my first half marathon this sunday! I’m nervous because I am recovering from knee injury from my annapurna base camp trip and havent been running for 2 weeks. Been swimming to maintain y fitness though. just going to hustle through it.
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How I did it: 1) start small. When I started I couldn't even do 1km without gasping for air. I ran 3 times a week sometimes 5 times a week during my 'intense' period. 2) join races. The first week I started running, I registered for 4 races. All 10ks. Training for them helped with the overall training for a hlf marathon.3) run! it's the only thing you have to do to get better. 4) I didn't run for 4 weeks before my half-marathon due to runner's knees bu… Read how I did it…
How I did it: 1) book the plane ticket.2) select the course. This could be tricky, so make sure you read up and do your homework. I purchsed a great travel guide book specifically on annapurna and it was helpful with lots of information. This helps you to pick up your course.3) don't overpack. Well, you could always overpack and leave stuff behind in Pokhara before your hike but if you could, leave all the extra tshirts and pants. you really don't need… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I've always wanted to run a 10k, but I was always the kind that runs for fitness, never competitively. This year though, spurred by a colleague who had done a marathon, I signed up for a 10k. And I went running 4 days a week, with the other 2 days doing kickboxing and swimming. Only for 2 weeks though, and the last training I had I was only able to run 4km! Read how I did it…
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Going with a colleague for 18 days. Havent booked anything yet so its still tentative.
