Twenty-one days...
Three weeks...
Five-hundred and four hours...
What do you think you could accomplish in twenty-one days? Could you train and be ready for a half marathon? Well, whether I can or can't, that's exactly what I'm going to attempt (shut it peanut gallery!)
I have twenty-one days until the Las Vegas 70.3. While normally this wouldn't have seemed like a short amount of time, my hyperextended foot required three and a half weeks of no running to feel mostly-normal (I'll admit it's not 100%). However, I went running today for the first time and believe I am ready to get back to whatever type of training you call "throwing the run of a half ironman together in three weeks." =P
Think it's doable?
I'm assuming my previous fitness and the recent biking have kept up my cardiovascular fitness. I just hope my legs haven't been lost. Worst case scenario, I end up walking more than I'd like.
In other news, my 5K group started this morning. We've got some repeat 5K'ers as well as some newbie runners, so it'll be a great mix of people. I'm really hoping to make use of everyone's different experience levels to help one another out. I've also got some highly anticipated finishers come October!; the first day and I'm already getting choked up thinking about them crossing the finish line having completely smashed their goals and hopes/dreams. It's going to be a GREAT 8 weeks of training!! (Which also means I only have 8 weeks to be ready for my very first marathon - *GASP*)
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Questions
1. What's the shortest training schedule you've ever put yourself through to get ready for a race?Has anyone done a half mary on three weeks of training?
2. How did your weekend kick off? Anything exciting, fun, or just plain crazy?!
After coaching (which was awesome), I had to work. I also work all day tomorrow, but tonight I plan on relaxing and finishing "Airframe" by Michael Crichton - I have a hard time putting it down.
Stay fit. Stay healthy. Stay safe.
7 comments:
1. no but I also only did 2 so far..number 3 is in 2 weeks. I think if you start from 0 training it is tough to get ready in 3 weeks but this is not your situation so I think that yes you can do it! If the cardio is ok I think you will be fine plus you are YOUNG!
2. Kicked off with a good 11 miler with 2 running partners that are 16 yrs younger than me!!!
I think it is fantastic that you are leading this group.
I think with your level of fitness that you will do just fine, even though the training time is less than ideal. So you have a vote of confidence from me! :)
I'm sure you'll be able to complete the 13.1 miles, but it may not be as fast as you'd hoped originally.
My weekend started with a long run, a medium bike, a lot of sun now some True Blood. :)
That's coming up so quickly! But, I know you're going to do so well because of where you are physically. What an experience this will be!
Shortest training?? Can't say I've ever done that. I get paranoid about training and don't think I'd attempt it. You're going to do AWESOME!!!
That is fast, but I think you can do it. Your fitness from the qualifying race will carry over! ;)
Our weekend was good... totally relaxing and right up our alley!
Sometimes a little down time is exactly what the body needs to come back strong. Good luck!
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