Well It has officially began as I am now in my second week of training. I spend much of the last month looking for and creating a training plan. I was able to find a good couple books that help lay out some pretty good principles and practices to prepare me for October 1st.
The plan I selected was a beginners plan that takes place over the span of 16 weeks. It has alternating days of running along with strength training days filling in the off days of running. I really feel good as I have kept true to the plan laid out. It will gradually get my weekly miles up and then taper down for the last few weeks before the race. I am getting up at 6:30am each morning to get my runs in and have even found a few friends who run with me some days so it is good to have friends around who push me and help me stay focused.
As for my nutrition plan I am doing very well with it as well I cook a lot more that I did and the quality of food is a helping me feel better each day. I have eliminated soda...again from my diet and drink sports drinks, water and milk with an occasional lemonade of course! I have cut out all fast food with the exception of a subway sandwich every now and then. The new plan has helped me feel like I have more energy as well as feel better about myself as I know I am making a strong effort to improve my health.
The plan has not been come without its downs as well though. I am really struggling getting enough sleep and I feel like that is a major area for me that I need to work on in order to really succeed with my goals I have set. I also have a lot of sore muscles and aches that I have never had before. I know I am not too old but my body is definitely going through a little tune up you might say.
Overall the training is going well as I continue to press forward with my goal of completing the St. George Marathon. I hope you all continue to follow me as I continue down the road.
