Feb 08, 2025

Getting ahead of yourself

4. Getting ahead of yourself “I got excited and signed up for a half-marathon with a few more-experienced runner friends, but I wasn’t adequately prepared and didn’t train efficiently. I ended up with blisters the size of small children on my feet. I couldn’t wear shoes for 2 days!” — Cali Lavey, recreational runner

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Eating new foods before a run

3. Eating new foods before a run “I tried a new breakfast the morning of a long run. I forgot to buy bananas for my usual bagel, peanut butter, and banana breakfast, so I improvised. I was cramping after the first 45 minutes and vomited later on.” — Christopher Lopez, multiple marathon finisher and co-leader…

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Skipping the cooldown

2. Skipping the cooldown “My biggest regret was plopping down on the couch and not moving after my first 10K. My legs got so stiff I could barely walk for a few days, and stairs were torture. I’ve learned to keep the blood flowing by walking, gentle stretching, and foam rolling in the hours after…

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