I'm excited because today I go from timed running to distance running. The mileage increases very slowly over the course of 12 weeks and will culminate with the Cotton Row 10K.
I think the thing that encouraged me the most was the fact that several coaches were sitting in my position a year or two ago! Several have run half-marathons and a few have done a marathon...and a few have done several marathons!! There was one very impressive young "girl" there who has run several ultra marathons.
It would be a gross understatement to say I'm excited!
I'll get on here later and post after my two mile run...but for now, here's the training schedule for this week:
The walk to run program (which is probably the group I'm in since I am still walking during my runs) allows for an interval of 4 minutes running with 1 minute walking the first week. I won't lie, I'm nervous. I haven't run a solid four minute interval (except for the race, which ended up being 2.5K when I ran over 15 minutes). But I have to do MORE than I've done in the past in order to IMPROVE!!Monday 2 miles
Tuesday 2.5 miles
Wednesday Cross Train or rest
Thursday 2 miles
Friday Rest
Saturday 3 miles
Sunday 60 minute walk or Cross Train
I'll let you know how it goes....
You'll do great; there is no need to be nervous. Like your coaches, just over two years ago, I couldn't run 2 miles. There is no secret and no shortcut. You just have to work, which you have shown that you're willing to do.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you! I swear if it wasn't 20 degrees out, I'd be in my jogging shoes. I am always so inspired after reading your posts. Maybe I will be in your shoes this time next year! So happy for you and look forward to your next post!
ReplyDeleteHow exhilarating! Can't wait to hear more !!!!
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