder of the New Orleans Fitmom organization has some really great tips and motivational ideas about how to train for a race but also how to view ourselves once we begin the journey!
O'Reilly says:
1) Make sure you have good shoes. This is not an area to skimp on, if you can go to a running store and have them fitted, it will be worth it.
Your shoes should be replaced about every 350 miles or 4-6 months. Don't get brand new shoes before the big race - you are guaranteeing yourself blisters! Make sure you have a chance to break them in for at least a week or so before your big run.
2) Don't underestimate your rest days. Your body needs time to recover and strengthen properly if you don't give it time.
3) Have fun! Setting a new goal is a great motivator. Don't get bogged down in other people's running times or techniques. If it works for you, and gets you over the finish line that's what counts. Decide if you just want to complete, or if you are in it to compete.
4) Most importantly -- once you start running, you can now call yourself a runner! I have had clients who tell me that because they walked part of a 5k, or half marathon they can't call themselves a runner -- I say BS!
5) The web is a wealth of information for runners, both new and experienced. Runners World is a great source of reliable information on any running topic you can think of.
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Excellent advice. Will pass it on to my runner husband; especially the part about new shoes and letting your body rest. Good luck on future runs. Catharine
Good stuff. I agree that you need to call yourself a "runner". It's that mental barrier for some that gets them to the next level.