Training?

Well I decided I wanted to blog this time around when training for a half marathon....

So I was supposed to start last week....I keep saying that. So This week was the week I started.
I want to follow the same game plan I did last time which was kind of intense and I had more time. I'm trying to do this during CornHuskin' (which if anyone goes to MC, they would understand) and with a work load being pretty hard. I have told myself today though I am really going to buckle down and get on it because I have roughly 8 weeks to get ready to run 13.1 miles. Did I mention I'm woefully out of shape? This should be fun.

My new Garmin watch finally came in (the first one didn't work so I had to send it back) so let's hope the second time's the charm. I'm going to plug it in tonight to charge it tonight.

So I ran last Friday around 4 miles...oh how I struggled. I felt physically ill. So first things first:
1. Drink more water
2. Get new inhaler
3. Drink more water

I ran the next day around 2 miles and I definitely did better and felt better. I had been drinking more water and took my pace slower.

My plan (and I'll try to stick to it)
Monday: Short Run/Track Workout
Tuesday:Rest
Wednesday: Short Run/Track Workout
Thursday: Swim/Low Impact Cardio
Friday: Long Run
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Swim/Low Impact Cardio/Strength Training (depends on my mood)

So I hope I can stick with it. This half is coming up November 11 (the weekend after CornHuskin') and I want to do well. My goal is under 2 hours but at this rate I'll shoot for under 2:10:00.

Oh by the way...I'm signed up for the OBX Half Marathon down at Nags Head :)