Sooo ... the weather forecast for today:
5PM 40 degrees, feels like 34
6PM 37 degrees, feels like 32
AWESOME.
Maybe I'll be able to get into the campus gym. Because holy crap. Def need to go shopping for warmer running clothes.
Talked to Dad last night and found out I have access the gym at home, so I'm good to go when I go home for holidays. I'll have to run on a treadmill, but it's an option.
I hate being cold.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
Day 1!
First day of the schedule and I actually did it. Ran 20 min and walked 10 min. J came and we ran around the DF. 2 laps = 1.5 miles. We did about 2 miles running and then walked a little more than that. Today felt good. It wasn't too cold, and having J there really helped me keep my pace up.
Noticing some weird physical things, like my right foot feeling numb on part of the pad and arch about five minutes in. Not sure what that is about. Wondering about my form and if that is problem...
Tomorrow is a rest day. Run again on Wednesday :)
Noticing some weird physical things, like my right foot feeling numb on part of the pad and arch about five minutes in. Not sure what that is about. Wondering about my form and if that is problem...
Tomorrow is a rest day. Run again on Wednesday :)
weekend update
I ran on Saturday around 4:00PM. Borrowed J's watch to time myself. Set a goal of 20 minutes. Parked behind the DP and ran out towards the barn and back to SP. Picked up part of the cross country course which was clearly marked so I didn't get lost haha. Pretty good run. It was hard at first and I wanted to stop, but didn't. Slowed my pace waaaay down at times, but by about 15 minutes I felt really good and probably could have gone for longer, but I don't want to overdo it.
Dinner with M on Sunday and we talked about how my schedule starts today. I told him I'm worried about what to do if it rains or is really cold. He told me I'd have to put on my "big girl panties" and bundle up. Said he'd come run with me or ride his bike next to me and yell at me (haha). Um, no thanks. Offered to let me borrow his spandex (haha) or to go shopping with me to help me pick out the appropriate attire. Mentioned he thought the idea of J and I running a marathon was pretty cool. I'm pretty happy he's so supportive.
Still pretty concerned by the prospect of running 26.2 miles... I mean, really? That's a lot. But I guess the training is the whole point. No one could do it without the prep. Also am kind of excited by the idea of having such a big goal and working toward it. I'll be happy just to finish a marathon without dying.
Actual schedule starts tonight. Calendars are up on the fridge. Plan is to get dressed to run immediately when I get home. 5:30ish: running 20 minutes, walking 10 minutes. Not sure what route I'll take. I like running on trails and such, but really like being able to later drive a route and clock the mileage... Will need to figure that out. Especially since the next part of the training is in miles, not minutes.
I hope it's not too cold this evening...
Dinner with M on Sunday and we talked about how my schedule starts today. I told him I'm worried about what to do if it rains or is really cold. He told me I'd have to put on my "big girl panties" and bundle up. Said he'd come run with me or ride his bike next to me and yell at me (haha). Um, no thanks. Offered to let me borrow his spandex (haha) or to go shopping with me to help me pick out the appropriate attire. Mentioned he thought the idea of J and I running a marathon was pretty cool. I'm pretty happy he's so supportive.
Still pretty concerned by the prospect of running 26.2 miles... I mean, really? That's a lot. But I guess the training is the whole point. No one could do it without the prep. Also am kind of excited by the idea of having such a big goal and working toward it. I'll be happy just to finish a marathon without dying.
Actual schedule starts tonight. Calendars are up on the fridge. Plan is to get dressed to run immediately when I get home. 5:30ish: running 20 minutes, walking 10 minutes. Not sure what route I'll take. I like running on trails and such, but really like being able to later drive a route and clock the mileage... Will need to figure that out. Especially since the next part of the training is in miles, not minutes.
I hope it's not too cold this evening...
Friday, November 2, 2007
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.
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.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Training Day, um, 0?
11/1/07
Today at work I start browsing training sites. There are more than I imagined. Was only able to look at one, but it did suggest warming up to the "pre-marathon-training training". Basically, before you start training for a marathon (step 3) you need to train for training (step 2) and before that you need to make sure you are at the level to train for training (step 1). The guy suggests working yourself up to the first week of training on step 2. I think the numbers are something like 4 miles & 6 miles. I know I'm definitely not there yet.
The pre-training schedule is 19 weeks and I think the training schedule is also 19 weeks. Since the marathon we are supposed to run is in November of 2008 I have approximately 52 weeks, which is more than enough. So I decide to start step 1.
Which for me means, running. Just plain and simple, getting into a routine of running every other day for now. I make plans while at work to run when I get home. I also plan to check out more websites to get the best idea of how I can personally succeed. I feel like there is so much to know and think about and I have no clue about any of it.
On the drive home today I decide to clock the distance to my apartment from UCB intersection. 1 mile, almost exactly. Excited, because it makes it a 2 mile loop. Not excited that it is hilly. Everything out here is up and down... it's hard to find flat routes.
Get home and immediately change into running clothes. I don't even sit on the couch. I know once I'm there, I'm stuck. Take out the trash (that's been sitting for a week+) and then check the clock before going out. 5:43. I do a brisk walk around the parking lot before setting out.
The run starts off okay. The air is cold and I am not a huge fan of that. But my breathing seems okay and I'm not feeling the burn yet. Overall the run is good. The hills aren't as bad as I thought and I only have a few times where I feel like my lungs want to explode. And it would only be a mild explosion, not the fierce kind that I felt when I first started in June. I like the route, a new one for me, but dislike the stoplights and having to wait for traffic.
I make it home at 6:05 which is about 25 minutes. I approximate about 12.5 min miles. I don't know if that's good or bad or what. But for now it's a start.
Still excited about running. I'm definitely going to check out more training sites tonight. Probably won't run tomorrow, but will definitlely plan for Saturday. That will be a true test of my horrible self-discipline and motivation. Wish me luck.
Today at work I start browsing training sites. There are more than I imagined. Was only able to look at one, but it did suggest warming up to the "pre-marathon-training training". Basically, before you start training for a marathon (step 3) you need to train for training (step 2) and before that you need to make sure you are at the level to train for training (step 1). The guy suggests working yourself up to the first week of training on step 2. I think the numbers are something like 4 miles & 6 miles. I know I'm definitely not there yet.
The pre-training schedule is 19 weeks and I think the training schedule is also 19 weeks. Since the marathon we are supposed to run is in November of 2008 I have approximately 52 weeks, which is more than enough. So I decide to start step 1.
Which for me means, running. Just plain and simple, getting into a routine of running every other day for now. I make plans while at work to run when I get home. I also plan to check out more websites to get the best idea of how I can personally succeed. I feel like there is so much to know and think about and I have no clue about any of it.
On the drive home today I decide to clock the distance to my apartment from UCB intersection. 1 mile, almost exactly. Excited, because it makes it a 2 mile loop. Not excited that it is hilly. Everything out here is up and down... it's hard to find flat routes.
Get home and immediately change into running clothes. I don't even sit on the couch. I know once I'm there, I'm stuck. Take out the trash (that's been sitting for a week+) and then check the clock before going out. 5:43. I do a brisk walk around the parking lot before setting out.
The run starts off okay. The air is cold and I am not a huge fan of that. But my breathing seems okay and I'm not feeling the burn yet. Overall the run is good. The hills aren't as bad as I thought and I only have a few times where I feel like my lungs want to explode. And it would only be a mild explosion, not the fierce kind that I felt when I first started in June. I like the route, a new one for me, but dislike the stoplights and having to wait for traffic.
I make it home at 6:05 which is about 25 minutes. I approximate about 12.5 min miles. I don't know if that's good or bad or what. But for now it's a start.
Still excited about running. I'm definitely going to check out more training sites tonight. Probably won't run tomorrow, but will definitlely plan for Saturday. That will be a true test of my horrible self-discipline and motivation. Wish me luck.
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