I decided to head over to Barnes and Noble to try and get some running smarts. I found this book "The Complete 26- week Training Program :Marathon and Half Marathon -The Beginner's Guide by Marnie Caron." Look, I could have done worse and got Running for Dummies but I didn't because, well, hopefully I am not that clueless.
I have started to doubt my confidence though. Here's a quote from the book "Sports medicine experts strongly suggest that people complete at least a 10k race and be running regularly for at least 6 to 12 months before considering a half marathon..."
Ok, I have not been running regularly for 12 months, have not done a 10k AND I am wanting to complete a FULL marathon. Does this make me crazy? On the other hand, I know real life people who used the 20 week training guide I am using and finished a full who were near or around my same running level. Peter keeps telling me that if I am faithful to my training and do everything I am suppose to do that I will be fine.
Peter always has faith in me. He believes in me when I don't believe in myself. He always has! So basically his theory is biased.
Anyway, I will post more on this book that says it's going to help prepare me for the pain, anguish, tears, blisters, and yes, even "doubt."
Monday: 2 Miles
Tuesday: 3 Miles
Wednesday: REST
Thursday: 3 miles ( I didn't quit do 3, I was so late to work)
Friday Cross Training (maybe lap swim?)
Saturday: 5 miles
Sunday: 3 EZ miles
TOTAL: 16 miles/wk
~bev
