The Arizona Rock and Roll Marathon is on January 16th, 2011. Therefore, I don't have to start really training until mid-September. I've been running for about a year now. I've met most of my goals (except for the whole race a 5K thing, working on that), and most importantly I've somehow convinced myself that I am a runner. I am in shape(ish) and I no longer gasp and the idea of an 8-mile run. So that's all fabulous, right?
But... now what? I have almost an entire month to kill, and I'm feeling a bit clueless. Here are my pre-marathon training thoughts (in no specific order):
1. 16-weeks of training and a marathon is going to be hard on my body. My knees are prone to injury. So, until training, I don't want to over do it and end up injuring myself.
2. I want my body to feel well-rested before training. I don't want to be sore or burned out before I even begin.
3. I don't want to get out of shape while waiting to train for my marathon.
4. I'm trying to work on my diet and develop a healthier lifestyle before I start training because I know I'll be famished once the training commences, and when I'm famished I make really bad decisions.
5. It's still, um, REALLY FREAKING HOT OUT.
6. I may get fat and flabby if I don't increase the intensity pretty darn soon.
Maybe I'm just making excuses. Either way, I'm having a hard time deciding what I should do for a pre-marathon training, training plan. Shucks.
Cross training! Let's go on some road rides.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you are being honest with yourself and considering these things. I know that I get a bit out of hand with the eating when I ramp up the mileage.
ReplyDeleteI know that during summer time we couldn't begin the training. But I'm sure you'll plan soon and you'll begin the training next month.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your marathon training!