I am determined to run a half marathon this year. I tried last year, but the race I signed up for was canceled a few days before the event. This time I have signed up for one that has been going on for a few years instead of one that was going to the be inaugural run by a small company.
For my training, I am starting with a 5K training plan to get myself back in shape. (I haven't been doing much running for the past few months because of the cold.) When I am done with that 10 week plan, I will move on to the half marathon plan from the same book. I really think that by following these plans I will not only be ready for the half marathon, I will also be able to get faster and be in better health than I have been in for a long time.
Along with this training, I am changing the way I eat. I know I can't make any drastic changes all at once, but I am making changes now. I have written down my plan for what I will eat for breakfast and lunch each day for the next week. It is in a notebook where I am keeping track of my daily and weekly goals. I am hoping I can lose weight by following the plan that I make. I will continually reassess as I learn more from books and podcasts that I listen to.
That's so awesome!! I'll be happy if I can get a 5k under my belt! Well, I've walked one, before, but running... ha. What book trains you for that in 10 weeks? (I might have to check it out.)
ReplyDeleteThe book I have is "Train Like a Mother." I am sure there are others out there, but I love the podcast by these ladies so I asked for the book for Christmas a while back. It has 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon plans in it as well as some great advise. I only have two running books. This is my favorite of the two.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome - thank you!!
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