<\/a><\/p>\n Hi everyone! I\u2019m Cassie, the blogger behind Almost Getting it Together<\/a>. After talking about clothes all day at my job in social media, I wanted an outlet to talk about my passions other than fashion – traveling, running, living a healthy lifestyle and of course, food!<\/em><\/p>\n I love sharing my knowledge and encouraging others to be the best that they can be. To do just that, I\u2019m bringing you a three part series to talk about training for races in the height of marathon season<\/strong>. Check back each week for a new installment on nutrition, race day and recovery and today – training tips!<\/em><\/p>\n Are you a seasoned runner who is ready to take the next step and running a longer distance race or are you new to the running world? Either way, you\u2019ll have to have time, commitment and a plan to reach your goal. From choosing your race to staying motivated and injury free, here are some of the best tips from an eleven year distance runner!<\/p>\n Choosing a Race<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the best ways to stay motivated with your running is to have a race on the calendar so you can build your training plan. While there are opportunities for 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons and marathons year round, the main seasons for half and full marathons are in the spring and fall.<\/p>\n Determine how much time until your race.<\/strong> If you\u2019re a beginner, you\u2019ll need eight weeks to train for a 5K or 10K, 12 weeks to train for a half-marathon and 16 weeks to train for a marathon. Be sure you take this into account when you are choosing a race! Staying Motivated<\/strong><\/p>\n Training for a race isn\u2019t always easy or fun. There will be days you want to stay in bed instead of going for a run or head out to happy hour instead of spin class. There are a few ways to break up the monotony of running.<\/p>\n Join a running group.<\/strong> Don\u2019t worry if you think you\u2019re too slow – there are people who run every pace who will be there! This is also a great way to make new friends and learn more about running from seasoned running veterans. Staying Injury Free<\/strong><\/p>\n Many people are afraid to begin running because they have lingering injuries or are worried about hurting their joints. Yes, both are possible, but if you take the right precautions, you will be able to get across the finish line injury free on race day.<\/p>\n Get fitted for the proper running shoes.<\/strong> Many people will choose shoes based on whatever they like aesthetically – bad move. There are different types of shoes for different types of feet. Go to a specialty running store, tell them what you are training for and they will help you choose the best pair of shoes for your feet. They do this by watching you run, measuring your feet and looking at your old running shoes – don\u2019t forget to bring those if you have them! Are you currently training for a race? What other tips do you have for aspiring runners?<\/em><\/p>\n Follow Me:<\/b><\/p>\n Blog: <\/b>http:\/\/almostgettingittogether.com<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook: <\/b>http:\/\/facebook.com\/almostgettingittogether<\/a><\/p>\n Twitter: <\/b>http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/cpisone<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/b> http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cpisone<\/a><\/p>\n Pinterest:<\/b> http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/cpisone<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n Read this article:\u00a0<\/p>\n Running a Fall Race? Here\u2019s Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/a><\/p>\n Hi everyone! I\u2019m Cassie, the blogger behind Almost Getting it Together<\/a>. After talking about clothes all day at my job in social media, I wanted an outlet to talk about my passions other than fashion – traveling, running, living a healthy lifestyle and of course, food!<\/em><\/p>\n I love sharing my knowledge and encouraging others to be the best that they can be. To do just that, I\u2019m bringing you a three part series to talk about training for races in the height of marathon season<\/strong>. Check back each week for a new installment on nutrition, race day and recovery and today – training tips!<\/em><\/p>\n Are you a seasoned runner who is ready to take the next step and running a longer distance race or are you new to the running world? Either way, you\u2019ll have to have time, commitment and a plan to reach your goal. From choosing your race to staying motivated and injury free, here are some of the best tips from an eleven year distance runner!<\/p>\n Choosing a Race<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the best ways to stay motivated with your running is to have a race on the calendar so you can build your training plan. While there are opportunities for 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons and marathons year round, the main seasons for half and full marathons are in the spring and fall.<\/p>\n Determine how much time until your race.<\/strong> If you\u2019re a beginner, you\u2019ll need eight weeks to train for a 5K or 10K, 12 weeks to train for a half-marathon and 16 weeks to train for a marathon. Be sure you take this into account when you are choosing a race! Staying Motivated<\/strong><\/p>\n Training for a race isn\u2019t always easy or fun. There will be days you want to stay in bed instead of going for a run or head out to happy hour instead of spin class. There are a few ways to break up the monotony of running.<\/p>\n Join a running group.<\/strong> Don\u2019t worry if you think you\u2019re too slow – there are people who run every pace who will be there! This is also a great way to make new friends and learn more about running from seasoned running veterans. Staying Injury Free<\/strong><\/p>\n Many people are afraid to begin running because they have lingering injuries or are worried about hurting their joints. Yes, both are possible, but if you take the right precautions, you will be able to get across the finish line injury free on race day.<\/p>\n Get fitted for the proper running shoes.<\/strong> Many people will choose shoes based on whatever they like aesthetically – bad move. There are different types of shoes for different types of feet. Go to a specialty running store, tell them what you are training for and they will help you choose the best pair of shoes for your feet. They do this by watching you run, measuring your feet and looking at your old running shoes – don\u2019t forget to bring those if you have them! Are you currently training for a race? What other tips do you have for aspiring runners?<\/em><\/p>\n Follow Me:<\/b><\/p>\n Blog: <\/b>http:\/\/almostgettingittogether.com<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook: <\/b>http:\/\/facebook.com\/almostgettingittogether<\/a><\/p>\n Twitter: <\/b>http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/cpisone<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/b> http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cpisone<\/a><\/p>\n Pinterest:<\/b> http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/cpisone<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDecide where you are going to run your race.<\/strong> Will it be close to home or would you like to do a destination race like Disney or a Rock n\u2019 Roll race? Each has its advantages and disadvantages. It\u2019s nice to wake up in your own bed on race day but it\u2019s also fun to run somewhere completely new.<\/p>\n
\nMake a playlist that you use only for running.<\/strong> Save your best pump up music, the newest album from your favorite artist, or old school jams for your runs so you look forward to them even more.
\nBuy new workout gear.<\/strong> Don\u2019t go out for a 10 mile run in brand new shoes, but buy a new top or shorts every now and again to get you excited to go outside.
\nVary your route.<\/strong> This is important for injury prevention as well. You don\u2019t want to see the same thing day after day and your legs need to run on different types of surfaces – trail, pavement, track – switch it up!<\/p>\n
\nFoam roll.<\/strong> Ever see people at the gym rolling over a cylindrical piece of foam? Yes, that\u2019s foam rolling. It helps stretch the muscles and release lactic acid for a quicker recovery. It\u2019s not always pleasant\u2026 think more, \u201cit hurts so good\u201d.
\nCross train.<\/strong> Don\u2019t go out and run 7 days a week. Run 3-6 days a week, whatever works best for you, and go to a spin class, swim, do a strength workout or go to yoga the other days. Your legs and joints need a rest and you will become a stronger runner by getting your heart pumping in different ways.<\/p>\n
\nDecide where you are going to run your race.<\/strong> Will it be close to home or would you like to do a destination race like Disney or a Rock n\u2019 Roll race? Each has its advantages and disadvantages. It\u2019s nice to wake up in your own bed on race day but it\u2019s also fun to run somewhere completely new.<\/p>\n
\nMake a playlist that you use only for running.<\/strong> Save your best pump up music, the newest album from your favorite artist, or old school jams for your runs so you look forward to them even more.
\nBuy new workout gear.<\/strong> Don\u2019t go out for a 10 mile run in brand new shoes, but buy a new top or shorts every now and again to get you excited to go outside.
\nVary your route.<\/strong> This is important for injury prevention as well. You don\u2019t want to see the same thing day after day and your legs need to run on different types of surfaces – trail, pavement, track – switch it up!<\/p>\n
\nFoam roll.<\/strong> Ever see people at the gym rolling over a cylindrical piece of foam? Yes, that\u2019s foam rolling. It helps stretch the muscles and release lactic acid for a quicker recovery. It\u2019s not always pleasant\u2026 think more, \u201cit hurts so good\u201d.
\nCross train.<\/strong> Don\u2019t go out and run 7 days a week. Run 3-6 days a week, whatever works best for you, and go to a spin class, swim, do a strength workout or go to yoga the other days. Your legs and joints need a rest and you will become a stronger runner by getting your heart pumping in different ways.<\/p>\n
![<\/a><\/p>\nHi everyone! I\u2019m Cassie, the blogger behind Almost Getting it Together<\/a>. After talking about clothes all day at my job in social media, I wanted an outlet to talk about my passions other than fashion – traveling, running, living a healthy lifestyle and of course, food!<\/em><\/p>\nI love sharing my knowledge and encouraging others to be the best that they can be. To do just that, I\u2019m bringing you a three part series to talk about training for races in the height of marathon season<\/strong>. Check back each week for a new installment on nutrition, race day and recovery and today – training tips!<\/em><\/p>\nAre you a seasoned runner who is ready to take the next step and running a longer distance race or are you new to the running world? Either way, you\u2019ll have to have time, commitment and a plan to reach your goal. From choosing your race to staying motivated and injury free, here are some of the best tips from an eleven year distance runner!<\/p>\nChoosing a Race<\/strong><\/p>\nOne of the best ways to stay motivated with your running is to have a race on the calendar so you can build your training plan. While there are opportunities for 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons and marathons year round, the main seasons for half and full marathons are in the spring and fall.<\/p>\nDetermine how much time until your race.<\/strong> If you\u2019re a beginner, you\u2019ll need eight weeks to train for a 5K or 10K, 12 weeks to train for a half-marathon and 16 weeks to train for a marathon. Be sure you take this into account when you are choosing a race!\nDecide where you are going to run your race.<\/strong> Will it be close to home or would you like to do a destination race like Disney or a Rock n\u2019 Roll race? Each has its advantages and disadvantages. It\u2019s nice to wake up in your own bed on race day but it\u2019s also fun to run somewhere completely new.<\/p>\nStaying Motivated<\/strong><\/p>\nTraining for a race isn\u2019t always easy or fun. There will be days you want to stay in bed instead of going for a run or head out to happy hour instead of spin class. There are a few ways to break up the monotony of running.<\/p>\n Join a running group.<\/strong> Don\u2019t worry if you think you\u2019re too slow – there are people who run every pace who will be there! This is also a great way to make new friends and learn more about running from seasoned running veterans.\nMake a playlist that you use only for running.<\/strong> Save your best pump up music, the newest album from your favorite artist, or old school jams for your runs so you look forward to them even more.\nBuy new workout gear.<\/strong> Don\u2019t go out for a 10 mile run in brand new shoes, but buy a new top or shorts every now and again to get you excited to go outside.\nVary your route.<\/strong> This is important for injury prevention as well. You don\u2019t want to see the same thing day after day and your legs need to run on different types of surfaces – trail, pavement, track – switch it up!<\/p>\nStaying Injury Free<\/strong><\/p>\nMany people are afraid to begin running because they have lingering injuries or are worried about hurting their joints. Yes, both are possible, but if you take the right precautions, you will be able to get across the finish line injury free on race day.<\/p>\nGet fitted for the proper running shoes.<\/strong> Many people will choose shoes based on whatever they like aesthetically – bad move. There are different types of shoes for different types of feet. Go to a specialty running store, tell them what you are training for and they will help you choose the best pair of shoes for your feet. They do this by watching you run, measuring your feet and looking at your old running shoes – don\u2019t forget to bring those if you have them!\nFoam roll.<\/strong> Ever see people at the gym rolling over a cylindrical piece of foam? Yes, that\u2019s foam rolling. It helps stretch the muscles and release lactic acid for a quicker recovery. It\u2019s not always pleasant\u2026 think more, \u201cit hurts so good\u201d.\nCross train.<\/strong> Don\u2019t go out and run 7 days a week. Run 3-6 days a week, whatever works best for you, and go to a spin class, swim, do a strength workout or go to yoga the other days. Your legs and joints need a rest and you will become a stronger runner by getting your heart pumping in different ways.<\/p>\nAre you currently training for a race? What other tips do you have for aspiring runners?<\/em><\/p>\nFollow Me:<\/b><\/p>\nBlog: <\/b>http:\/\/almostgettingittogether.com<\/a><\/p>\nFacebook: <\/b>http:\/\/facebook.com\/almostgettingittogether<\/a><\/p>\nTwitter: <\/b>http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/cpisone<\/a><\/p>\nInstagram:<\/b> http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cpisone<\/a><\/p>\nPinterest:<\/b> http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/cpisone<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\nRead this article:\u00a0<\/p>\nRunning a Fall Race? Here\u2019s Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/a><\/p>\nHi everyone! I\u2019m Cassie, the blogger behind Almost Getting it Together<\/a>. After talking about clothes all day at my job in social media, I wanted an outlet to talk about my passions other than fashion – traveling, running, living a healthy lifestyle and of course, food!<\/em><\/p>\nI love sharing my knowledge and encouraging others to be the best that they can be. To do just that, I\u2019m bringing you a three part series to talk about training for races in the height of marathon season<\/strong>. Check back each week for a new installment on nutrition, race day and recovery and today – training tips!<\/em><\/p>\nAre you a seasoned runner who is ready to take the next step and running a longer distance race or are you new to the running world? Either way, you\u2019ll have to have time, commitment and a plan to reach your goal. From choosing your race to staying motivated and injury free, here are some of the best tips from an eleven year distance runner!<\/p>\nChoosing a Race<\/strong><\/p>\nOne of the best ways to stay motivated with your running is to have a race on the calendar so you can build your training plan. While there are opportunities for 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons and marathons year round, the main seasons for half and full marathons are in the spring and fall.<\/p>\nDetermine how much time until your race.<\/strong> If you\u2019re a beginner, you\u2019ll need eight weeks to train for a 5K or 10K, 12 weeks to train for a half-marathon and 16 weeks to train for a marathon. Be sure you take this into account when you are choosing a race!\nDecide where you are going to run your race.<\/strong> Will it be close to home or would you like to do a destination race like Disney or a Rock n\u2019 Roll race? Each has its advantages and disadvantages. It\u2019s nice to wake up in your own bed on race day but it\u2019s also fun to run somewhere completely new.<\/p>\nStaying Motivated<\/strong><\/p>\nTraining for a race isn\u2019t always easy or fun. There will be days you want to stay in bed instead of going for a run or head out to happy hour instead of spin class. There are a few ways to break up the monotony of running.<\/p>\n Join a running group.<\/strong> Don\u2019t worry if you think you\u2019re too slow – there are people who run every pace who will be there! This is also a great way to make new friends and learn more about running from seasoned running veterans.\nMake a playlist that you use only for running.<\/strong> Save your best pump up music, the newest album from your favorite artist, or old school jams for your runs so you look forward to them even more.\nBuy new workout gear.<\/strong> Don\u2019t go out for a 10 mile run in brand new shoes, but buy a new top or shorts every now and again to get you excited to go outside.\nVary your route.<\/strong> This is important for injury prevention as well. You don\u2019t want to see the same thing day after day and your legs need to run on different types of surfaces – trail, pavement, track – switch it up!<\/p>\nStaying Injury Free<\/strong><\/p>\nMany people are afraid to begin running because they have lingering injuries or are worried about hurting their joints. Yes, both are possible, but if you take the right precautions, you will be able to get across the finish line injury free on race day.<\/p>\nGet fitted for the proper running shoes.<\/strong> Many people will choose shoes based on whatever they like aesthetically – bad move. There are different types of shoes for different types of feet. Go to a specialty running store, tell them what you are training for and they will help you choose the best pair of shoes for your feet. They do this by watching you run, measuring your feet and looking at your old running shoes – don\u2019t forget to bring those if you have them!\nFoam roll.<\/strong> Ever see people at the gym rolling over a cylindrical piece of foam? Yes, that\u2019s foam rolling. It helps stretch the muscles and release lactic acid for a quicker recovery. It\u2019s not always pleasant\u2026 think more, \u201cit hurts so good\u201d.\nCross train.<\/strong> Don\u2019t go out and run 7 days a week. Run 3-6 days a week, whatever works best for you, and go to a spin class, swim, do a strength workout or go to yoga the other days. Your legs and joints need a rest and you will become a stronger runner by getting your heart pumping in different ways.<\/p>\nAre you currently training for a race? 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