Coasting Along
How To Prepare For Your First Road Race
Training is key, of course, but there are other ways to ensure race readiness.
I know a lot of people who have recently taken up running: a cousin looking to lose the last of her pregnancy weight, a friend who was inspired by her husband's marathon training and another friend who wanted to mix up her cardio routine, just to name a few. I love this little running boom going on around me because it means I get to talk about something I love with an even wider group of people. Many have come to me for advice, and I have noticed that road races are a common concern among these "newbie" runners around me. Specifically, they seem to put their first races off because they don't know what to expect. I am not a professional runner. Elite athletes do not seek me out for my running expertise. Yet, with three marathons and …
Jane Couto
2:17 pm on Saturday, November 20, 2010
Thanks, Cheryl!! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! :) more ›