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First marathon tips/advice

Bassboxxx · 2010-05-19 21:33:34

Hi all, I'm planning to run the DCM this year. this will be my first attempt and want some advice from you knowledgeable folk.... I'm 36 years young, currently training 2/3 times a week, between 5 and 7 miles at a time. I also play some 5 a side ball and some weight training. So what do i need to know, programs,eating and…

19-05-2010 9:33pm

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Bassboxxx

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Hi all,

I'm planning to run the DCM this year. this will be my first attempt and want some advice from you knowledgeable folk....

I'm 36 years young, currently training 2/3 times a week, between 5 and 7 miles at a time. I also play some 5 a side ball and some weight training.

So what do i need to know, programs,eating and the like??

Thanks..Ray

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#2 19-05-2010 9:37pm

menoscemo

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Hey Ray, Have a look at this thread. Joining that thread will help you so much more than any single piece of advice you can be given here.

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#3 19-05-2010 9:39pm

Bassboxxx

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menoscemo wrote: »

Hey Ray, Have a look at this thread. Joining that thread will help you so much more than any single piece of advice you can be given here.

Thanks for that.

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#4 19-05-2010 10:00pm

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Tape your nipples.

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#5 19-05-2010 10:03pm

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Check out this lengthy thread for beginners to the marathon. covers a massive array of topics, but it's all (mostly!) good advice.

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