researching it

Checked out some websites today at work. The only one that seemed any good, is the one I looked at the other day. Marathontraining.com

I really like it. Art Liberman is the author and he provides detailed info on countless topics of interest. This is where I found the 3 step training schedule.

Today I also found a beginner's run/walk schedule. It starts off with walking a total of 37 minutes in a week. I know I'm past that.

There is a lot of information on the site about injury prevention and preparing for training. I realize I'm not experienced in running and I know I'm the type to jump into something hard core, rather than work my way up to something. This beginner's schedule will work really well for me, I think.

I'm going to start with week 11 which is a total of 78 minutes running and 42 minutes walking in one week. The schedule peaks at running 129 minutes in a week and ends at week 18 with running 86 minutes and walking 34. It just seems like something I can really stick to without feeling like I'm over doing it.

Another point on the website is that when running, it should be a relaxed, aerobic pace, where you can have a conversation without gulping for breath. It makes sense to me how all of the tips on the site will help me work up to being able to run a marathon.

I am starting to feel like my goal is so unrealistic. Mostly, I think, because I expect myself to be able to do things right away without practice or without working up to it. Maybe this is because I have such horrible self-discipline. It takes a lot to get me motivated and a lot to keep me motivated.

Reading the articles makes me feel like it's more attainable. I think I can do this.

I'm planning to design a calendar tonight to track my schedule and what I actually do. I am really psyched about working hard and sticking to my training schedule. I've already talked to my friend, G, who is visiting next weekend. My schedule requires me to run on Friday and Sunday and she'll be here then. She knows I'm running, might come with me. But the fact that I've told her will hopefully help me to stick to it.

Oh, went to Barnes & Noble to see if there were any running books... none. Disappointed. There's a book on the website, The Everything Running Book... I think I might want it.

Planning to run tomorrow, just a little bit. My new training schedule starts on Monday, November 5th.