I don’t usually post on Fridays. That’s because most of my knitting, and most of my opportunities to take good pictures, are on the weekends. So by the time Friday rolls around, I’ve used up all my pictures from the previous weekend. Since Fridays are normally quiet around here, I’m thinking about starting a new feature each Friday – Running Fridays.
Other than knitting, the only non-work activity I do regularly is run. However, when I’m not training for a specific event I become a real slacker. So, to motivate myself I will post each Friday about what I’ve done that week and my plan for the next week. If you don’t care to read about it, just don’t stop by on Fridays!
The next big event I am planning on running is the inaugural Route 66 Half-Marathon in Tulsa, OK in late November. I’m planning on following the novice Half-Marathon Training Plan from Hal Higdon. It’s only a 12 week plan (I need to start August 28), so until then I’m focusing on regaining my fitness level from my recent bout of slackitude.
This week’s workouts:
I ran/walked for about 30 minutes with my running buddies on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings before work. We ran 2 minutes and walked 1 minute intervals. It was really humid out, but I felt okay since we were going nice and slow.
Next week’s plan:
I won’t be able to run this weekend because I’m going on a float trip at Bennett Springs State Park. But next week I want to run at least 3 mornings during the week and do a slightly longer run on Saturday. I also want to move up to a 3 min run/1 min walk interval.
Wow! Kudos for you for keeping up with a running schedule. A half marathon too? Isn't that 13 miles or so? Wow...
It is so hard sometimes to get up in the morning and go for a run... but the rewards are amazing. I feel so rejuvenated and ready to go afterwards. And, I don't feel like a complete oaf knitting and watching So You Think You Can Dance? when i get home!
Hey Zarah,
I'm a runner too (though not very fast). These days with the hot weather, I've been doing most of my running indoors at the university gym, but I still try to put in my 20 to 30 miles a week. That's great that you're running a half-marathon. I was going to run the San Francisco Half-marathon in October for the Leukemia society, but had to pull out. I'll try again next year.
-Connie
Man. You are so good. I run my mouth a lot, but that's about it ;-)
Wow, a half-marathon! You go girl!! This year, 2 of my co-workers ran their first half-marathon. The fact that you are making the effort is inspiring.
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Great job with running! I, too, need a goal to strive for or else I really slack off. (I didn't run one step for 6 weeks after the St. Louis Half Marathon!)
I used Hal Higdon's novice training schedule when I trained for that race; it was great. I loved it. It's a gradual increase in distance, so I didn't really feel it too much.
I'll be sure to check in every Friday... your posts will helop keep ME motivated!