Ron The Runner

I have signed up for three races, one every two weeks starting next weekend and running until November 7th. The races are as follows..

October 03, 2009- Saturday
The Alminians Half / 10k / 5k

This event is the first race of the Michigan Half Marathon Mini Series. It is a fast out and back course that follows the Fred Meijer Rail-to-Trail system. It is a paved path following a scenic and mostly wooded route. The route should be extremely colorful and beautiful in the autumn months. Partial proceeds will be distributed to local after school programs. Keep an eye out for those Alminians along the route; they can be tricky and distracting at times.

October 17, 2009- Saturday
Deerfield Half Marathon / 10k / 5k

This event is the second race of the Michigan Half Marathon Mini Series. The course is on a dirt trail system that goes in and out along the beautiful Chippewa River. Partial procceeds will be distributed back to the County Parks and Recreation programs.

November 07, 2009- Saturday
Mid-Land Half Marathon / 10k / 5k

This event is the third race of the Michigan Half Marathon Mini Series. It is a fast out and back course that follows the Pere Marquete Rail to Trail system. It is a paved path following a scenic and mostly wooded route. The route should be extremely colorful and beautiful in the autumn months. Partial proceeds will be distributed to the Cornerstone Youth Developement Fund.

These are my first EVER races so I am pretty excited about them, I'm hoping I can improve my time each race. They are also going to be on TV !

It's starting next weekend, I don't really know what I should do to prepare for this, I know I shouldn't run for a couple days before the race, but other then that I am lost, any advice would be greatly appreciated !