
I'm not following any predetermined training plan this time because I had about six weeks between Fort2Base and the Big Hit Half. My goal is a sub-two hour half, which is attainable if I can up my speed slightly and maintain my energy level with fuel.
So I started rebuilding my distance with a weekly long run. Sunday, I hit the train for a nine-mile run. It was a long, wet run that I finished with a 9:55 overall pace. I tried fueling with gummy worms this time, which I didn't really enjoy chewing. Next week, I have 10 miles on the agenda, so I'm going to try fig newtons. Yum!
I'm also doing a weekly tempo run, a mid-distance run and elliptical workout, all of increasing distance/time. I hope to keep up one weekly yoga session (for free at lululemon) along with several core and strength-training sessions during the week to make it a little easier on my body to maintain the distance.
Mantra: It doesn't matter how slow I go, I'm still going faster than I was sitting on the couch.
Mantra: It doesn't matter how slow I go, I'm still going faster than I was sitting on the couch.
3 comments:
You are on the track for success with those workouts and figuring out your fueling!
I am in Louisville right now, sitting in the airport. There are a few hills here so check the elevation map to see if you need to do hill training! :)
Good for you girl! My eventual goal is to finish one in under two hours. So far my best has been 2:10, so I've got quite a ways to go!
I just love what your profile says about running so you can eat more! :o) I'm EXACTLY the same way! Haha! Now if I could just learn to cut out the sweets, maybe the whole weight loss thing would work. ;o)
You are so singing my song :) I could be a size two, if I didn't love chocolate, candy, ice cream, fudge, baking and beer!
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