Hello.
I am signed up to run the Manchester 10 k on 26 May. I have never run any kind of race in my life before, and am REALLY „not sporty“ though I am used to hiking/cycling.
I have not, to put it mildly, trained as much as I should. By now I can jog for 2.5 – 3 km in half an hour, and have mostly „trained“ on the treadmill rather than outdoors (I strained a muscle running outdoors and feel like it’s my muscles and joints that are most struggling with the running rather than anything „cardio“ related as such. So my actual question: is it still possible to get myself into a condition where I can get round the route without walking it and without injuring myself (too badly) in the remaining time?
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posted by runincircles
on Apr 25, 2013 -
15 answers
Our friend is running in her first Boston Marathon this year, and we want to support her from home. If we are able to get a few helpful Boston friends to do our bidding, what can we do to give her an unexpected boost?
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posted by Madamina
on Apr 8, 2013 -
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What are some activities (athletic or otherwise) that resemble the satisfying experience of training for a race?
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posted by cymru_j
on Sep 12, 2012 -
4 answers
I manage a small non-profit in New Jersey, and are looking for someone to manage a 5K race for us next year. I am looking for: 1) about how much this would cost us; and 2) for any suggestions of businesses that do this kind of work in the area. Thanks!
posted by nathanrudy
on Jun 1, 2012 -
5 answers
What should I write on a giant sign to cheer on my friends during a 10 mile race this weekend?
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posted by troika
on Mar 27, 2012 -
34 answers
Hi all,
I am helping to organize a charity walk/run in Quebec and we are looking for a solution to print a large quality version of the route to have around at the race site.
Do you know of any way to do this? Screenshots of a googlemap printed on legal paper are still less readable than I would like.
Thanks for your help!
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posted by anewnormal
on Oct 17, 2011 -
7 answers
My friend and I are in the middle of C25K and want to go all the way to a half-marathon. She would like to get to a full marathon. We are getting conflicting advice on how to do this. Do you have any ideas?
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posted by Foam Pants
on Dec 27, 2010 -
15 answers
Is it possible or pure lunacy to try to view the Boston Marathon at two or more points by using public transportation? If possible, what viewing areas would you recommend?
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posted by otolith
on Apr 7, 2010 -
11 answers
I have one month to train for a relay race. This is my first race ever, and I'm completely new to the idea of training for an event. I run regularly, but never fast or far. Help me get ready.
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Apr 4, 2010 -
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I can run 6:30 miles for an hour, a little uncomfortably, or 7:00 miles pretty easily over the same interval. What would it take, training-wise, for me to run a sub-3-hour marathon?
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posted by killdevil
on Nov 2, 2008 -
9 answers
I just signed up for a 10k on October 12th and I'm trying to figure out whether or not I'm going to be ready to do it.
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posted by rossination
on Aug 30, 2008 -
10 answers
I will be jogging in my first 5K race in a week and a half. What can I do in the upcoming days to ensure I don't crash and burn?
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posted by Lucinda
on May 14, 2008 -
28 answers
I feel like a moron for asking this: Where can I take a shower in Memphis on Saturday? No, I'm not asking to use yours.
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posted by middleclasstool
on Nov 29, 2007 -
14 answers
What is the best training plan to improve my performance in a 300 meter and 1.5 mile run in 6 weeks?
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posted by metawabbit
on Nov 6, 2007 -
7 answers
How much should I tip (if at all) for a 10-minute massage after running in a race?
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posted by toaster
on Oct 20, 2007 -
9 answers
I'm running the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco next weekend. What to expect?
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posted by sweetkid
on May 15, 2007 -
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