Everyone warns you about this and you that it is common sense to start your run slow especially because you are looking to run a whole 23.2 miles in a couple of months. But, I guess your competitive side wants to make sure that you keep your pace with everyone else.
Well, let us just say this...Listen to your coaches when they tell you to maintain a pace that you are comfortable with and its important to keep that pace if you want to go that whole distance without any serious injuries.
When I started track training, I was part of the run team and on the first day we ran a good couple of miles..Now, that was a lot for someone who had never run before. After track, I continued with my training but I soon realized that I need to ease into running a full marathon. I was looking to alternatives and my mentor at that time introduced with me Coach Chris who told me about the walk-run technique which combines the best of walking (based on a specific walking technique) along with run intervals which can be adjusted based on one's personal preference.
This was also my official transition form the South Bay Run Team to the South Bay Walk Team. I am happy that I had this alternative instead of pushing myself harder and harder and then deciding to quit thinking that this was not for me. I believe if I can do it, anyone can do it.
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