A few months ago, I did something crazy. I signed up to run a marathon. So on May 6, 2012, I will be setting out to run my first 26.2 miles in the Pittsburgh Marathon. Exactly 16 weeks from today. That said, I’ve decided that every Sunday I’ll be checking in and recapping the week to talk about progress, distance, pace and all tips and pitfalls I pick up along the way. Won’t you join me?
How I’m feeling this week:
Fat and lazy. Honestly I didn’t have a good week healthy-wise. But running-wise, I’ve been running regularly since the last half, but no where near consistently or long enough. 3-5 miles is my general base. But that’s all I need right now — a base. And I am about to get on a good regimen. Tomorrow is a new day.
What I ran this week:
3 miles on Monday, 1/9. I need to step. it. up.
How I cross-trained this week:
Walked around Washington, DC.
What I ate this week:
Let’s just say there were too many beers, burgers and bar food involved.
Roadblocks this week:
See above.
Goals for the week ahead:
Cut down on the booze and diet pop; up water intake. Slowly but surely cut down on the junk food. Read Runner’s World “Your First Marathon” training guide. And run 15-16 miles, most importantly. Here’s the training plan I am using (I plan on cross-training on Wednesdays):
See you next Sunday with a check-in on my progress! Want to ask me a question or request I blog about something marathon-related? Email me.
Good luck and train hard! I’m doing baby steps and signed up for the half marathon. {I’ve never run more than a 5k before!} I’ll be looking forward to hear about your progress…I need the motivation!
Ashley
http://adashofspectacularblog.blogspot.com/
Thanks, Ashley! Good luck to you as well
Looks like a good plan Deanna. I’ve found if I don’t use the “Lose it” app, I have the same issues as you – too much beer & junk.
Writing every Sunday helped keep me honest throughout the week – looking forward to more posts! Oh, and see you in May!
Thanks, Russell! I hadn’t heard of the lose it app but will have to check it out.
And I went through some of your old posts the other week — very helpful. I may even be citing some in upcoming posts
Anytime. As you know, my first training didn’t go so well, but Pittsburgh is coming along much better. Any questions just ask!