And once again, I have concocted a plan. It'll be our little secret, just you and me. Because you know by the fact that this blog is quiet response-wise, it really is just you and I together here. So don't say anything awhile, k?
The plan: run a 5k at the end of October.
No, this isn't a repeat post. I'm going to do it again, though I am starting about 15 days earlier this time. Plus, I am in better shape and not passing out when I run a minute. I may want to pass out if I run 5, though. But we'll cross that line later.
This time, I'm not really going to tell anyone, it's just you that knows. I think I work better this way, so there isn't the pressure of expectations and I can come from behind like an underdog and say, "hey, I ran 2 miles this morning, I think I'm almost ready for that 5k" and THEN it'll be cool to talk about it.
The plan I wrote up is a 20 week thing (which you know I will be revising as I go) but this is different than the cookie cutter 5k programs. I took into account the times that I will be out of town. I took into account how I ran last fall and trained naturally. And then I took into account the fact that I never stick to a plan, even my own.
I start on Monday, and I will be going outside. I haven't run outside yet this spring, so I will start very slow and see how it works. My goal will be to run just 1 minute 3 times during my morning outing. And I think I may take the dog, which means an extra reason to take it easy. He isn't quite there yet for healing. But that also will mean that I need to get up earlier so that it doesn't screw him up with his feeding times.
So, my dear friend, think of me on Monday morning as I roll out of bed thinking, "dang, what did I get myself into," and roll onto the street.
Let's really hope it's not raining.
The plan: run a 5k at the end of October.
No, this isn't a repeat post. I'm going to do it again, though I am starting about 15 days earlier this time. Plus, I am in better shape and not passing out when I run a minute. I may want to pass out if I run 5, though. But we'll cross that line later.
This time, I'm not really going to tell anyone, it's just you that knows. I think I work better this way, so there isn't the pressure of expectations and I can come from behind like an underdog and say, "hey, I ran 2 miles this morning, I think I'm almost ready for that 5k" and THEN it'll be cool to talk about it.
The plan I wrote up is a 20 week thing (which you know I will be revising as I go) but this is different than the cookie cutter 5k programs. I took into account the times that I will be out of town. I took into account how I ran last fall and trained naturally. And then I took into account the fact that I never stick to a plan, even my own.
I start on Monday, and I will be going outside. I haven't run outside yet this spring, so I will start very slow and see how it works. My goal will be to run just 1 minute 3 times during my morning outing. And I think I may take the dog, which means an extra reason to take it easy. He isn't quite there yet for healing. But that also will mean that I need to get up earlier so that it doesn't screw him up with his feeding times.
So, my dear friend, think of me on Monday morning as I roll out of bed thinking, "dang, what did I get myself into," and roll onto the street.
Let's really hope it's not raining.
You have walked 25 miles.
You have passed Green Hill Country.
It is 2 miles to the next landmark.
You have 433 miles to reach Rivendell.
You have passed Green Hill Country.
It is 2 miles to the next landmark.
You have 433 miles to reach Rivendell.
Comments
I think it's great that you are designing your own plan for the 5K based on your knowledge of your self and your life. That's very smart!