This past summer, I put in a lot of miles in my Nike cross-trainers which, I later found out to be the most insane act of violence on my toes nails. I have since learned not to run an average of 21 run miles per week in non-running shoes. I have yet to mentally recover from my actions ( my toe nail is still trying to grow back) BUT I have since purchased a pair of New Balance Stability which, if I stay the course, is sure to see a great deal of mileage in the next several weeks. After building up my runners confidence this summer I thought, "maybe I will start competing in races [again]." So, this week, I've decided that, after speaking about it for several months, it is time to actually "be about that runners life" and train for.... drum roll.... a half-marathon! HA, I'm sure you, the reader, expected me to say something like a marathon, a triathlon, a Tough Mudder? If that was your expectation, I am truly sorry that you missed the hint in the title, "Road to the Half..."
I did some shopping around and came across a beginners training program on popsugar.com. Though I have about nine weeks to train, given my current fitness level and average weekly mileage, I think this 16- week program is the best fit for me. I decided to use week five as my starting point.
Races dates:
10K Race for Equal Justice, March 19, 2016- Washington, D.C.
Half Marathon sponsored by Covenant Health, April 3, 2016- Knoxville, TN.
Marathon- SIKE (ok, ok....one day)
