Training Day #1. For the San Francisco Nike Women's Marathon on October 16th. Only 125 more days of training to go! So I'm back to running. I always knew I'd end up back as a runner, I just didn't realize it'd be by necessity. But I'm glad to be back here. I forgot how good it feels to run and be in good shape to do it. Ah, the running endorphins... So 10 1/2 months after breaking a femur, I'm training for a marathon. 5 months ago, I started out with shuffling/walking/jogging sessions. In March, I did a duathlon with some awesome friends, and limped through the run, but finished out in 2nd place in my age group, go figure! And 2 months ago, I ran the Run Through Redlands Half Marathon on a whim and finished in 1:57, when I never even thought I'd be able to run the whole thing without walking in the first place (which I did). So I'm so thankful to be where I'm at: healthy, happy, and walking (or rather running). This weekend I did a 9.65 mile road run and a 9.35 trail run (19 miles total). So I figure I have a pretty good base to start out my training. My goals for this marathon aren't big. I have no illusions of setting a PR or qualifying for Boston (which I was 5 minutes off from the last time). I just want to make it through and finish. (But with a semi-decent finishing time, of course.)
Yay! So stoked for you. Sheesh, 5 min from Boston? I can't come close to my qualifying time. I need a 3:35...ya, not happening. Love to get some runs in with you.
ReplyDeleteYay! I want to run this one someday. Looks like such a fun race. So glad you are back to running. Chicago Marathon 2012? : )
ReplyDeleteCathi, of course