Half marathon training back ON!!
I probably had a few too many pain au chocolat and croissant in France...fortunately I didn't gain any weight (what's the name of that book...French women don't get fat?). I have only 6 weeks to train for the Toronto half marathon. Normally, I would follow Hal Higdon's 12-week training plan...since I have to jump in at week 7, I am going back to the Novice schedule. Maybe it is still possible to improve my time from last year, since my training base this year is higher and I have an extra year of experience. Maybe. But, I suppose that I shouldn't put pressure on myself. Let's just aim to it finish strong.
Today's run: 11.85 km
Time: 1:25:45
Pace: 7:14/km
Calories burned: 774 (yay)
Feeling: good, no walk breaks taken
Not bad, considering that it's been awhile since I did a run over 10 km. I was really pleased that I was able to do it without walking. I am considering trying to run the half marathon with no walk breaks. However, that would mean that I have to learn how to take my gels without walking...haha :) I guess that will be my next challenge.
About Me
- anners
- I am an average, not-really-athletic woman who took up running in an attempt to lose weight. That was in the summer of 2004. In the beginning, I found it difficult to run continuously for 10 minutes. I ran my first half marathon in June 2005, and my first full marathon in May 2006. I lost about 25 lbs over time. In March 2010, I had a baby!! Now it is like starting from scratch again, but I am determined to stick to it!
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Welcome back Anners! I read some of your posts on the RR forum and thought I'd check out your site. I loved reading about your journey to becoming a marathoner. Very inspirational! Later this month I'll be signing up for my first 1/2 walking marathon (2007 Edmonton ING) - best to just sign up and get the training underway as soon as possible. I'll definately be checking in again. Great blog.
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