The Running Chart is Running.
I am already at 10. I will get to 20 by April 12, 2020.
It seemed a good idea at the time.
My workouts at the YMCA were going well. I was getting a steady stream of Personal Bests (PBs) at 3.0., 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5 mile-distances on the treadmill. Also, based on past experience, I knew I was capable of running 6 - 8 miles nice and easy anytime, if I wanted to do so.
So, after mulling over a recent invitation to join a half-marathon training group (it started in January), I made a multi-layered decision.
[re the invitation I previously wrote the following: "While walking home from the YMCA last week I crossed paths with a former running mate who invited me to join his half-marathon clinic (targeting an April 26th race date), beginning in January. I said that I would visit his website and consider signing up. And I have (visited the website), and I'm not sure about putting my name on the dotted line." Please link to Same-Old, Same-Old...]
First, I checked the training group's website. Second, I checked the calendar ("How many weeks 'til April 26?"). Third, I reflected on dozens of past training programs I have joined or developed on my own. Fourth, I felt I was pretty darn good at developing a running chart and following it until a specific race date. Fifth, I developed a draft training chart in 10 minutes. And sixth, I visited the 'forestcityroadraces' website last week and signed up. Eight, paid my fee. Nine, was immediately accepted without references!
There is no number 10.
Yup. This is happening.
And it still seems like a good idea. If I like the race T-shirt, hit a flexible time-goal at the finish line, don't have to race in a blinding ice or snow storm, and can wobble home post-race to enjoy a cold IPA on my front porch, then the whole venture will be a success.
My workouts at the YMCA were going well. I was getting a steady stream of Personal Bests (PBs) at 3.0., 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5 mile-distances on the treadmill. Also, based on past experience, I knew I was capable of running 6 - 8 miles nice and easy anytime, if I wanted to do so.
So, after mulling over a recent invitation to join a half-marathon training group (it started in January), I made a multi-layered decision.
[re the invitation I previously wrote the following: "While walking home from the YMCA last week I crossed paths with a former running mate who invited me to join his half-marathon clinic (targeting an April 26th race date), beginning in January. I said that I would visit his website and consider signing up. And I have (visited the website), and I'm not sure about putting my name on the dotted line." Please link to Same-Old, Same-Old...]
First, I checked the training group's website. Second, I checked the calendar ("How many weeks 'til April 26?"). Third, I reflected on dozens of past training programs I have joined or developed on my own. Fourth, I felt I was pretty darn good at developing a running chart and following it until a specific race date. Fifth, I developed a draft training chart in 10 minutes. And sixth, I visited the 'forestcityroadraces' website last week and signed up. Eight, paid my fee. Nine, was immediately accepted without references!
There is no number 10.
Yup. This is happening.
And it still seems like a good idea. If I like the race T-shirt, hit a flexible time-goal at the finish line, don't have to race in a blinding ice or snow storm, and can wobble home post-race to enjoy a cold IPA on my front porch, then the whole venture will be a success.
My Knights may still be in the playoffs in April. Cool. Motivation!
This is happening now. I'm on Week 3, Jan. 13 - 19.
The running chart is calibrated properly. I run on 'phantom power'
with a wonky hip. But tweaking is allowed : )
with a wonky hip. But tweaking is allowed : )
I'll follow a solid 'indoor, outdoor' program and
maintain a positive frame of mind.
For those who look at the chart and wonder about the Wednesday runs (e.g., Y 5.0 mi. w ladder), I'll be doing mild speed work at the YMCA, and running w a 'speed ladder' in mind (adjusting treadmill speed gradually upward as weeks go by).
Details to follow.
Please link to 'Same-old, Same old' Makes Me Feel New
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