5 Things I've Learned About Running

An old friend of mine just started training for her first half marathon. I was trying to think up some advice and came up with the following. Maybe it'll help you too.

1. Nice soft socks are the awesome. I like wigwams personally.
2. Recovery after a long run is important. Ice baths are too painful for me, so I go for either a soak in Barton Springs (free before 9AM) or just lying on the floor with my legs up in the air against a wall.
3. Massages are also the awesome. I try to get one in every couple of weeks. You don't have to spend a lot of $$. Massage Harmony here in Austin is good. Massage Envy is ok too.
4. You can find good deals on shoes on ebay...like really good deals.
5. Run with friends. Seriously...its worth it.