Things You'll Need:
- Running Bras
- Running Clothes
- Running Shoes
- Running Socks
- Running Sunglasses
- Running Books
- Running Foods (gels And Bars)
- Running Watches
- Running Magazines
- Jogging Strollers
- Running/sports Drinks
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Step 1
Allow five weeks before your event.
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Step 2
Work out no more than three times per week.
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Step 3
Measure a mile in your car, or go to a track (four times around equals a mile).
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Step 4
Start by walking the distance comfortably in the first session; in the second and third sessions in week one, work up to walking as fast as you can. Time your efforts.
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Step 5
Intersperse running/jogging 1/4 of the distance in the three sessions in the second week.
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Step 6
Intersperse running/jogging for 1/2 mile in the three sessions in the third week. Either jog 1/2 mile straight, or break it up into two 1/4-mile segments.
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Step 7
Jog 3/4 mile in week four. You can either jog it all at once, or jog 1/4, walk 1/4, jog 1/2.
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Step 8
Jog the entire distance in week five.
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Step 9
Run to finish the distance in the first race. In subsequent events, you may try to improve your time.
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Step 10
Run relaxed in the race. Don't get pulled out into a sprint by the crowd.








