This is the beginning of week #3 in my training for the half marathon. Now the minimum run is at least 3 miles from here on out, which is slowly getting easier. You don't want to go backwards by going less than 3 miles because it will just make it more difficult. Note to self:... Continue Reading →
Day #7 – Lessons Learned in Running
5 MILES in 54 minutes and 13 seconds and ONLY 2 weeks of training! This song goes out to my coach--YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE! Let's Go, we can DO THIS--half marathon here we come! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdih7kjmQJw Note to self: Lesson #7 - When you don't think you are making any progress and it seems like... Continue Reading →
Day #4 – Lessons Learned in Running
Nothing like having a good playlist when you are running. The other day on my 4 mile run, my playlist consisted of two songs that kept repeating over and over and over. I didn't want to take the time to stop and reset my app because I didn't want to get out of my groove... Continue Reading →
Day #2 – Lessons Learned in Running
Today I ran with a good friend. I told her what I had discovered about lengthening my stride, and how this run was going to help prove my theory. We started off at a really good pace--well, she started us off right out of the gate. This run ended up being a 3.15 mile run... Continue Reading →
Day #1 – Lessons Learned in Running
I just started training for my first half marathon--13.1 miles! I ran 2.43 miles, at an average of 12 min and 36 seconds per mile. A few friends and I just accomplished our first 5k (3.2 miles)--goal attained! So a friend says, "Why not go for the half marathon?!?!" Crazy friend, well, maybe I'm crazy... Continue Reading →