This week I begin my marathon training! I'm nervous, but excited and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me. To really get into the running mindset, I decided to go on an internet dig to see if I could find the results of all the races I've run in the past 4 years. Here are the results:
SPAC Rock & Run 5k 2010 (My First Race!)- 35:13
Freihofer's Run for Women 5k 2011- 35:29
Freihofer's 5k 2012- 39:22
Albany Run For Pride 2012- 36:21
Putnam County 8 Miler 2012- 1:52:53
Freihofer's 5k 2013- 38:18
Firefly 5k 2013- 39:51
Boilermaker 15k 2013- 1:58:17
Color Me Rad 5k 2013- ???
Troy Turkey Trot 10k 2013-1:15:01
Trot Off That Turkey 5k 2013- 35:20
SPAC Rock & Run 10k 2014- 1:09:19
Freihofer's 5k 2014- 35:15
Half Sauer/Half Kraut Half Marathon 2014- 3:10:59
Take Your Base 5k 2014- 40:18
Team Sarcoma 5k 2014- 33:24 (Personal Best!)
It's nice to see it all laid out and to remember each run. Looking at the list I see easy runs with friends, hard runs alone, injuries, intestinal discomfort, and lots of work. I didn't realize that yesterday's race was a personal best for me, and I'm glad to start marathon training on a high note. In case you're interested, I'll be (more or less) following Jeff Galloway's Training Program for experienced runners who don't have a time goal. I'm jumping in at Week 3, but it's still early enough that I don't think those 2 weeks are going to hurt me in the long run (pun intended).
My main concern, which is not really an issue at the immediate moment, is where I'm going to do my long runs once the cold weather sets in. With the marathon taking place in January, where will I be able to run 26 actual miles in December without having to worry about knee-high snow? Research will need to happen, but any suggestions as to locations/gear for training are certainly welcome.
Let's do this!
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