Sometime last week I became possessed with the ludicrous idea that I wanted to run a half-marathon next spring. Not just any half marathon, The Disney Princess Half Marathon. And I want to wear my wedding tiara while I do it.
what . . . What . . . WHAT?!
Yes, you read correctly. One part of my brain came up with a crazy idea and the rest of me is just crazy enough to say, "Why not?"
There's a long road ahead of me (pardon the unintentional running pun. Get it? "long road" . . . sorry, moving on . . . ) partly because I haven't run in about three years, partly because winter is coming and I have asthma problems when I exercise in cold weather, partly because I've gained about 50lbs in the last few years, and partly because . . . well, a half marathon seems like it could be a bit lofty.
But then again, three years ago I mastered the couch to 5k program (found at www.coolrunning.com) and felt better than I've ever felt in my life. If I can tackle the task of teaching my body to run 3.1 miles in only 9 weeks, why not 13.1 miles in 18 weeks?
This is my plan: I'll start with week three of the couch to 5k program. I think I'm physically fit enough to skip those first two weeks. From there, I'll continue my training with the half marathon program I found at www.marathonrookie.com. Together, they represent 17 weeks of training. Perfect!
I plan to post my progress here for continual motivation. And hopefully, in 18 short weeks, I'll look back and see just how far I've come.
See you on the flip side,
Wendy
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