People keep asking me, "How is the marathon training going?" My usual answer is "great!" At this point, it's been pretty easy, especially since I'm not actually training for the marathon yet. Thank goodness for baby steps!
According to my training manual, I can't begin training until I can run for 30 consecutive minutes, which is a 5K (or 3 miles). I've been following "The Couch-to-5K Running Plan (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) and I'm currently on Week 6 (really, has it been 6 weeks since I started because it feels like a lot longer).
By following the plan, I've only needed to run for up to 8 minutes. Tonight, I'll need to run 10 minutes, which I've been able to do (I can run for 16 minutes without stopping), but I was looking at the next one and I'm expected to run for 25 minutes! What kind of training program has you go from 10 minutes to 25 minutes ... in the same week! Is this a joke? I can barely watch a 25 minute television show (okay, that's a lie. We all know that I love to watch television). This has "not a good idea" written all over it!
I think my answer to "How is the marathon training going?" is about to change and the answer isn't going to be pretty.
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Not sure if I shared this yet with you but something that helps me is to bring a towel and cover the screen of the treadmill. This prevents you from seeing how long and how far you've been running and you can just focus on putting one foot in front of the other. Then when you feel like you're going to die, lift the towel and peek at the time. (Unfortunately for me this is usually after only 3 minutes and sadly I must keep going) But you may find that this system works for you.
ReplyDeleteChristy, that's great advice. I'm going to try it!
ReplyDeleteHowever, I'm not too optimistic that I'll last very long before I rip it off to check the time, especially since I'll need the towel to wipe the sweat that is dripping down my face. I am not a pretty sight when I'm running. At least, it'll keep me distracted.