One Week Until Bellingham Bay Half Marathon

In one week, I will be walking in the Bellingham Bay Marathon.  I have done little to NO training, but I figure that it is something I should follow through on.

Ideally, I should be able to walk it in less than 5 hours, right?  I had hoped to be more disciplined in walking and running over the past nine months, but I have not.  When something had to give in my schedule and to keep my sanity, it was the exercise.  I know I need to make some adjustments in this area, but for now, it is what it is.

So, my goal for next week is to finish the race (and get one of the very cool medals!).  But if that doesn't happen, then at least I gave it a shot.

Half Marathon Training

I admit it - I've been slacking off on my training.  But today, I actually walked/ran 4 miles.  I decided I needed to put in some distance to help get things going.  It actually went fairly well, and I do still have some time to prepare as the half marathon is not until late September.

I've been looking for a training plan, but haven't turned up anything.  Apparently going from non-runner/couch potato to running a half marathon is not recommended or maybe it is better to say, it is not considered sane.  Perhaps a 5K would have been a better choice!