Week Two - Day 4 - Long Run

Wrapping up Week Two of official training for the half marathon. I end each week with a “long” run. This one was not too long - only 4 miles - but you have o start somewhere . . .and I am still building my base.


The run went ok. Still not feeling it, but getting stronger - both my lungs and legs. I can definitely feel the wear on my body by the end of the week. I am not too concerned about my time on these runs, but it was better than my 4 miler last week when I almost passed out.

So, I have that going for me.

Week One - Day Three - First "Long" Run

Did my first “long” run today - only 4 miles, but it took a lot out of me. Was breathless and lightheaded at the end. Ran the bridge - twice. Got off to a late start (about 0900) and had not eaten breakfast. Probably had low blood sugar.

Anyway, really really struggled at the end. 14:30 pace for a while - slower than walking :(.

Finished. But on the way home, I almost passed out. I stopped by the convenience store to pick up a Gatorade. Was really dizzy there. Honestly though I would fall. I asked the clerk if I could just sit down for a awhile. And I did. About 5 minutes - sipped my gatorade. Got some sugar in my blood - felt better. Still, it was a little disconcerting.

Finished my mileage. Finished Week One with just one missed workout on Thurs (work). Here is to a solid beginning,

Week One - Day One - My First 2

Ran the Day One mileage today - only 2 miles. But it was hard. It was hard because I was on the treadmill. It was hard because it was later at night (about 2230). And, It was hard because I ate a giant Mexican Dinner at Peppers only a few hours before.

But .. . I did it! I preserved. I carried through. I was relentless - well you get the idea. . . .

Feel hot and sweaty and it is 10 pm . . . and Cheri won’t go near me because i stink

But I feel good about this beginning - Hope much more is to come.

Day ZERO - Back on the Road

Day ZERO

Back on the Road! My training doesn’t officially start til Tuesday, but I wanted to get on the road and running again beforehand.

I sat down this weekend and crafted a 16 week plan to complete a half marathon in November. I signed up for the Disney Wine and Dine Half over Chris’ dive championship weekend. 13.1 miles - WOW. Who would have thought that I would even consider such a thing last year when I first started running. Now, I actually think I can do it.

Anyway, the plan is to take a few weeks rebuilding my base, then slowly build to longer and longer runs until I can do 10 to 12. Then I should be ready.

Training starts for real on Tuesday. This week I should get about 11 miles total in - certainly doable - have done it before.

Want to keep this journal as a record of the training and this accomplishment. Also, perhaps some training pointers also.

Lets get it started.