No, I'm not pregnant, but today does mark the first day of my 16-week training plan for the Glass City Marathon and I am stoked! Base training over the past month+ has gone well and I'm feeling good about getting started. I'm also really excited to see how shaking things up will work out: this go around I've picked up a new coach and am trying a 4-day run schedule. (As opposed to the 5-day run schedule I used for my previous marathons)
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For as excited as I am to get started, I must also admit that a part of me is also kinda anxious. My last attempt at a marathon left me with the great stress fracture of 2011 and while I played it very smart building back up the miles over 2012, I think there's always going to be a part of me that is nervous that I could end up sidelined again. Obviously I will be playing it safe and listening to my body, pulling back if anything seems amiss, but I wish I had a crystal ball that could assure me with a glimpse of me finishing this marathon.
So that's where I'm at heading in to this thing, excited and anxious. Any tips or tricks from those of you that recovered from a serious running injury and made your way back among the marathoning?
Oh and before I wrap this up, guess what?!?!? We FINALLY got our wedding proofs back! That means a recap will be coming SOON! HOORAY!!! Happy Monday, runday peeps!
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Awesome! Best of luck on this training journey. Erica
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New coach? Spill please.
thanks for the PG heart attack RED.
My injury wasn't as serious as yours, but definitely listening to your body. I only ran like 3-4 days during my marathon training. It's all about getting there to the start, that really is the hard part :)
Ross, you do realize that since you're now married that nearly 37% of all blog and facebook post will begin with something to the effect of "no, I am not pregnant!" Just and FYI. ;)
This is great news! So excited for you but I totally understand your anxiety. After all my injuries I'm a little gun shy to get back into the game. Sounds like you have a great plan though and you'll be super smart. Have fun!!
Hey apart from run training, don't forget to keep up with nutrition and rest/recovery "training". All the best Morgan, looking forward to following you on your journey.
I completely understand the worry and anxiety. I'm just trying to put together a plan for my next half and looking at 3-4 day a week run plans make me nervous, especially since I still don't feel 100% recovered.
I'm toying with the idea of a fall full, but right now I can't wrap my head around it.
Good luck - I'm sure you will be smart and listen to your body. You are my inspiration in kicking injury's ass and I know you'll do great at Glass City.
Good Luck with your training. Sending happy running vibes your way.
Exciting! Here is to an injury free season! :)
Good luck in training. In coming back after an injury, with a little perspective, I always try to slow it down. Listen to body, and leave enough time to heal, rest, recover. i am not a slave to the plan because that stress can cause further problems. I plan is just that -- a plan, not an absolute path.
Good luck.
Well 16 weeks puts you at a conception of around 9/17 and we all know you weren't wed until October.....
Eeks!! Gulp. I know how you feel and I'm not even as committed as you yet (haven't signed up for anything). Still need to rehab my glute situation... Yeah, I've been a dummy.
So excited for you AND totally understand why you're anxious this is a HUGE deal. However, I have full faith you'll do this smartly and won't end up back in 2011 again. You.can.do.this.
Exciting! You've already eased yourself back into training so I think you are already on the track for success!
You reminded me that I need to have a training plan for my half at the end of April. I guess I'll be working on that today.
So exciting! Good luck with the start of training.
I ran the half there last year! I also went to school there as well. There are 2 awesome pancake places close by. The original pancake house and Uncle Johns, both on secor. Your welcome :)
I haven't had a setback anywhere near what you suffered with the stress fracture, so no sage wisdom here. But I wish you the best of luck. Go get this thing!
HA! That is totally what I was thinking when I saw your blog title ... good luck in your training for the half. I too am running a half (in March) - time to kick it into high gear!
Good luck with your training!!
Rolling out and rest days are your best friends for these next 16 weeks
:-)
WHEW. A "Pg" (as dubbed by Katie) announcement would've really thrown off that training plan ;)
Here it goes!
There is nothing to fear but fear itself. You will do great! Can't wait to read all about your training. :-)
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