So..... running

lostkat · 16-03-2011, 18:08

Golden rule of marathon (and thus half marathon) running. Don't try anything new on race day. Your half is less than 2 weeks away, so don't go changing what you do dramatically. You should just about have enough time to break in new trainers, but if your current ones feel fine then stick to them. Mine old ones have done well over 500 miles, but they still feel OK and I ran the race on Saturday in them

Don't buy any items of new clothing. Just wear what you're comfortable in. Oh, and don't forget to purchase some bodyglide to prevent unwanted chaifage!!!

Gels basically contain the right amount of protein & carbohydrate to keep your muscles happy and fuelled on loooooooong runs so that you're able to run further and faster. They're just a more palatable way of eating on the hoof. Lots of people prefer jelly babies though, so stick to those

You don't need gels for a half marathon anyway unless you're a serious athlete. I never bother with them for HM's. If you want to try a gel, they might give you one in your post-race pack at your HM. They usually do. Otherwise I can post you a couple of Lucozade ones. I've got millions of them!!!!

16-03-2011, 18:08	#11
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Golden rule of marathon (and thus half marathon) running. Don't try anything new on race day. Your half is less than 2 weeks away, so don't go changing what you do dramatically. You should just about have enough time to break in new trainers, but if your current ones feel fine then stick to them. Mine old ones have done well over 500 miles, but they still feel OK and I ran the race on Saturday in them Don't buy any items of new clothing. Just wear what you're comfortable in. Oh, and don't forget to purchase some bodyglide to prevent unwanted chaifage!!! Gels basically contain the right amount of protein & carbohydrate to keep your muscles happy and fuelled on loooooooong runs so that you're able to run further and faster. They're just a more palatable way of eating on the hoof. Lots of people prefer jelly babies though, so stick to those You don't need gels for a half marathon anyway unless you're a serious athlete. I never bother with them for HM's. If you want to try a gel, they might give you one in your post-race pack at your HM. They usually do. Otherwise I can post you a couple of Lucozade ones. I've got millions of them!!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?