Do you have trouble finding time for your exercise routine? 
In the fall of 2005 I started walking and completed my first 2 mile event at the Madison Turkey Trot with the first snow of the season covering the ground.
One year later my long distance goal was the 5 miler on Thanksgiving Day in Madison. No snow at the 2006 race but instead we had a hard rain with 30 mph winds and a temp of 40. Even with the chilly conditions I ran in shorts and managed to maintain my 5k pace for the 5 mile rainy race.
Back in January before I discovered ActiveRain I set my running Goal for 2007. The plan was to increase mileage and run a half marathon ( 13.1 miles ). The selected event is quickly approaching and my training has slacked off quite a bit since finding ActiveRain. Looking back at my log during the winter I was running 4 or 5 times a week for a total of about 30 miles.
Once I was infected with Blob-Butt my running dropped to about 15 miles a week. Memorial Day weekend I picked up the pace and tried my first long distance training run of almost 12 miles. It felt ok and I completed the same course today so I should ready for the Fairfield Half Marathon.
Wondering how I should proceed during the next two weeks. My thought is to continue with 5 miles runs every other day and go into the long race with 3 days rest. Any words of wisdom are welcome.
Dan,
Your plan makes sense, you should be feeling better than ok.
Make sure you eat right so your blog butt wont get in the way! LOL! ;)
Dan, it sounds like a good plan.
With two weeks to go, you could still do a long run this weekend. Even next weekend. Try to go the entire distance (13.1 miles), or even longer. Unlike the marathon, you don't need a long taper. In the last 3-4 days leading up to the half, go heavy on the carbs, and hydrate well. The most important thing is the 2 days before. Get a good night's sleep.
Good luck.
Suzanne...Maybe I need a massage to feel better than ok... a little sore in the upper ars
Thesa...Sounds like a subject for one of your Real Estate Shows or go for the money on funny home videos.
Danny...I may try the 26 miles of a full marathon some day. The Corona's come after the run.
Leon...Thanks for the tips.. Was wondering if it was better to continue running or resting before the race. Good nights sleep are tough to come by but I will certainly try.
Dan,
I was looking for the massage group to help you out, no luck yet! :)
Suzanne...You can cancel the search... time heals
George...There is a 5k coming to Middletown in mid July... You still have time to train.
Dan, nice try but if you don't mind I will keep the mustache and watch you run in the race instead :)
I'm running 10K three days a week. I walk often. Hey, I'm out there doing it and have no desire to set records. LOL
I don't love running, I love eating. I run so I can eat!
LOL @ Dan.
Did you ever get the nike+?
No Chris... That would mean new shoes and a new ipod and so on... I'm in the belt tightening cycle of real estate.
I like New Balance shoes and I'm considering pulling up the insole and creating a space for the NIke chip. It took me some doing to get use to the Nike after wearing NB for 10+ years.
I'm all about the belt, too! ;P
Dan,
How the training going? I hope you are staying focused while enjoying your weekend away! ;p
Suzanne...
Training is not going great. I did a few 12 mile runs last week and it was a little to much to fast. About 8 miles in I could feel knee pain starting and after nearly a weeks rest it remains. I hate to postpone but think my long run may have to wait until the fall. I might try a 5 miler today and see how it feels
On a bright note... The weekend weather was fantastic and gave my tan a much needed boost.
Dan,
Lots of ice! I'm glad you finally got some sunshine! :)
Dan,
I'm pretty lucky, no injuries! I have no idea when it comes to injuries, you should have it checked out!
Suzanne,
I'm a bit on the conservative side and don't need to spend money to hear the doctor say try a few Advil & rest a few weeks. Problem is from increasing mileage to fast on the banked road surface. I did find another stretch while researching the pain so I will incorporate that into my routine.... Live & Learn...