So I’m officially starting my training this weekend or well….monday morning.
I need to get in the habit of mostly being a morning runner because of the fact that i often work late and this time around? No hiatus’s.
But I’m a bit worried about my knee(s). I plan on taking more preventative care this time around…icing, taking more potassium pills to keep my muscles strong, buying better sneakers, and the like…but I want to finish in 5:30:00. thats my goal.
The race I’ve decided on? The Hartford Marathon in Hartford, CT. We’ll be able to crash with boyfriend’s family since they’re from the CT and hopefully?? I can get my family to come down to cheer me on also! It should be…awesome. This marathon - unlike MCM you have to finish in under 6 hours…so keeping a 13:00 minute pace. I figure…if i train properly? It shouldn’t be a problem/
Also? I’m running the North Face Endurance Half Marathon at the end of August. It’s in Great Falls, VA, all trail running (less wretched on my poor knees!) and well…I’m pretty stoked that I’ll be doing not one…but TWO races. And i might also run the Capitol Hill 10k and the Komen 5k….if i feel up to it.
I’m excited to get back into this. I tried to convince myself that running wasn’t my thing. But in all reality? It is. I just…hate the effort but I want to embrace it. I want to be a true runner. I want to get up at 6am for my runs. I want to not miss a training run unless ABSOLUTELY Necessary (i.e. my friends wedding that I’m going to in Boston at the end of June…) this time around? I’m doin’ right since i know…I KNOW that I can.
So i need to find a training plan…I need to find new sneakers. I want a new long sleeve shirt to run in, I’m going to start eating better, and stop drinking…sunkist soda which i thought was caffeine free but was told today that i was wrong…so very very wrong. Damnit. Also? I need to register for said races. $60 for the half, and $80 for the full. I’m excited though 
Anyhow, it’s Friday (yay!) and i’m crossing my fingers to get out of work early so that i can get to the gym and get this ball rollin’!
Much love freaders, and happy friday!!
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May 9, 2008 at 2:38 pm
katelin
oh man that is awesome, i sometimes wish i was a runner at heart, but alas it is so not for me, haha. good luck!
and happy friday!
May 9, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Brandilicious
if you need supporters in CT I’m 20 minutes away from Hartford and gladly would cheer you on!
May 9, 2008 at 3:56 pm
themoderngal
please tell me how to make myself enjoy running
May 9, 2008 at 4:59 pm
tipptalk
You go girl. I wish I could do it!
May 9, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Julie
Awesome! I am actually doing MCM this year and I am thinking of doing the Hartford Half as a training run, if possible. Might be too close together. Looking forward to hearing about your training!
May 9, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Dara
I’m sure you probably already know this but coolrunning.com has good training programs. Their (20-week) marathon training schedule seems reasonable.
May 9, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Maria
to marathon you need to give up caffeine? now i have even MORE respect for you! good luck!
May 10, 2008 at 4:14 pm
anna lee
Good luck with your training!
May 10, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Stephanie
So exciting - glad you decided on a race! I’m running the NYC half in July and a full in September. CANNOT WAIT! Also, you will totally be able to run at a 13 minute mile pace.
May 11, 2008 at 3:53 pm
nicoleantoinette
I love your enthusiasm and positive attitude. Very inspiring Miss Heidi.
May 12, 2008 at 9:41 am
Laurel
Hooray for training!!!!! I am so glad you found a good goal to work towards.
May 12, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Playful Professional
Do you need someone to train with… even if it’s just a web training buddy? I think the half marathon in Great Falls sounds great. I’m planning on running one somewhere (maybe in the DC area) the end of the summer so I can get back on the running horse soon. Got a lot of work ahead of me, but I’m pretty excited to start training. Good luck!