week 1 over - 23 weeks left

Well I screwed up my training a little this weekend - I took 3 days off in a row. I couldn't really help it though, New England got hit with a major heat wave and my body is barely used to 60 degree weather... let alone 90 degree weather. So Saturday I missed my 4 mile run, and yesterday I missed my 5 mile run... so today instead of cross training I did my 5 mile run, and I accounted for my missed 4 miler with the extra 5 miles I did last Monday. So overall, I think it evened out. I will probably take it somewhat easy tomorrow (run slower than usual) on my 2 mile run so I don't wear myself out for the longer Wednesday run.

Today's run was good - ran in about 49 minutes (not counting my walking time). I took a quick break at about the 4 1/2 mile mark - walked about a tenth to two tenths and then sprinted the rest of the way home. My hips were really killing me so I figured it was best to take it easy instead of strain myself because I do not have the best shoes and still need to see a specialist.

This week's training is identical to last week's - my last chance at an 'easy' week. I need to get used to increased mileage and really start to push myself the next few weeks so I am prepared for the heat and stepping up the mileage. I don't think I fully have the marathon training 'mindset' and hope I can really get into it when the time calls for it. That's all for now folks!