Okay everyone…I just want to check in. I've had some people asking about where we're supposed to be by now with our training. No one ever responds to me, so I assumed everyone had quit on me, except my trusty friends I work with. They are still going full force. Karen run/walked 7+ miles the other day and Cindy I know has extra stress to burn off with her oldest baby graduating soon.
Kimi, I know you called and said you were "very serious." Let me know if you still are. Ashley, from talking to you over the weekend, I think we're on the same page. I'm putting you in charge of keeping up with Jennie. Leigh, I know you're probably exhausted lately with Baby Teagan, and those other two rowdy kids…or 3 rowdy boys actually, so let me know what you want to do. If you don't want to do the 1/2, then, maybe you can run a 10k with us or something later. Marsha, you're getting married in a couple of weeks, and according to Facebook you're 5 am Boot Camp classes are kicking you're booty. You should be able to pick up with us after the honeymoon, right?
I know Joni is keeping up. We are supposed to be able to do three miles at the pace you plan on doing the race by the end of this month. So if you plan on running the race, you should be able to run 3 miles by June 30. If you plan on run/walking the race, you should be able to run/walk 3 miles by June 30th. If you plan on walking the race, you should be able to walk 3 miles by June 30th. AND if you plan on sitting on your butt in the air conditioner while others run the race in November…congratulations, you're already a pro.
According to the training plan I started on, this week we should be able to run 2 miles.
June 1-7
Day 1:
Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
Jog 3/4 mile (or 8 minutes)
Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
Day 2:
Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
Jog 1 mile (or 10 minutes)
Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
Jog 1 mile (or 10 minutes)
Day 3:
Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2-1/4 miles (or 25 minutes) with no walking.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
So where do I start?
So, it turns out that there are a decent number of people who are interested...or at least were before the weekend hit. If you lost your mojo over the weekend, then watch the highlights of the Boston Marathon tonight. They ran it this morning...and actually, maybe there are still some people running it! How many times have you watched a marathon and thought, if THAT person can do it, then I can do it.
Everyone is at a different training level right now, but I'm going to start from the VERY BEGINNING. The surest way to failing is to start out too fast. You'll hurt yourself, and you'll come up with all kinds of excuses when your shins are killing you or your knee caps feel like they're going to pop right off. I found a schedule that is intended to take you from the couch to the 5k in two months. There isn't anyone I know that can't build up to 3 miles in 2 months, so let's see whatcha got! According to this schedule this week should go like this:
Workout #1:
Brisk 5 minute walk to warm up. Then, alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 mins.
Workout #2:
Same as #1.
Workout #3:
Same as #1.
So that's it. Just 20 mins. a day 3 days this week. If that's not a slow start, I don't know what is. The article promises this will get you in shape, so let's give it a try. If you want to see the whole schedule you can click on this link: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I'll try to fix the blog so everyone can comment without an account. I want to hear how your progress goes. It could be great motivation.
Everyone is at a different training level right now, but I'm going to start from the VERY BEGINNING. The surest way to failing is to start out too fast. You'll hurt yourself, and you'll come up with all kinds of excuses when your shins are killing you or your knee caps feel like they're going to pop right off. I found a schedule that is intended to take you from the couch to the 5k in two months. There isn't anyone I know that can't build up to 3 miles in 2 months, so let's see whatcha got! According to this schedule this week should go like this:
Workout #1:
Brisk 5 minute walk to warm up. Then, alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 mins.
Workout #2:
Same as #1.
Workout #3:
Same as #1.
So that's it. Just 20 mins. a day 3 days this week. If that's not a slow start, I don't know what is. The article promises this will get you in shape, so let's give it a try. If you want to see the whole schedule you can click on this link: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I'll try to fix the blog so everyone can comment without an account. I want to hear how your progress goes. It could be great motivation.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Just Say Yes!
Okay, I don't have a lot of time to make this blog too fancy...I mean, I'm already trying to figure out when I'm going to find the time to run. There were enough people "on the fence" to get something going. Don't let me down! I'd also like to call out those friends that were chatting it up with me this morning on email, and as soon as they got my Marathon email, they disappeared. Also, to those of you who literally hate me right now, you'll love me in November.
To the right of this post I've added two links. One is a link to a page that helps you map out your routes. You can also search your area for different routes others have mapped. It's free! I also included the SA Rock n' Roll Half website for your reference and motivation.
Before I go...I want to give you The Top 10 Reasons You Should Say Yes To Running This With Me:
10. You'll feel better during the day if you run.
9. You will look better...don't kid yourself...you're not 20 anymore.
8. If you really stick to it, you'll be able to run/walk further than you ever thought you could.
7. You get to buy new shoes.
6. For everyone that actually signs up and goes to SA, I'll buy a cute matching running shirts.
5. You'll be able to eat Mexican food without any guilt because you'll burn those calories in training.
4. You can talk about your training at the watercooler at work as if you're a real runner.
3. You'll be a good role model for your kids, neices, nephews, brothers, sisters.
2. For the rest of your life, you'll be able to casually mention that half-marathon you did. You'll make it seem like no big deal, but deep inside you hope the person you're talking to didn't do a full marathon.
1. We'll have a really good time getting away for the weekend!
Now, I'm going to try to figure out a way to have a little list of who's a YES and who's a MAYBE. Those of you who said NO...I'll keep your identity private, but just know...you'll have to live with that decision.
To the right of this post I've added two links. One is a link to a page that helps you map out your routes. You can also search your area for different routes others have mapped. It's free! I also included the SA Rock n' Roll Half website for your reference and motivation.
Before I go...I want to give you The Top 10 Reasons You Should Say Yes To Running This With Me:
10. You'll feel better during the day if you run.
9. You will look better...don't kid yourself...you're not 20 anymore.
8. If you really stick to it, you'll be able to run/walk further than you ever thought you could.
7. You get to buy new shoes.
6. For everyone that actually signs up and goes to SA, I'll buy a cute matching running shirts.
5. You'll be able to eat Mexican food without any guilt because you'll burn those calories in training.
4. You can talk about your training at the watercooler at work as if you're a real runner.
3. You'll be a good role model for your kids, neices, nephews, brothers, sisters.
2. For the rest of your life, you'll be able to casually mention that half-marathon you did. You'll make it seem like no big deal, but deep inside you hope the person you're talking to didn't do a full marathon.
1. We'll have a really good time getting away for the weekend!
Now, I'm going to try to figure out a way to have a little list of who's a YES and who's a MAYBE. Those of you who said NO...I'll keep your identity private, but just know...you'll have to live with that decision.
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