Okay, so I have officially lost it. The last few months have been absolutely horrific and I think I am sinking into a depression. So in attempt to bail myself out (as no one else can help me but me), I am going to start training for a MARATHON starting today. I mentally feel like running away right now so I am going to physically put myself through this challenge in hopes that I will retrieve my mind back because I am going crazy.
I am following Hal Higdon's Novice Marathon Program because it is simple and easy to follow. I also had sucess with following his schedule when I ran my first (and sadly only) half-marathon 2 years ago.
Today is the first day, and oddly it starts with "rest". But, that will give me time to go to sleep early...which is fine, beacuse sleeping is the only thing that I truely love doing these days. So my plan is to get back to my A.M. training schedule. So, whether I am running outside or strength training at the gym, I know I will get my workout in and be somewhat happy with my day.
Here is a link to my program that starts today, but really, the workout actually starts tomorrow morning, BRIGHT AND EARLY!!
Marathon Training Guide (Novice)
Monday: In this training schedule for novice marathoners, Monday is always a day of rest. Count on it! Rest is important for recovery after the weekend's workouts, particularly as the long runs progress from 6 to 20 miles. Your body needs time to recover. So take the day off. Friday is also a day of rest. In this program you will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sunday is a day for cross-training. (If you want, you can reverse the order of the Saturday/Sunday workouts.) Let's begin this Monday, the first day of your marathon journey, by contemplating the training that will begin tomorrow.
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