I Won!!!! Now What????

[BamaEd1]

I won an online contest from runnersworld.com that gave me a free entry to the Country Music Marathon or 1/2 Marathon! I entered thinking what most everyone think, "I never win anything." Well, my first actual race is a 10k next weekend, then maybe a 5k the next. Then I will have 3 weeks to ramp up to a half-marathon. How am I going to do that?????? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I am going to do the 1/2; I just want to do it well.

 

[joan4mickey]

I don't know how to tell you to prepare, but how COOL you won that trip

 

[Cruella de mom]

You are gonna run at least 10k then walk the second half of the half marathon then go put your body in an ice bath so you can dance that night.

The CMM is such a great race and alot of people walk so you won't be alone. My older sister is actually going to be walking the entire thing so I can guarantee you won't be DLF.

And then it will be eay to PR when you actually do train for a half.

Alright, 10K this weekend.
next weekend do the 10k then walk another mile later that day
3/30 run 7 miles (5k plus)
4/6 run 8 miles
4/13 run 9 miles
4/20 run 6 -8
4/26 race

Congrats!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

This is cool! I like the advice you've been given. Come back and tell us all about it and pics too please!