Training for a 13k

Congrats on a fabulous commitment! I just finished the Race for the taste 10k yesterday; it was very rewarding! I also plan on doing the 13k at the end of the month. Your mile time is perfect for your first race, remember your goal is to finish, not finish first, just finish. As for training tips: First, do not run every day. I used marathonrookie.com to find fabulous training tips. There are plenty of other sites which are great for advice too. Cross training on your down days are a wonderful way of changing things up. Also, take a spinning or kick boxing class could be a great way to broaden your surroundings. Otherwise, you could get bored and quit. Not the outcome in which you are looking for. Carbo loading, LOTS OF FLUID and lots of rest the day before the race increase your glycogen stores so that you have more energy to expend during the race. The 13k is at 10 at night which is different than most races. It is going to mean looking at eating light during the day, carbs about 2 hours b4 the race and TONS of fluids that day. Also, during the race, fluids about every 20-30 minutes(every 2 miles or so) There are water stops along the way unless you prefer to carry your own. Unless you train this way, I don't recommend it. My running partner carries a bottle when she runs but my husband and I wouldn't dare to, we aren't comfortable with it. Hopefully this has helped a little. Good luck on the run...see you there!