<div class='public-DraftStyleDefault-block'>Hi- I have signed up to run a half marathon in early November. Though I have been active with yoga, walking, and hiking, this would be my first time running. I will be starting from ground zero. So, here I am reaching out to you all, particularly marathon runners- what tips and advice would you give to someone starting running for the 1st time? Thanks in advance. </div>

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Ideas for 1st time Runner

<div class='public-DraftStyleDefault-block'>I participated in the Honolulu marathon without preparation. I enjoyed the scenery but I walked most of it, and of course, I didn&#x27;t finish. I run sometimes to stay fit. So I may have a thing or two to say about running.</div>

<div class='public-DraftStyleDefault-block'>Congratulations on your first race <u><a href="/profile/Hisariap" target="_blank">@Hisariap</a></u>. It is a beautiful adventure</div>

<div class='public-DraftStyleDefault-block'>For a marathon you need to maintain your pace throughout the journey, neither fast nor slow, the goals always needs to be completing the race.</div><div class='public-DraftStyleDefault-block'>For a sprinter, you goal is too reach finishing lines as fast as you can.</div>

<div class='public-DraftStyleDefault-block'>Running is relatively easy and feels great afterwards. It&#x27;s even better if you don&#x27;t overexert yourself and strive for good technique.</div>

<div class='public-DraftStyleDefault-block'>I have to preface this with the fact that I am not a runner. However, I have been an athlete since I was a kid and I played football, basketball, beach volleyball and tons of soccer and ran a one mile race when I was 17. I workout and do lots of cardio with a combonation of machines, swimming and riding my bike. With that all out of the way, here are some things that might be obvious to some, and very basic things I would think about before attempting to run a half marathon:</div>

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<div class='public-DraftStyleDefault-block'><u><a href="/profile/Hisariap" target="_blank">@Hisariap</a></u> I love this topic!  I&#x27;ve been running for 25 years, including 10 marathons, 16 ultra marathons, and scores of shorter-distance races.  I don&#x27;t claim to be the greatest runner in the world, but I have a lot of experience.</div>

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Ideas for 1st time Runner

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