ED BLOG: Training for my Half-marathon

One month from today, I’ll be running the Baltimore Half-Marathon. Yep, 13.1 miles of hills, blisters and a whole lot of fun. Confession: I’m already soo nervous, it’s insane. Do you fret far in advance of big sporting events?

It’s time to get prepared. Obviously, I have to run. A TON. But there are some other sneaky things I’m gonna do to up my game.

Get in gear.

My running sneakers are a year old, and have seen more miles than I’d like to admit. If I buy new kicks this weekend, there ‘s plenty of time to break ’em in. And, yeah, they’re pricey but my feet need the love.

New Balance '749' Running Shoe, $80, Nordstrom.com

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

It’s time to guzzle H20, big time. Gulping water is such an easy thing to do, and it makes me feel a million times better during long runs.

Bulk up.

Lately, my routine has been light on the weights. But if I wanna really rock it next month, I’m gonna have to be seriously strong. Time to search through old GL workout ideas (At-Home Gym) and get to it!

So, girlies, do you have any secrets tricks to help you prepare for tryouts, races, big games or auditions? Spill below, I need to know!

Healthy hearts,
Katie

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