Here it is...
Why is this picture monumental? I thought my jogging stroller days were long gone with him, but this picture means they may be back!
I pretty much gave up jogging stroller runs once I realized I was spending more time picking up sticks, sippy cups, and shoes than running.
I really hope I don't jinx myself by writing this, but after three good runs, I think the jogging stroller might be back in business. I'm so excited to run with my little running buddy again, even if it means picking up an occasional stick. (Notice the stick in the picture.) Don't get me wrong, he didn't sit there without a peep or squirm the entire time, but any run with him that consists of more running than entertaining is a success.
Right after I decided that staying home to watch Biggest Loser sounded much better than doing the usual intervals at the track tonight, I realized that the half marathon I signed up for is less than 6 weeks away.
It's been nice to run when I want, how far I want, and how fast I want for the past three weeks, but I think I'm ready for a schedule again. I looked up some half marathon training plans today, and found a couple that look good to me. If you are looking for some training plans as well check out The Ultimate Half Marathon Training Plan (This is the one pictured below), and Hall's Half Marathon Training Plan. The smart coach trainer from Runner's World is also a good tool to use (just scroll down the homepage a little and you'll see it).
This is the plan I decided on (the last 6 weeks of it anyway).
Some of the lingo on here is a little confusing, but the homepage where I found it has a key to all the abbreviations, as well as a detailed description of what they mean.
What training plans have you used?
I used Hal Higdon's training plans for my very first half marathon, and marathon. You can choose between novice, intermediate, or advanced levels of training.
Do you like the structure of training programs, or do you like freedom to choose your own workout?
I love and thrive off the structure of a training program! I love knowing exactly what I'm going to do the next day for my run without even having to think about it.
Are you training for a race right now?
I'm training going to start training (tomorrow) for the Carrabba's Classic Half Marathon which is June 18th. I'm usually in it for the t-shirt, but after doing this race twice and seeing their t-shirts, I gotta say I'm in it for the free Carrabba's meal afterwards.
What are your top motivators to do races?
2. A feeling of accomplishment
3. T-shirts
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