So up until this point, I've been referring to how my "pre-training" has been going... mostly because I was so scared to actually begin training... I don't know why- I was running during pre-training, and now I'll be running during training. Doesn't sound much different, eh?
I guess I was just really intimidated to be all official about it. Because that means I'd have to start completing a lot of long runs, tempo runs, pace runs- there was a lot of running jargon involved with training that I did not know a lot about, so I didn't want to talk to people about "training" to have them ask me questions, and then I'd give answers that would clearly reveal I had no idea what I was doing...
Well, I found a solution- I found a local running program- so now, I'll have the benefit of a seasoned coach, and a lot of seasoned runners (and new runners) who I can run with! And doing it this way, I can learn as I go without worrying about all the technicalities. I just do what the coach says, and I do it with this group of people to keep me motivated. Perfect!!
My schedule starts Monday. I've actually followed the schedule this week, in preparation, so I'm already feeling great about this!
This is so new and exciting that I actually can't wait to run 8 miles Saturday! I hope that I continue to look forward to weekend long runs, although knowing me pretty well, this welcomed feeling for long runs may die down VERY soon... oh well, gotta make it count while it lasts!
All this speak of running reminds me, it is time to hit the road- I think that nasty thunder cloud has passed by now...
Run on, friends!
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