I completed my first training run for the Gary Bjorkland 1/2 Marathon. I only had to run 2 miles, so I tried to run fast. My goal this year is to obtain a personal best time of 2 hr 13 min. -- that shouldn't be too hard. All I have to do is run 10 minute miles or better, and that's done. My big audacious goal is to be done in less than two hours. I have no idea how I can run that far with a 9 minute per mile pace, but that's basically what I'd have to do. Today I ran my two miles between 9 and 10 minute miles. I guess if I follow the training program and if I keep pushing myself to run 9 minutes miles, then I'll be able to do it. A lot of actually comes down to staying motivated to train consistently through the race. And I guess, whatever happens, just finishing three half-marathons is a pretty big accomplishment...
No turning back now!
Good Luck! You will do awesome!
ReplyDeleteI remember you guys saying you were never going to run again after the 1st half marathon..now you've done 2 and training for a 3rd, plus DJ for a whole...I think ya'll are addicted :)
ReplyDeleteIt must be an addiction, I agree Katie!!
ReplyDeleteI know, you posted this on Monday, but I am a little slow on reading other peoples blog. I just wanted to say Good Luck, and hopefully someday Dave, you and myself will need the same miles and we can run together.
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