Today begins my “official” first half marathon training. Since I signed up for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in Virginia Beach on September 4, 2011, I can now officially declare “I am running a half marathon.” There is no turning back now. I am committed to 13.1 miles over Labor Day Weekend.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
Here is my confirmation email:
As you can see from the registration confirmation, it’s official!
My Official Nike Half Marathon Shoe
I also ordered a new pair of shoes. I had 2 $50 gift cards for Nike.com, so I used the NikeiD and designed my own shoes. the Nike Air Pegasus+ 27 iD Women’s Running Shoe is the shoe of choice.
That’s my official half marathon training shoe. Since it is a custom design, it will take 3-4 weeks to get here, so I have to use my old shoes until then. I will have a review after I’ve had a chance to break them in.
Half Marathon Training Plan
My plan is to run 4 days per week. My long runs will be on Saturday or Sunday and I will have to get up early in the morning to beat the heat for the long runs. Two of my runs will be 3 – 4 miles and I will work on getting faster. Then I have one run each week that is totally for fun.
Honestly, I love running, but I hate training. But the one fun run each week is to keep me from completely hating running while I’m training. On that fun run, I will not worry about time, pace or miles. I will go out and just run until I don’t feel like it anymore. If I want to walk, I’ll walk. If I want to skip, I’ll skip.
Sample Half Marathon Training Week
This is a sample of what my training week will look like. I need to do something daily or I will get off track. I’ve learned that from experience. My non running days will either be the bike, elliptical, EA SPORT Active or Kinect YourShape.
- Monday – Other Cardio / Strength
- Tuesday – Short Run / Yoga
- Wednesday – Other Cardio / Strength
- Thursday – Short Run / Yoga
- Friday – Fun Run
- Saturday – Yoga / Cardio Rest
- Sunday – Long Run
I will update you weekly on my half marathon training progress. I am going to need a lot of motivation from you all to keep me going.
Have you run a half marathon? Any tips or inspiration? Wish me luck on my half marathon!
Sarah Kay Hoffman
May 31, 2011
Michelle,
I'm so excited for you! You will love those Nike's, too! I'll be watching your progress, as I'm on a new workout/training program as well! All my best – you go:)
Michele
May 31, 2011
Thank you Sarah! Maybe we will need to run a half marathon together sometime.
@jennifergerlock
May 31, 2011
I am so thrilled for you! Can not wait to read your progress. YOU GO RUNNER GIRL!
Michele
June 5, 2011
I am going to need a lot of GO RUNNER GIRLs in the next few months. Especially when it's about 100 degrees and I have to run 10 miles!!
Fiona
May 31, 2011
YAY for you! I have a 12 mile training run that day scheduled for my marathon training – maybe I'll come and run it with you?!!!
Michele
June 5, 2011
You should! That would be a lot of fun!!!
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June 3, 2011
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June 3, 2011
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June 3, 2011
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June 3, 2011
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Jeff
December 4, 2011
Wish I had your energy…I start training for a few weeks and then it all goes downhill. I didn’t see an update to this…how is it going?
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