I haven't updated everyone on my training...or lack there of. I am such a lazy bum, I'm lucky to get to the gym once a week, but I am a busy individual or at least that's my excuse. ;) My friend Amber, who does this sort of thing, made up a training schedule for herself, Julianne and I that started this past week. I was supposed to run 3 times this week, two 2 mile runs and then a long run of 4 miles today..oh, and cross-train/weights on the days you don't run.
Well. I only went to the gym once this past week and ran 3.1 miles in 35 minutes, with no x-training in between. BUT, I am proud of myself because I went to the gym today and ran 4.06 miles in 48-50 minutes; I can't remember the exact time cause I'm pretty sure I was dying and gasping for air. ha ;) I know the time isn't the greatest but that's the longest I've ever run, so it's good for me.
Now that I've past the 'I could never run long distances' hurdle, I think I can do this. I find myself worrying about the time and thinking that if I stop to walk then I suck and shouldn't even try. But being that this is my first attempt to run long distances, I really shouldn't be so hard on myself and just be grateful I completed the goal. I'm going to try to keep that mentality cause if not I'll just give up and not try. :)
However, it's going to be tough to train the next couple weeks cause I'll be out of town most of the rest of the month and some of December. But I'm going to try my best and I have to learn to like running outside cause running miles and miles on a treadmill is no bueno...it's just so dang cold and hilly out there! ha
3 comments:
Hey, Beth! Love your blog! You are so great. That training schedule sounds amazing! Good luck!
Beth! I am proud of you. I remember my fist time running farther then 3 miles. Big accomplishment. Keep running it gets easier.
Beth! It really does get easier... I'm loving your blog!
Amber
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