21 weeks to go...

[shelleymcb]

ok. so stuck to my plan this week & did a hill run on monday, a "stamina" podcast run on thursday & have just got back from my "increase by 1/2 mile a week" 3.5miles run. 42.17mins. am feeling energized & as if there was still some more in me which is what I wanted. bit strange though. garmin said my pace was over 13min mile for the first 20mins then I seemed to get into it & pace upped to under 12min miles & I wasnt running downhill. I even kept this speed (hehe speed) when going up hills

21 weeks til my half marathon.

this weeks plan all penciled into my diary!

monday hill training on the treadmill doing 1-3mins at 0-1incline then 1/2-2mins at 4-6incline for about 20mins altogether. followed by a pilates class, all at the gym

tuesday gonna give a new class a go. tis called On the Ball so suppose it will be good for balance

wednesday tempo type run using an audiofuel download called adrenaline junkie (no more than 30mins)

thursday got a pilates class booked in. did the stretch & relax this week after my run & it was lovely ~ nearly fell asleep when she dimmed the lights!

sat or sun long run. next week will be 4miles.

sorry but if I dont put it all down I might not keep to it wish me luck!

shelley x

[AliB1 Graduate]

Sounds like you are well and truly back in the zone! Good luck with next weeks training!

[shelleymcb Graduate in reply to AliB1]

thanks Ali. yes, finally ready to run, whatever the weather. funny isnt it, I havent run since I was 14 & havent worn a baseball cap since I was about 12. but they are great for keeping the sun away (dont like sunglasses) & lovely not to have rain on my face

hope Im not gonna overdo it next week. need to find time for everything else that life throws my way...

[swanscot Graduate]

It sounds like a good plan you have worked out there.