There's only one problem, and I use that term lightly: I won't have as much time to train. In fact, I will only have time to run three times per week. Two short runs during the week and a longer run on the weekend. That's all that my teaching schedule allows for. I mean, unless I totally want to bust my butt, but that's never a good thing. And family time is really important to me, so I don't want to give up too much of it to running. So, we'll see. I have high hopes that it'll go well. And with the added bonus of a Spinning class every week, I think my strength and endurance levels will be just fine.
I've come up with the following half marathon training plan, which will remain flexible to leave room for any work-related schedule changes. Or fun, local races that might fit in somehow. We'll see:
Ha!
Question: What, if any, races are you training for right now? What is your biggest challenge when it comes to finding time for all of your runs? Work? Kids? What? How are you coping?
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I'm training for my first half in October (Detroit Free Press)- I have some more time that you do before my race, but I've chosen a 3-days-a-week training plan as well, so I can fit in my weight training, spin & yoga! Seems like you've laid it out well- you can do it! :)
Thanks, Arika! October...such a great time of year for running. Good luck with your training! Sounds like you'll be well-prepared.
Some unsolicited training advice: you may want to consider cutting back every few weeks to make sure you don't get injured. So, increase mileage for 3 weeks at a time, and then have a cut back week to let your body recover. Have fun, and good luck!
Hiya- just came over from the sweatpink group (Charlyn) I'm also signed up for the Womens half! I did it last year and It was a blast! And I must say that i'm totally jealous that you and your mom will be running it. I really wish my mom was into running so we could bond over something like that.
YAY! Thanks for checking me out! So excited you are running! I wonder if other Sweat Pink girls are running. We should all meet up for a group pic! We'll have to suggest that when it gets closer.
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