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dave47 · 09-20-2009, 09:24 AM

Congrats on signing up for a half Priss.
When I started running, I could only manage 10 minutes for the first few efforts, but forced myself on and after about 6 weeks was up to 7 miles. I have ran a few half marathons and a few 10ks, and it might help to get in a 10k and then maybe a 10 miler as you have plenty of time.
Definitely take the time to do some stretching exercises and keep yourself hydrated. I normally have a glass of water, and a coffee about an hour before I go out and I take a 500ml bottle with me. I have a banana at the same time, but if I am running a bit later( I like to run early on a Sunday morning), I have a bowl of porridge or a bagel. I find these give me a bit more energy after an hour or so.
I try to do a long run on the Sunday(10 miles), and a week day run of 45 minutes to an hour, where I try and run a bit faster.
As Greeteachday advises, go to a running shop and be properly fitted for shoes. I think proper footwear is the only essential piece of running kit that you need to start with.
If you Google MAP A RUN, you can work out your mileage and times on your own running routes.
Occasionally, I have tried to up things and run three times a week, but that leaves me feeling drained. You will gradually work out what you can do.
Best wishes with the training, it doesn't take long for the body to adapt.

09-20-2009, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
dave47 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 1,703	Congrats on signing up for a half Priss. When I started running, I could only manage 10 minutes for the first few efforts, but forced myself on and after about 6 weeks was up to 7 miles. I have ran a few half marathons and a few 10ks, and it might help to get in a 10k and then maybe a 10 miler as you have plenty of time. Definitely take the time to do some stretching exercises and keep yourself hydrated. I normally have a glass of water, and a coffee about an hour before I go out and I take a 500ml bottle with me. I have a banana at the same time, but if I am running a bit later( I like to run early on a Sunday morning), I have a bowl of porridge or a bagel. I find these give me a bit more energy after an hour or so. I try to do a long run on the Sunday(10 miles), and a week day run of 45 minutes to an hour, where I try and run a bit faster. As Greeteachday advises, go to a running shop and be properly fitted for shoes. I think proper footwear is the only essential piece of running kit that you need to start with. If you Google MAP A RUN, you can work out your mileage and times on your own running routes. Occasionally, I have tried to up things and run three times a week, but that leaves me feeling drained. You will gradually work out what you can do. Best wishes with the training, it doesn't take long for the body to adapt. __________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer.