A step closer...

Chris Week 11 = 0

While I pulled myself together enough on vacation to run two days, I wasn't able to run any days the week we returned. In addition to traveling almost every day for work meetings, I caught a horrible cold on the airplane on the way home. So, sadly, instead of being refreshed and energized -for work and for running - after a nice vacation, I was knocked on my behind with a wicked cold and had no energy for running what-so-ever. I know some people are good at running or exercising even when they are sick - but I'm just not at that level of commitment yet!

That being said, I got outside (despite light snow/rain) for a nice 7 mile run today. It felt great and I'm excited to get back into the groove. In addition, I think we nailed down our training program - so we are one step closer to officially starting our marathon training!

If anyone out there reading has tried this 18 week Novice I by Hal Higdon, please let us know how it worked out or if you'd make any changes. We will start the program in June! Until then, I hope to keep up a good practice training of running 3-4 days per week... let's see if I can do it!

2 comments:

RedBaron said...

That plan is the one I used for the Detroit Marathon in 2005 and it worked great for me.
Just pick one and stick to it and you'll be fine. You guys are both good runners and as long as you get all your miles in you'll be just fine and have a blast!

Granny said...

You can do it. You both are so goal focused that its already a done deal - enjoy the process and the sunny days that are coming Boston's way.
Gran