Most of you know that for this spring, I’m training for a half marathon and not a full. Just to recap, I decided to go with the half thinking that my knee needed a break. Well I’m happy to report that so far it’s working. One big difference is that I have been following a training program from the book, Run Less, Run Faster. The basis of the book naturally is less running. No more running 6 days a week. They have you running only 3 days, and then 2 days of cross training, which could include swimming, bike riding, or using a rowing machine. Even if I would be training for a full marathon, it’s the same training program. Today for instance, I’m running 10 miles, and then I’m not scheduled to run again until Tuesday. So basically you have 1 day, Saturday, where you build up your mileage, and then 2 days, Tuesday and Thursday, where you do mainly speed work. Tuesday is the harder speed workout, and Thursday is really a mixture of easy running and fast running. I guess the end resault will be how I do on my race day, but at this point, I’m happy.
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The Fun Has Begun
I ran 12 miles last Saturday and although it was nice and sunny, it was 7 degrees when I started out! But by the time I finished, it was around 20 degrees and I was sweating. Plus it had snowed the night before so the path was a bit difficult. I started out wanting to go 14, but with the snow on the ground, it required more effort to get thru it, so I figured at that point 12 was just as good as 14. If that makes any sence.
After my run, I stopped in to Runners Roost to buy some more socks. Mine are getting a little thin and in the cold weather, it does make a difference. But instead of getting socks, I ended up getting shoes! They had a great sale on end of model year shoes, so I got me a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS-7’s for only $55! I think I may go back again this weekend and see what else I can get.
My schedule this week isn’t too bad. My hope is that the weather cooperates. Monday I had to do 4 miles, and it was 4 degrees out, so I decided to do it on the treadmill. I don’t mind the treadmill on a run of 3 or 4 miles, but no more than that. It gets sooooo boring. On Tuesday I did a 7 mile loop by my apartment which went real well. I felt very good and actually wanted to go more! But I need to stick with my schedule and do what it tells me to do.
Thursday is my run with The Snug Runners and even though we only do a 3 mile run, I will be doing 6. I get there early, run 3 miles, come back to the bar, have a Guinness, then go running with group for another 3 miles! I’m thinking that maybe I should fill my water bottle with Guinness too.
This weekend I will be doing 14……unless the weather sucks. I also signed up at a new gym (they haven’t even opened yet, but they are only a mile from my apartment) so I’ll be back doing more weight training and core building exercises. Diane and I also went to yoga class last Sunday, so I’m going to be doing yoga now every Sunday. Only 16 weeks to go!
I was diagnosed with MS about 6 years ago and I am one of the lucky ones. I don't have too many problems associated with it, and the disease has actually slowed down. I took up running 4 years ago just to see if I could do it. So far I've run 4 marathons in 2 years and 12 half marathons.