Wednesday, August 16, 2006
My Next Challenge: The Other Half
I just signed up to run the "The Other Half", half-marathon in Moab, UT on October 22nd. I haven't done much running in my life, but I started jogging with Rosey a couple of weeks ago and I am really starting to like it. A half-marathon, 13.1 miles, is something of a stretch goal for me considering that three weeks ago I could barely run 3/4 of a mile without stopping. My body has adapted quickly though and yesterday I was able to run 4.5 miles without stopping. Tomorrow, I'm going to shoot for a full 6 miles and then I'll add one mile per week until the race in October. If I am successful in meeting this challenge, I may consider training for a full marathon later in the year. Wish me luck! :)
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Good Luck! - Well, it won't be luck, it will be hard preparation . . . what's next . . a triathlon?
I ran 6.3 miles this morning without stopping. It took me about 70 minutes, which means that I'm running an 11.1 minute mile. That's still pretty slow, but it's not bad for a starting point.
Dad: Yes, I do see a triathlon in my future :) I want to try to take up swimming over the winter and then maybe I can shoot for a triathlon next spring or summer.
Good to hear you are looking at a triathlon, I also have been toying with the idea. I say we both train over the winter and find one to do together next summer!
Good Luck, again!
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