Half Marathon Training Begins (New Shoes Too)
Wish I had your energy...I start training for a few weeks and then it all goes downhill. I didn't see…
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
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!
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?
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?!!!
You should! That would be a lot of fun!!!
I am so thrilled for you! Can not wait to read your progress. YOU GO RUNNER GIRL!
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!!
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:)
Thank you Sarah! Maybe we will need to run a half marathon together sometime.