It is okay to push it but if you come to find that after giving 5. Stick to the running plan but also, respect the it your all you’re only at the 10-km mark, then it is alright to hills
take a breath. Most people who push themselves too far the There are always a few amateurs that take off from the 1st few runs don’t hack it in the long run because they get starting line at full speed. I usually pass them by the 5-km traumatised and remember nothing but the suffering. Those mark. There’s also those that clog the trail at the beginning, who started with doing less than 5-km at a time(like me) do forcing you to work extra hard to separate yourself from the it for years and may even graduate to the 42-kms. God bless crowd. I have learned to start slow and gradually pick up their souls.
pace with every other Kilometre. I peak at about the 14 to 15
Km point. Most people find the 19th kilometre the hardest of 2. Avoid Alcohol the night before a run them all so I leave enough energy reserve for the last 3-kms.
Most marathons happen over the weekend. It’s usually good to have the ‘’organiser’’ whose job is to include a few If the hills are moderate I will run them but I have found some fun things to do as a team on the day before. Sightseeing, a bit too extreme especially those in Central Kenya’s Ndakaini watching movies, playing card games, etc. With camping, of Marathon. My advice, respect the hills if you want to finish the course jokes and telling stories tend to be more fun if you sit race. Walk up-hill and make up for lost time going downhill.
around the bonfire without a couple cold ones but whatever You will be glad you walked.
you do, do not get smashed. Hydrate more than usual before going to bed for at least two days prior to the run. It made Keep these first five in mind and stay tuned for more the difference for a Flu stricken running mate at the Nairobi information and tips on running.
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See you on the trail!