The Philly Distance Run is right around the corner, I know because they sent me the final race information in the mail yesterday. I know I can do the distance but with my heel injury, I have scaled back any time considerations. Instead, I have looked at it and thought I will need to run about 3 hours to finish. O.k. how do I do that, seems daunting at first glance. Well here is the formula:
This weekend: 2 Hours and 30 minutes on Saturday. I will not look so much at distance as time. 150 minutes of running -- seems like a lot. So my plan is to stash gels and water in my car. Then run out 38 minutes and run back 38 minutes, then reload with gels and water and do a slightly shorter distance. It will be boring the second time but I need to get up to distance for the race.
Then over the next two weekends I will push the long runs to 2 hours and 45 minutes and then 3 hours. This should put me at the correct endurance level. The only problem with running 13.1 miles is you have to do it in a row, I mean it would be easier if you could say run 3 miles one day then come back and do some more the next.
Things I think:
I think cross training is the holy grail for my running. The gains I have made in speed and endurance I attribute to cross training. It really is unbelievable. I have shaved a minute off my average times during my time off from running. Some probably can be attributed to fatigue but I think most of the gains are cross training related.
I think a half marathon is pretty far. I keep thinking 13.1, 13.1 and get a little nervous. I have the ability to do it, but I have never done it before. Uncertainty is the problem. I think I will be fine but I am gearing it up for the next few weeks. Wish me luck.
I know I have exercised everyday but one for the past 30 days. I think that is pretty good.
It took a long time to build up this exercise habit, but I don't think I could ever go back to not exercising.
I think that my weight check is tomorrow, check out tomorrow's post run post (someone should report me to the Department of Redundancy Department).
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I found your blog through the Complete Running Network and have enjoyed reading it!
As a new runner myself (just started in mid June), I sympathize with your struggles.
Keep focused on your goal for the Philly Distance Run; it's pretty cool that you're running a half already. I won't touch that distance until next year! I'm sticking to 5K's and 10K's for the time being.
I see you're coming to Baltimore for the Running Festival. I'll be runnign the 5K race for that.
Anyway, good luck and keep posting away.
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You know there is a saying that luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Looking at your race distances this year, 13 is a natural next step. Even if you don't get in all 3 hours in training, your race day excitement will carry you.
I checked with the Department of Redundancy Department and they are also too excited to hear your updates you have to be giving updates. :}
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