Question:
I want to run a 1/2 marathon this
year, what do I need to prepare
myself for?
Answer:
If you've been one of the many people
getting out and completing their
first event over the summer period,
now is an excellent time to consider
what to do next! Here are some simple
tips to help complete a first ½
Marathon, enjoy the experience,
and get the t-shirt.
Set Appropriate
Goals
Many people, having experienced
the thrill of completing a mini
triathlon or a fun run, are looking
for something new to challenge them
and the Half Marathon is often a
great accessible goal event.
I think the
half marathon is a good goal if
it's going to take some work - but
it will mean you need to be consistent
for 8-12 weeks. If this is your
first time, then FINISHING is a
great goal. You don't need to add
to that.
However HOW
you go about it and how much you
enjoy the day should also be goals.
It's amazing how often you see people
getting across the finish line of
these types of challenges saying
man that was too hard and I won't
be back, yet at the same time others
finish absolutely ecstatic, having
enjoyed the day and learned plenty
personally about what they can achieve.
Join the latter group. Don't get
sucked into setting goals that are
totally unachievable.
