yeah..procrastination. that's me when it comes to getting certain things done..like updating my blog. i just need the little voice inside my head to log on to my site here and and type away..while i sleep preferably. ha! anyway..yeah. where was i? oh yeah, procrastination!
i completed my fourth run schedule last week. i'm really proud of myself for continuing this "running schedule" goal that i started at the beginning of the year. i'm thankful for the friend that originally put the idea in my head to challenge myself 10wks at a time. and i'm thankful for my husband pointing out to me how far i've come in the short time that he's been back home. and with that since i've been going at it for so long i decided to take a week off from "the schedule" and just do whatever i wanted to do for workouts before i started on schedule #5!
the tally for run schedule #4 was 105.39 miles (i took an entire week for cross-training only so i could give my left foot/toes a little rest). with this past run schedule i also managed to run a 10k for the first time and actually did it a few more times before the end of the 10wks too! that in itself is more than i could have hoped for at this point.
the only thing i've been really pondering with the next 10wks is that the weather is going to be changing drastically and i've grown to love running not only outside, but at this particular path near where we live. it's going to really put a damper on my excitement, joy and love for running once the snow starts to fall and pile and pile and pile up. south dakota isn't stingy when it comes to winter weather, so i need to find something deep in my mental game book to keep me revved through the next 5-6 months!
ps..i've thrown the "who wants to run a half marathon with me?" statement out there to some friends..and i've gotten a few takers! here's where you can check it out for more info if anyone from anywhere would like to come and take a south dakota marathon off of their "to run" list! http://www.brookingsmarathon.com/
Having trained through a few Illinois winters :) it's not so bad once you get going in the cold (and wearing lots of layers)! I'll try to think up some extra motivation for you this winter!
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PS, great job on mileage this month - you rock!
Winters definitely can be a challenge, but like The Running Mike said, layers can help keep you warm. Although there's not much you can do about the snow (unless you hit the treadmill) and darkness (the worst part of winter in my opinion). I really like your 10-week training method--seems like a great way to build consistency. Skimming your blog, looks like it's working for you. Good luck with your half marathon--getting a group together is a great idea, you can motivate each other.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck, stay warm!
Matt @TundraRunning