Starting Over…..

Tomorrow marks Training Day 1 for my first ½ Marathon in May 2012.  I will be using the Hal Higdon Half Marathon Training Guide – Novice 1 Program for my training.   This training program was recommended by the Komen Team for all team members.   I originally was going to follow the training plan that my job was offering but I missed the deadline to register. L   But My GF who happens to be running with me, was able to sign up and will pass on all of the training information to me.

Hal Higdon also has a training app for my Iphone.  It is $9.99. OUCH!  I normally wouldn’t pay that much for a training plan but this is an important race and I will be running more miles than I ever did before.  Therefore, I feel it is worth it.  Besides all of the other apps didn’t get very good reviews, so I rather go with a plan that will help me meet my goals.

So, I have 12 weeks to get prepared for 13.1 miles.  I have my training plan printed out on the frig and my app downloaded to my phone, so I am ready to RUNNNNNNNNN.

Week	Mon	Tuesday	Wed	Thursday	Friday	Sat	Sunday	Total Miles
1	Strength & Stretch	3 mil run + Strength	2 mil run or cross	3 mil run + Strength	REST	4 mile run	Yoga or Pilates & Stretch	12

 

For week 1, my assignment doesn’t seem too hard.  Even though it feels like I am going backgrounds, I understand why I need to take it slow and build up my endurance.  13.1 miles is no easy feat….

I am praying that we have a mild winter so that I can get outside and run.  But if not, I guess the treadmill will become my BFF.

Training starts tomorrow.   Let’s gooooooooooo!