It's finally time for my half marathon!!! 7 months of training, and what a journey it has been :)
Around Christmas time you guys might remember that I committed to giving 8 weeks of maximum effort, so I could do my absolute best for when the big day came. How did I do?
The action plan was:
1. Replace one of my "regular" classes with a run each week
2. Get more serious about strength training, and do at least 2 sessions per week
3. Do one 15-18km run every 10 days
While I didn't quite end up averaging 2 strength sessions a week (more like 1 per week), along with some strengthening exercises and stretching for my leg problems, the rest of my efforts I am super happy with!
In the last 7 weeks I've averaged three runs a week, to a total distance of 144 kms with my biggest week being 28kms over 3 runs :D as well as of course fitting in a variety of different workouts, and starting on my triathlon training.
The rest of this week for me will be about recovery and rest...stretching, deep tissue massage to loosen everything (haha) and low impact everything. Hopefully I'll be fully rested (recovered from my cold) and ready to go on Sunday. SO EXCITED!!!
This weekend is will be my first half marathon ... I am planning another in July, and not to mention the one that's going to be a part of the 1/2 ironman triathlon in December. This one is about completing it, creating a benchmark for the next one, and just really enjoying experience. I will never have a first half marathon ever again, so might as well make the most of it :)
This time last year I was preparing for my longest run ever at that stage...the 6.5k event!!! I am so happy at how far I've come in 12 months. I keep proving to myself time and time again that anything is possible as long as you put your mind to it, stay consistent, determined and just keep going!
I will have a video post for you guys on the weekend which will have some bits from the prep leading up to..and on the day.
Thanks so much for your support as always :)
