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My half marathon training
For the past couple of months, Alex and I have been training for a half marathon. It’s something we have always wanted to do but for one reason or another never had the opportunity. Before Grace was born, Alex and I used to run all the time. It was one of our favorite things to do together and I have the sweetest memories of us chatting and running together without any responsibilities or kids to take care of. Maybe that’s why I love running so much. Maybe it’s because I’m always reminded of those sweet times and always feel like a young girl running beside her guy. These days our running looks a little different. We have to take turns during our training. He’ll go and I’ll take care of the kids and then we switch. We’re training on our own but we’re so excited about race day. Race day we’ll run side by side and promised to hold hands as we run pass the finish line. I can’t wait! So, since this is my first half marathon. I thought I’d share some half marathon training tips that have been helping me along the way:
1. Start slow and work your way up – I am all about hitting the ground running (literally) I love to get out there and push myself hard until I can’t push myself any longer. One thing I’ve learned is to start slow. If you’ve never ran before, my suggestion is to start by walking for a minute and running for a minute. Then gradually increase the time and distance.
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2. Get running socks – Ok this may seem silly but just go ahead and get really good running socks. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had my regular ol’ socks push on my toes and make it even more difficult for me to get my run in. The more comfortable you can make your feet, the better.
3. Have a running kit – This is a simple kit that I put together and one that I keep handy on running days. I have bandages, deodorant, hair ties, lip balm, PREPARATION H® Rapid Relief with Lidocaine Totables® Hemorrhoidal Wipes and PREPARATION H® Rapid Relief with Lidocaine Hemorrhoidal Cream. I’ve shared about my “discomfort” before and after four pregnancies, sometimes running long distances aggravates things a little bit. The PREPARATION H® Rapid Relief with Lidocaine Totables® Hemorrhoidal Wipes are individually-wrapped for discreet use on-the-go, and are flushable and septic safe. The cream contains the same ingredients and can be applied up to four times per day. Alternatively, PREPARATION H® Rapid Relief with Lidocaine Hemorrhoidal Cream can be applied up to six times per day. Both are easy to use and are non-messy. I like to have both in my running kit readily available that way I have them on hand when I’m ready to go.
4. Get a cheering squad – Nothing worth doing is easy friends and sometimes you need a team cheering you on. There are a few times during my training when I literally have to dial a friend to cheer me on and help me through another mile. You may not want to phone a friend while you’re running, but it’s nice to have someone to call before and after your runs so they can cheer you on and celebrate your accomplishments with you. I have my sweet husband and my family to lean on. I call them, send them texts and pictures of my mileage and they are always there to cheer me on along the way. There are also a few apps or groups online that you can join to find like-minded people.
I still have some more time before race day and I can’t wait to cross that finish line next to my guy! For sure, I’ll share my post-race thoughts and bring you along with me!
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