I Ran My First Half Marathon | Lessons Learned + Tips

[@el_addison]

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! I love that you love God, and have faith in Him... You're a breath of fresh air!!!! I run my first half-marathon this Sunday coming so I'll head to the store Friday to get those goo's... God bless much love, love your channel.

[@alexisleetrevino]

How did it go !? I’m so sorry I’m just now seeing this 😍

[@TishFergusonBeauty]

This was extremely encouraging. Running my first half from not being a runner and I’m soooooo scared! But videos like this show me it’s all in my mind

[@RicardoJuan-g4d]

Congratulations! I too, just did a hal-marathon last Saturday and it was tough on the last miles. But, I kept telling myself I can do this. The last time I ran a half-marathon, was in 2010. So, I trained myself, little by little. I am looking forward to another run in May. 👍

[@alexisleetrevino]

You can do it!!!

[@andrebatson3228]

Congrats, my first half marathon is coming up in two weeks and I’m excited to see what I can do. I’m not a natural runner either but the training has shown me that it is a mental challenge that you can conquer.

[@amberkereta]

oh my gosh I love this so much. running my first half in may and this is everything I needed and more

[@alexisleetrevino]

proud of you, you got this!!

[@cathyhusk5668]

So very proud of you!!! When I saw you push yourself at the finish line stretch…. How exciting…. I couldn’t stop cheering you on and the endurance and stamina you put forward was just exactly what you shared on your video!! I love your videos the truth is sometimes hard but what you talk about us real! Love you ❤🐻

[@alexisleetrevino]

I love you momma 💗

[@Selena-nv8vv]

Thanks for sharing!!! This was so inspiring. Congratulations :) Running my first in March and I'm nervous but excited 😊🤗 I ran my first 5K in November and once I saw the last marker, I just sprinted. Like you said, I felt empowered and knew it wouldn't be my last race. Hope you keep running 💨

[@Vitalcrib]

Inspirational stuff and great video! It is so true that breaking out of the comfort crisis is soooo important for personal success especially in running.

[@alexisleetrevino]

I appreciate your response!!❤

[@Soyojpeg]

Love this video. Doing my first 5k and plan on upping the distance during next year. Hopefully I can achieve a marathon in the future

[@alexisleetrevino]

You can do it! First 5k is still a huge achievement, going up from there! So happy you love the video! I appreciate your feedback and I’m cheering you on!! Remember it’s a mental game!

[@mijaresaldo]

Training for a half marathon for October 2024. Only 15 weeks left. Previously ran in 1:38 hrs. Want to finish in 1:25. Just watching your video and listening to your advice made me went sooo nervous and exited just for thinking I CAN ACHIVE IT! Now I gotta put in the work! Thank you very much for sharing your experience.

[@alexisleetrevino]

Those times are amazing!!!! You got this and can do it

[@belahu]

I'm preparing for my first half marathon in November in Brussels (Belgium), and really quite excited about it, obviously. I've taken part in two 10k races as part of the prep, and I can soooooo relate to the 'going all out' for the last stretch before the finish line, and just WISH I can do something similar at the end of the half marathon as well. That feeling was intense! You described it perfectly! Thank you for sharing.

[@thomasorchard]

Great job!!! I highly recommend getting a Garmin watch for running. Forerunner 965 is probably the best for running. I have the Fenix 7X Pro and it's amazing. The furthest I've run was a 10k for Thanksgiving last month. There's a half marathon nearby that is scheduled in May 2024 for mother's day. I'm really thinking of signing up. It's making me uncomfortable to think about, but that's probably why I should sign up for it. The jump from 10k to half marathon seems enormous but I've got 5 months to prepare so maybe i should do it. Keep up the great work! You have a new subscriber now 👍

[@Dadslikethat]

Do it! Sign up, don’t negotiate with yourself! You got this! Put in the work beforehand too!

[@karlbyrne6795]

Amazing effort well done I’m doing my first half in Glasgow on the 6th October

[@maisieallen7185]

Good Luck!

[@fabiomachado8432]

Lisbon here, same day

[@jordan23ww]

Thank for this video and all the tips! I’m running my first half marathon/ first race ever on October 15! I’m so excited! Congratulations to you on such an awesome job with your race!❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@alexisleetrevino]

Praying for you!!! You will do great😊

[@jordan23ww]

@@alexisleetrevino thank you so much!😃

[@kym.etherington]

this has absoultely inspired me to run a half marathon at some point in the near future! my mum does one once a year & i always wanna do it with her!!🥰✨

[@alexisleetrevino]

That makes me so happy 😩 I’m filled with gratitude that I inspired you to run !! Your mom will love it 🤍🤍🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@Chitownivette32]

This is a great video. I am doing my first half tomorrow. It will be a practice one before the Lola Challenge in Puerto Rico in August. These points are what I am going away with. I am relaxing today but its on tomorrow :) thanks.

[@alexisleetrevino]

How did it go!?

[@Chitownivette32]

@@alexisleetrevino It was thrilling, humbling, fun, painful, and so rewarding. I wanted to see what it felt like before I do one in August. So I really appreciate this video becuase I re-fueled with the packs every 3.5 miles and it was so beneficial. I learned a lot and I am so happy I came across this video beforehand. Thanks

[@alexisleetrevino]

@@Chitownivette32 wishing you the best of luck ! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Chitownivette32]

@@alexisleetrevino thanks 💕

[@viktor821]

Recently started running myself and your video is very inspiring!

[@alexisleetrevino]

So glad you liked it!! You got this!!!

[@lenkaontherun]

Congratulations, Alexis! I ran my first half marathon too, so I know these feelings, haha!

[@michaelpaul7135]

Thanks a lot! Running my first Half Marathon in April! 💪🏻

[@alexisleetrevino]

YOU GOT THIS!

[@angelavalente9654]

so helpful! running my first one next week!

[@alexisleetrevino]

Goodluck!! ♥️

[@jessicaso4075]

Thank you for this! I have a 10k race coming up

[@jeffspicoli763]

Great job!! And your takeaways are spot on

[@omardgardiner2225]

I love watching videos like this 🙃 great encouragement, I plan to do my first half marathon in February 💪

[@alexisleetrevino]

I'm so glad! Wishing you the best of luck ♥️

[@rosalees.5318]

Same here!! I'm doing the Vegas run. I'm a beginner so I'm super nervous. My longest run so far is 5 miles 😢

[@alexisleetrevino]

You got this! Let me know how it goes!

[@olor_rina]

So happy i came across your video

[@naomisewell8778]

Congratulations,very inspiring!!

[@alexisleetrevino]

Thank you so much!

[@kgoropanemokgohloa3205]

Thank you for this.❤ I will be running my first half marathon on 5 November.🙃

[@alexisleetrevino]

You got this!♥️ cheering you on !

[@kgoropanemokgohloa3205]

@@alexisleetrevino 🤗

[@kgoropanemokgohloa3205]

Done! @AFRICAN BANK SOWETO MARATHON 🇿🇦 Wasn't easy but I made it🙃🏃‍♀️ It was definitely the first of many.

[@alexisleetrevino]

I LOVE THIS FOR YOU!

[@leizelmanlangit7039]

Thank you so much. I love these videos. encouraging and sharing to all my friends and family specially to my kids teenager.

[@feisaldaniel]

Just ran a half M myself. Had a strong 10 miles and just could not blaze the last 5k just as you described !

[@siminambiar900]

Which half is this? I just ran my first half (Brooklyn half). It rained through the race, was cold and windy and the course was 4 damn loops of the very hilly park. Still managed to finish in 2.24. P.S. not a runner either and aiming for NYC next year.

[@davidjohnson5881]

Thank you.

[@EBoone503]

Great job!

[@alexisleetrevino]

Thank you ❤

[@RunningToMyPast]

Great video! Really enjoyed it, I'm a newbie runner myself 😊

[@alexisleetrevino]

Glad you enjoyed! That means so much to me!

[@yayo4nasal]

Well you must be tired cause you been running through my mind since i subbed

[@alexisleetrevino]

lmaoo

[@scubamarilu]

Get a Garmin watch, and keep going, Congratulations!

[@alexisleetrevino]

I need a Garmin!!

[@reunionrocker3482]

Next goal: full marathon.

[@RobertBruno]

Great video. I started running using an Apple Watch but eventually switched to Garmin. I highly recommend it if you are going to continue your running journey. You won’t have to worry about the battery 😊

[@alexisleetrevino]

Thank you! I definitely need to switch to Garmin, I hear great things !

[@danghuy4505]

Thank you!

[@alexisleetrevino]

Of course!!

[@avinashbhogun]

Your smile 🤩🤩

[@ritikaangadi6902]

I’ve mine in about 2 weeks and I’m not prepared at all. I’m scared I’m not a very fit person either idk what to do

[@vleni_]

i’m training for my first half marathon, and I run with music daily. we’re you aloud to listen to music while running the race?

[@alexisleetrevino]

Yes absolutely! Wishing you the best of luck ❤

[@vleni_]

@@alexisleetrevino thank you!!

[@333jjjjjj]

Some races will list that headphones are banned, especially if there are public road crossings or large fields. This is usually for safety. I've never seen such a rule actually enforced, so take that as you will.

[@wayway9876]

4 gels for a half marathon is too much, but I had 6 because they taste good.

[@alexisleetrevino]

4 gels worked for me! May be different for everybody

[@JoyconDriftKing]

Training for my first half marathon, you said your feet were hurting, would you say the new shoes were not broken in, or do you wish you had gotten a different pair or brand?

[@alexisleetrevino]

I feel as though it was the fact that my shoes weren’t broken in:(.

[@alexisleetrevino]

Also goodluck!!! YOU GOT THIS. Remember it’s a mental game, push through!

[@faizankazi99]

Go One More

[@katrynaraye]

I hope to run my first half soon, but 5k for me is a struggle 😭 also yay to your first half ! 🎉

[@John.Pdcsta]

Make sure to add strength training twice a week ..squatting , split sqauts ect super important .

[@katrynaraye]

@@John.Pdcsta yes after dealing with runners knee now I know 🫠

[@John.Pdcsta]

@@katrynaraye same i had ACL 30 years ago .i just wrote the comment as i found out the the big difference between 5k and half and full marathon was leg strength ..good luck you will do super i am sure .

[@aimsterpham]

Did you run your easy runs slower than your half marathon pace? And if you did how much slower?

[@alexisleetrevino]

Honestly not really, if anything it was average 5 seconds slower than my pace for the half marathon!

[@erinkenn3]

How long did you train for ?

[@alexisleetrevino]

a good 3 months!

[@BruceWayne-us3kw]

Which half-marathon did you run?

[@johnkinross9305]

awesome video

[@alexisleetrevino]

Thank you!!♥️♥️♥️

[@FaithWalker13]

What was the farthest you ran before the race ?

[@alexisleetrevino]

7 miles

[@andrukthegreat]

Talking bout determination n and how we humans can achieve more than we think., to try and push even when we re tired is Ok. But dont give advice on eating and suplements if you are not expert. Not evwryone is the same the Carb loading is a mith mostly. There are top athletes that don t load tons of carbs in fact they just eat normal regular. Carbs are a load if saturated suvars. It actually clogging the body and makes some sluggish. Do not give advice on nuteiwnt intakes because everyone is different.

[@333jjjjjj]

If you are reading this and targeting your first half, focus on the training, including strength training. Too many running influencers push buying lots of products, and then newer runners think they need to do the same, the cycle repeats. You *don't* need to carb load for a half. You *don't* even need gels for a half. Run in the shoes you are accustomed to.

[@alexisleetrevino]

I’m sharing my personal experience. This is what worked for me. I didn’t mention you needed to buy anything other than the gels! Good running shoes, drinking water, drinking electrolytes and eating a sufficient amount of carbs is what I suggested. Thanks!

[@yeah-na]

God knows you can run a half marathon without gels, he also knows your training was far from perfect and you really need a heart rate monitor with a chest strap more than a garmin but he also knew you wouldnt fail to cross the finish line.

[@MattyThomas]

The hell ru on about