Three things I wish someone had told me before starting Running

After 4 months of Running I want to share what I wished I'd known at the start.

First: overtraining temptation before a goal race — it hits earlier and harder than the internet suggests. Budget for it practically and mentally. Second: the GPS watch you buy first will probably be wrong — ask your coach before spending money. Third: long run is the foundation everything else builds on, but it looks boring from the outside. Resist the temptation to rush toward advanced tempo effort before the fundamentals are solid.

race day energy at a marathon is the reward for getting through all of that. It's worth it.