So, I finally started my marathon training! I was really nervous because I've been having alot of knee pain so up until now I have been resting it. So, yesterday I finally got out there with my running shoes and did the 3 miles!! And the best part was that I had NO knee pain. It made my day I was so happy. Then I came home and cooked a delicous dinner of tilapia, rice, cactus, and a big green salad. I have the leftovers for lunch today, yum! =)
Today is another 3 mile run so I am going to run after work on the Praire Path again. It only took 34 minutes for 3 miles yesterday...and I am happy with a slow steady pace. As long as I don't have knee pain I'll do whatever it takes.
This is the training advice for today from Hal Higdon:
Thursday: Run the same distance that you did on Tuesday: 3 miles at a comfortable pace. Again, remember the walking-break option I suggested for you on Tuesday. At 3 miles, you may want to run the full distance. But as the distance builds, and particularly on days when the weather is warm, you will appreciate a short break, particularly to stop for water. Since most novice runners will do some walking in the marathon--if only through the aid stations--you want to practice this as part of your strategy.
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