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Rachel W. posted an update in the group Tri- & Du- Atheletes, Marathoners, Cyclists, Runners, Exercisers in general! 12 years, 4 months ago

So far only running (training for my first half marathon in October), but hope to get into cycling one day when I have money for a bike (I keep choosing France over income), until then indoor biking it. Getting back into swimming, hoping my teaching assignment for next year is in a city with decent public pools!

any advice for getting ready for…[Read more]

Cait replied 12 years, 1 month ago

For your first long race, I’d suggest the usual.. Don’t start out too fast, even though it seems like everyone else is hauling, just stick to the pace you know will get you through.
I learned, on my last race, not to depend on the water supplies of the race hosts. They only had water stations every 2.5 miles! So if you can, stash a water bottle…[Read more]
- Rachel W. replied 12 years, 1 month ago
  
  Thanks for the Clif bar suggestion, I’ll definitely have to try those before I go for the half! I got another brand from a friend, it wasn’t GU but it was GROSS (luckily I didn’t try it mid race).
  I get the advice on socks- I definitely drove 6 miles across town for another of my favorite pair before I left for France for the year. I almost…[Read more]

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