I have never attempted to run four half marathons in a year. I have done two marathons in a year, which could easily be broken down into four, but I have never set out to do four halfs in a year. Now I understand there are people out there who can do one a month, one a week, who knows, maybe even one a day. My feet won't allow for that, so I think shooting for four is a pretty good goal.
The first stop on this tour will be Chicago on July 22, when I run the Rock n Roll Chicago Half Marathon. I've done this race before. While it isn't one of my favorite races, it will be nice to race in Chicago again. Of course I'm not too thrilled with the July weather, but I'll cope.
The actual start of this quest began this morning, as I started my training. I headed out for a 4.1 mile run, which took about an hour. It was warm and a tad humid. Mark rode ahead on his bike and did a 10 mile bike ride. I felt good on the Monon plugging away. This was not a speedy run. I just wanted a solid hour's run under my belt.
For my training, I would like to run 4 days a week, whenever my schedule allows. My base run will be a 4 mile run, and then slowly extend the miles and time from there - gradually of course. For the first race, I won't be gunning for a specific time, but I would like to hang around the 3 hour time frame.
The only thoughts running through my head were of the video I posted yesterday, and when I needed to use the bathroom, I jokingly told myself, "Pants my pee, pants my pee." I still get a chuckle
So the training has begun....the quest has begun. Stay tuned!
Charlie
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