Uhh. so I'm really out of shape..but doing a half marathon next month in vegas. probably going heavy boozing the two nights prior to it and not getting enough sleep...think the Seinfeld episode where Kramer was smoking stogies the night before (the AIDS walk episode i think)? anyways..... (http://www.stripatnight.com) what's the best way to go about this? I'm mainly going to walk it, not run. i did a 3 mile walk yesterday, feet a little sore today. if i feel up to it on saturday, i'll do a longer (7 mile walk)...just got to get ready so I just don't go there and get jacked up.
Try to get a good 10 mile walk (or do 8, 9 & 10) in once a week until the 1/2 marathon... with a couple of other 5 milers between and you should be good. Most people can tough out a 1/2 marathon walk with no training but you pay for it a lot more afterwards. I walked the Portland Marathon with minimal training and a damaged a nerve in my foot that kept hurting for the next year.
Crotch area as well. Again, sounds silly, but if you don't, have fun walking or even showering the next week or so.
A friend of mine runs marathons all the time, and he swears by 1. pasties on nipples (works better than vasoline he says) 2. He does use diaper rash ointment on any part of his body that rubs against something 3. Diaper rash ointment between his toes 4. Has an extra pair of socks, a shirt and shoes (if it's raining) waiting for him at 15 miles 5. Run in shoes at least a 1/2 size bigger than your foot
When I was running a lot I tried both bandaids and vaseline, and the bandaids irritated me both literally and figuratively. Pasties might work better than bandaids, but I'd try both first
I was just researching this myself and they gave the same advice as Paxil but added 3 short walks (2 - 3 miles) per week with the one increasing long walk/run and 2 more days of cross training with something low impact. Also, I'd go get a good pair of socks at a store that specializes in running gear, don't wear 100% cotton, you're guaranteed a blister.
hmm, might do this 5k tomorrow AM. just saw it on my FB feed and its right by me. http://www.lmu.edu/studentlife/studentaffairs/athleticsrec/burnsrec/fitwell/Think_Pink_5K.htm
I run a 5k at least once a month. It's good exercise, only 3.1 miles, and it always benefits a charity. Also, I think you said you were single... runners are usually happy people and you just feed off all their energy plus there will be lots of in shape cute girls.
yeah, the main issue is if i can wake up before 9am tomorrow AM. If I do it I'll actually walk over to the event, its about a mile from where I live so that'll be 5 miles total.
