Time flies when you're having fun... and it also flies when you are checking off the workouts day by day on the 12 week intermediate half marathon training plan. 3 more workouts this week, then just 2 weeks until the big day. The first of the 3 spring half marathons I am signed up for. I ran a practice 13.1 on Saturday, and I completed it in 2 hours and 16 minutes, 2 minutes faster than the half I ran in the fall. I ran on the levee in Chesterfield, which is flatter than the course will be in downtown St. Louis, but I think in a race I will increase my pace. Sunday I ran a 5 mile easy recovery. I also ran an "easy" 5 miles yesterday, but it didn't feel that easy when it was 86 degrees outside. Today, the temp also said 86 in the sun, but there was a bit of a breeze and by mostly staying on the shaded side of the streets, it didn't seem as bad as yesterday. Today I worked on my pace, and kept my pace under 10 minutes per mile, except for the first mile when I was warming up. It felt good to keep my pace under 10 minutes per mile with the afternoon heat, because I know I am capable of keeping that pace. I ran for 45 minutes, which was just over 4.5 miles. My goal for the half is to try to keep at 10 minute miles, or as close as I can. Dave thinks I can do it. I think I can if I hold myself back at the beginning and don't take off too fast. Also if the weather is right:)
I am 2 pounds away from hitting my goal of losing 50 pounds. It has been almost 15 months since I started the process of losing weight and getting in shape. I am hoping to hit the 50 pound mark by the date of the half! Happy Running!
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