1ST HALF MARATHON

Running my fourth half in January, but my first since I have put on over 20 lbs over last year's racing weight. I am hoping that training and having an online community to help keep me on track will do the trick so I don't give up and can lose all the extra bulge. Sending a friend request and hopefully we can help each other stick to a training program. Anyone else training for a HM or getting back into running please add me!

I just bought a pair of PURPLE and TURQUOISE Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11 for my half marathon training.

Inaugural run tomorrow AM!

If those are them in your picture, I LOVE them!

Yup. These are the ones. )

"Mama says they was magic shoes. They could take me anywhere."

I am on week 2 of the Hal Higdon training and honestly, I am struggling.. I am making my runs, but I am SO tired and having trouble keeping my head in the game.. I did the C25K with 30 consecutive days of 30DS. From there I went right into this training.. I think my body is screaming for a break.. I'm trying not to take more that the Friday rest day, but mentally I am having trouble... Running 3 miles seems to be getting harder rather than easier... All suggestions welcomed!!

I am on week 2 of the Hal Higdon training and honestly, I am struggling.. I am making my runs, but I am SO tired and having trouble keeping my head in the game.. I did the C25K with 30 consecutive days of 30DS. From there I went right into this training.. I think my body is screaming for a break.. I'm trying not to take more that the Friday rest day, but mentally I am having trouble... Running 3 miles seems to be getting harder rather than easier... All suggestions welcomed!!

Just keep moving. I'm in week 5, and there were weeks that were tough, but you'll pull through. Make sure you rest on rest days, and if you are out on a run and feel pooped, walk for a bit. Just cover the distance - don't worry about time. I've started incorporating walk intervals into my runs, and my times have actually decreased. Right now, I run for 3 minutes, and then walk for 1. That break helps more than you know! I'll be moving to a 4/1 ratio soon, and then start weaning the walking down. I just wasn't used to covering this much distance. I ran over 60 miles in August!

Oh,and so you know you aren't alone - my run last night was one of the worst I've had in months. I was sore, exhausted, and almost puked twice - AND IT WAS ONLY 3 MILES!!!! I ended up walking more than running, but in the end, I got my 3 miles in, took a long shower, ate dinner, and stretched. I feel better today, and I know that in the end, we are all going to have bad days here and there, and tomorrow's run will be better!

Thanks SO Much!! This is very encouraging to me.. My longest run so far was 4 miles on Saturday.. I did ok with 3 miles last week. However, on my 4 mile run at about 2.7 miles I just hit a brick wall. That is the point in a 3 mile run that I have to push myself to the end.. I think I just gave up mentally knowing I still had to push for another 1.3 miles... I did walk/run intervals for the rest of the run.. I have felt so defeated since.. I have still completed my training but it's almost like after Saturday I have mentally given myself permission to hit that wall with each run.. Today was only a 2 mile run but not even a mile in I was struggling... I was determined not to let the mental part of this beat me... So I pushed... I ended up running the the 2 miles in just under 20 minutes without walking but it was HARD... So...it was a good run...I guess... It is really good to know that the rest of yall have these days/weeks too... I was wondering if I needed an extra rest day this week, but honestly, on my rest days I just feel lazy and sluggish... I make myself take 1 a week, but would rather not increase them if my body and mind can just hang in there...:)

bumping for later

I should make clear that fuel in this case means the day before as does the wine..... I have never hit the booze and THEN gone for a run ! When I reread my post, It didn't seem clear. LOL ....

I'm only on week 1 and for some reason yesterday I just felt so sluggish! It was only 3 miles but I could barely muster a decent pace. Then today I go out and run a PR 5K... guess I'm in for a rollercoaster ride the next 12 weeks!
I also hear that the foods you have the day before a run can really influence your performance, so that may be something else to consider and keep track of.

Based on all the posts from my runner friends, yesterday was just CRAPTASTIC all around. I don't think one person reported a good run yesterday. Moon phase? :huh:

How is everyone doing?

I just finished week 2, and although I had to juggle the workouts a bit, I'm proud to say I didn't miss one! Some days were easy, others hard. I seem to be in a funk with my workouts lately, hopefully it will pass soon.

I'd get the pain checked. If you are supposed to be recovered and cleared to run, I would expect a dull ache, but not terrible pain. When I recovered from my MCL tear, it hurt, but was more annoying than show stopping. Does that make sense? I felt like this around week 3, and actually had a built in break - I went on vacation! Give yourself a day or two, and then get back on the horse. If you wanna talk more, PM me.