I'm "in training"! This week kicks off my 16 week training program for my 1st half marathon. I can't believe I am choosing to run 13.1 miles! If all goes well, I will do 2 halfs before the end of the year. Heck, I might even do a 3rd in Feb!
I am really excited about this new love in my life! Who knew that at 31 I would be starting an adventure like this. I love the quite time I get. I have stopped running with my mp3, so it's just me and nature. Of course some of nature scares...

Jessica

Holy cow!! Father's day morning I got up early and set out for my long run. I had mapped out my course and was set for 9 miles.
The first 5.5 miles wasn't so bad. After that the sun was high and I hit the wall. To finish I had to run/walk. I was a little disappointed that I walked, but the heat was getting to me.

I am proud that I have made it this far. Monday starts my 16 week training program for my first half marathon. This is the last week I can sneak in some junk food...

Jessica

So today was my day to do 7.5 miles. The past few weeks it's been harder to do these long runs due to the heat. I have slowed down some and I think I will have to slow down a little more. I really don't like running a pace of 11-12 min/mile. I feel it's too slow, but if I don't I won't last in the heat.
I felt really good for the first 5 miles or so. After that it was a struggle to continue. I did about 7.75 miles in 1:30. Not great, but not too bad. I am over half way to the 13.1 miles that...

Jessica

I am so freaking happy with myself! Today was a group run with the running club. Everyone was going to run 3-4 miles except for 2 people. They were sheduled to do 6 miles for their training. Some how I feel in behind them and was at a comfortable pace. When it came time to head back, I felt too good. I decided to see if I could hang. I totally did it!! I ran 6 miles with no breaks at an awesome 10:18 pace.
I know that I will have no problem doing the 13.1 miles in October.
...

Jessica

I so didn't time myself right with my first long run!
It took 27:25 mintues to do the first 2.5 miles. I took 2 walking breaks.
One the way back I ran more and I made it back in 19:35 mintues. How the heck did that happen?!? I still took 2 walking breaks but they were shorter.

I feel great! I don't feel like I am pushing myself too much. I am going to try to do it again tomorrow before everything gets crazy.

Jessica