Today’s Run: \u00a0Rest Day<\/p>\n
We have entered week seven of our 18 week marathon training program. \u00a0We are following Hal Higdon (HH) Intermediate I program.<\/p>\n
I have utilized HH programs for every race I have ever run save my C25K program. \u00a0That is the program responsible for me becoming a runner. \u00a0HH has never let me down and I am counting on him holding my hand through this, my first marathon. \u00a0To say that I am terrified does not begin to scratch the surface of my terrifiededness (terr-i-fie-ded-ness).<\/p>\n
Tomorrow finds our midweek run at 7 miles give or take a little bit. \u00a0As we encounter these new distances, we kinda guess on the side of going further than needed rather than be short the distance scheduled. \u00a0Tomorrow could be 7 1\/2 or just seven. \u00a0Either way, our “little” mid week runs are getting to be not quite so little.<\/p>\n
This week, our long run will be 17 miles. \u00a0No, that is not what HH says to do. \u00a0We (my husband and I) have many friends who are experienced marathoners and they say that if at all possible, fit a 23 miler into your schedule. \u00a0The HH program we are doing has two 20 milers. \u00a0We will do the first 20 miler as directed and the second one will be a 23 miler. \u00a0Hence the larger long distance runs. \u00a0We need a larger foundation to be able to do a 23 mile run. \u00a0So, this Saturday morning will find us attempting 17 miles! \u00a0I can hardly wait!!!<\/p>\n
On the whole, I am loving and I mean loving training for this race. \u00a0Parts of me hope it never comes because I am having such a good time. \u00a0The other half of me wishes it was already over. \u00a0Both my husband and I are getting tired. \u00a0We are not spring chickens here at 51 years old. \u00a0Most marathoners~serious marathoners~not people like me who are hoping and praying to make it across the finish line, are much, much younger than we are. \u00a0( and I understand that there are people my age who are the energizer bunny…)<\/p>\n
Yes, week 7. \u00a0Almost the half way point!!! \u00a0Hey, YA!<\/p>\n
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