So today I realized that I have 17 weeks until my very first half marathon and with this realization I came to the conclusion that this epic event needed to be documented. (and) By documented I mean that I would like to share any thoughts, articles, inspirations, training tips, etc that occurs during this process.....
I am rather excited about beginning this training process, and even more excited that I have something to mark a successful completion of this process. In life there are so many things that a person trains for that never seems to have a mark of completion that is seemingly as satisfying, you know. Like for example, a person goes to school his/her whole life. You graduate from primary, middle, and high school. Then you go on to graduate from college multiple times. You finally get a job and you have endless time to gain additional knowledge, ever progressing to new heights... but hoping to have that "dream job" that marks that some successful completion or fulfillment of all that education. (just a thought).
So the training program that I am choosing to follow is one obtained from "More Magazine: Mind, Body and Spirit Fitness." It is a 16 week long training plan and I have 17 weeks to train. Needless to say I am likely to repeat the first week to accommodate for my motivation in beginning a bit early. The goal for today is to run 1-1.5 miles at a 60% effort or about a 12:30 minute mile pace. I believe that is about a pace of 5.0 or slower. If it is too much slower than 5.0 I will likely travel at a faster pace until I get to the point in the training plan where I have to push myself.
I will let all know how things go tonight in my post tomorrow. (if I am too excited I am likely to post something tonight when I get back).
On a side note... hair... I am going to have to figure a way to style my hair during all this training as I plan to get my sweat on.... Suggestions are welcome.
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