Unofficial training this week is taking it easy but learning to increase my runs to 4 days a week. It is a big shake up in my routine as I need to keep at least 1 day of no activity and true recovery. I love my yoga, hip hop, weight class and softball so it is going to be an adjustment having to put all of my focus on my running. My 8 week plan is divided into 4 runs a week. 2 endurance runs and 2 speed runs. Very detailed and thankfully Jeremiah printed it all out and put it on the calendar/fridge for me to see.
Yesterday Jeremiah took me to get fitted for running shoes. After an hour of talking to the sales person about my high arches and all the differences between my feet and Jeremiahs I found a pair. They say your shoes get around 300-500 miles till they really start to break down. I was in need of a new pair as my last pair was bought 2 years ago. I also learned some running lingo while in the store. Apparently runners call half marathons " half"- so I should say " Yea I am running a half" . Also it was brought to my attention that I am a recreational runner. I guess runners feel the need to clarify they are not competitors if they don't run to win. Well good to know- I will now go forward telling people I am a recreational runner training for my first half.
I went for a run after 8pm in the heat weave last night with my new shoes. It was the first run I did since I signed up for the half, and first run outside in a month. The heat has kept me bolted to the treadmill. I felt great, I felt I had lots of energy as it was only a 30 minute run, but I had to remember my body is going to endure lots of pain so such enjoy it when its easier.
My biggest issue is having to get more running socks, as the sock genie stole mine, a visor as I sweat way to much and can't see, a running belt that fits me ( Jeremiah's is way to big), more summer running clothes and I need some more jams to run to as well. I think this can all be solved with a shopping spree this weekend.
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