1 month from today I will be able to say I finished my first half marathon. (um, I better be able to say it!)
I'm in surprisingly good shape - as in no real injuries *knocks on wood*. I have some sore legs, my knees act up, and I get shoulder pains. But its nothing I haven't been able to fight through.
My longest single run so far has been 7.3 miles. I have an 8, 9, 11, and 10 left before the race. My highest weekly mileage has been 20, which included two long runs. Provided I complete my 5 miles tomorrow and 8 on Sunday, this week will be 23. And the remaining weeks will increase from there. Hopefully my body can handle it.
I've been using the Garmin B got me for my birthday for all of my runs and its amazing.... I just haven't been able to fully utilize all the features yet (the heart rate monitor, pace alarms, etc.). Hopefully I'll find myself from free time to figure that out soon, but I'm not holding my breath.
My sneakers have about 240 miles on them. I got them last July, but haven't been running consistently. The rule of thumb is 300-500 miles. Having worked in a sports shoe store (no literally, it was called Sportshoe Center) and knowing how important the right shoe, and replacing that shoe at the appropriate time is, I'm starting to panic a little. Because I'll be over 300 miles by the race. But you shouldn't wear brand news shoes (or anything) at a race. So, I think I have to cough up the dough so I can run in them for a few weeks prior. And then I can just switch back and forth for a while until my current shoes turn into my dog walking, mud, gardening, everyday sneakers.
Since I'm cheap, and picky, I have to try and find my current shoes in my size, on sale somewhere. They came out with new ones, and the color choices are all ugly. Which stinks, because looking good is clearly the most important part of running.
My fundraising is going awesome. I have some very generous people in my life, that I am very grateful too! (Oh, and if you'd like to be one of them, go for it!) (Is it tacky that I just linked that twice? Yes? Oh well.)
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Half Marathon, for real.
I've survived my first three weeks of half marathon training. In one piece at that :)
I'm following this program by Hal Higdon, with slight modifications, since I had more than 12 weeks from when I started until the race. I mostly just doubled up on a few weeks a little later in the training, especially the ones that involve running more than 6 miles, since that is currently my longest distance.
My half-marathon is on May 7, 2011.
Which is currently 83 days away. Seems like alot, but it isn't.
It's the Big Lake Half Marathon and looks like it'll be a blast. Well, as much of a blast as running 13.1 miles can be. Each water stop is themed, and the volunteers compete to have the best one, there's even some live music along the course! It's also along the lake, which, as long as the weather is good, will provide for some awesome views to distract from the distance. And, I'm a big sucker for the free stuff, I think "real runners" call it swag, from the race, and this race includes a multi-color tech shirt, as well as a finishers medal at the end. Which I mean, who doesn't love getting a medal?
As I mentioned previously, I'm also running for charity. I've signed up to be a Wish Racer, for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. You can read more about my decision to do that on my fundraising website, which can be found here. I think its a great cause, and it seems to be a no-pressure fundraising effort, which I appreciate. A friend who is running a marathon, looked into running for a charity, which stipulated that you must raise a certain amount, and if you don't, they will charge your credit card the difference. I don't know how common that is, but I found it kind of.... rude. Maybe its just me.
I'll try to keep updated on the training, and not beg for money too much :)
Anyway, there you have it. I'm really doing it.
I haven't told my knees yet though. Not sure they can hold out that long, so let's just agree to not let them know until it gets a bit closer, k? Kthanks :)
I'm following this program by Hal Higdon, with slight modifications, since I had more than 12 weeks from when I started until the race. I mostly just doubled up on a few weeks a little later in the training, especially the ones that involve running more than 6 miles, since that is currently my longest distance.
My half-marathon is on May 7, 2011.
Which is currently 83 days away. Seems like alot, but it isn't.
It's the Big Lake Half Marathon and looks like it'll be a blast. Well, as much of a blast as running 13.1 miles can be. Each water stop is themed, and the volunteers compete to have the best one, there's even some live music along the course! It's also along the lake, which, as long as the weather is good, will provide for some awesome views to distract from the distance. And, I'm a big sucker for the free stuff, I think "real runners" call it swag, from the race, and this race includes a multi-color tech shirt, as well as a finishers medal at the end. Which I mean, who doesn't love getting a medal?
As I mentioned previously, I'm also running for charity. I've signed up to be a Wish Racer, for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. You can read more about my decision to do that on my fundraising website, which can be found here. I think its a great cause, and it seems to be a no-pressure fundraising effort, which I appreciate. A friend who is running a marathon, looked into running for a charity, which stipulated that you must raise a certain amount, and if you don't, they will charge your credit card the difference. I don't know how common that is, but I found it kind of.... rude. Maybe its just me.
I'll try to keep updated on the training, and not beg for money too much :)
Anyway, there you have it. I'm really doing it.
I haven't told my knees yet though. Not sure they can hold out that long, so let's just agree to not let them know until it gets a bit closer, k? Kthanks :)
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