Since I announced to the world that I would be training for a half marathon, I thought the least I could do is update you on how the training is going: H-A-R-D!
I'm not gonna lie, it's pretty tough. The actual running isn't hard because you gradually work yourself into long distances but finding the time to commit to the run is the difficult part.
On a regular training week I spend the shorter runs in Albee on my lunch hour and when I have to do a longer run I'll usually do those on the treadmill at home. The weather has been pretty bitter lately otherwise I would run outside, too. Once or twice a week I also incorporate a 30 minute cross-training exercise like Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred or Crunch Fitness Burn & Firm Pilates.
Some days I dread working out and wish I could just plop myself in front of the TV and watch The Office until my eyeballs melt out of their sockets. But then I remember how good it makes me feel and I just do it.
Stay tuned for further training developments. Until then, it's status quo.
I'm not gonna lie, it's pretty tough. The actual running isn't hard because you gradually work yourself into long distances but finding the time to commit to the run is the difficult part.
On a regular training week I spend the shorter runs in Albee on my lunch hour and when I have to do a longer run I'll usually do those on the treadmill at home. The weather has been pretty bitter lately otherwise I would run outside, too. Once or twice a week I also incorporate a 30 minute cross-training exercise like Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred or Crunch Fitness Burn & Firm Pilates.
Some days I dread working out and wish I could just plop myself in front of the TV and watch The Office until my eyeballs melt out of their sockets. But then I remember how good it makes me feel and I just do it.
Stay tuned for further training developments. Until then, it's status quo.
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