WEEK 1 of Flying Pig Marathon Training RECAP

Last May, I registered for the Flying Pig Marathon. It's my favorite race weekend, and the marathon was supposed to be on my birthday.

Then, I played mini-golf, destroyed my foot, and didn't walk for 4 months. Less than a month ago, I changed my registration to the half marathon. My body is not ready to run a marathon in May, but I could still run a half marathon on my birthday.

On Monday afternoon, I was not surprised to get the email from the wonderful people at Flying Pig saying that they were postponing the race weekend until early October.

Well, you see...

There's this 30-week marathon training plan that I've always wanted to try...and guess what is 30 weeks away? FLYING PIG WEEKEND!

So, Monday evening I sat down and wrote out my 30-week marathon training plan.

I AM SO EXCITED!

I've missed marathon training!

Monday - REST (I didn't even know I was going to be starting marathon training)

Tuesday - 3 easy miles (the hubby joined and it was great)

Wednesday - 3 easy miles

Thursday - 3 hill repeats (the hubby joined again - it was his first hill workout)

Friday - 3 easy miles

Saturday - 30 minute TEMPO run (I love tempo runs)

Sunday - 6 easy miles

I needed running this week. I needed a plan that told me to get outside and run. The hubby and I got out and ran together and few times, and he even did some of the other runs on his own. I think we both needed running this week. And, we're going to need it even more over the next few weeks.

Running is giving me a reason to smile and to celebrate and to enjoy the world outside. I even had my longest run without a walking break since surgery (my 6-miler today).

I also did some strength training each day. I'm loving the OTF at home workouts. Plus, the hubby and I have been testing out some workouts that I designed. Check them out on the FREEBIES page!

Some thoughts leading into Week 2:

-I need to do a better job of warming up (my foot needs me to do a better job with this)

-I need to be more consistent with my stretching (my hips definitely need this)

-Keep the joy and positivity going!