These past few weeks have been pretty low-key for me and my running. I have been very consistent about going outside and getting some exercise each day, but my miles have taken the form of jogging, walking, and hiking; so, while I feel good about keeping exercise a part of my daily routine, I haven't been working my lungs or my leg muscles like I used to.
But, Bloomsday is approaching again, and it gives me an excuse to start working a little harder than I have been. I don't have a specific goal yet, but I do know that if I tried to go out there now and run 12k (even if I walked a good portion of it), I would hurt pretty bad; it has been a while since I have been on a run longer than 3-4 miles.
So, in an attempt to increase my fitness level and decrease the pain I feel on May 1, I going to train for Bloomsday. ... and I am officially starting that training today. Here is my plan:
March 21-27: 14 miles
March 28-April 3: 17 miles
April 4-10: 22 miles
April 11-17: 8+ miles (I will be traveling and don't know how many miles I will realistically be able to put in)
April 18-24: 15+ miles (more travel...)
April 25-May 1: 20.46 miles
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March 21-27 completed miles: 14.8
ReplyDeleteMarch 28-April 3 miles: 18.49
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