Training for a half

Heck yeah I just wrote that!

Do I expect to run it all? Hmm, debatable.

Am I going to try? Fo Sho!

Here is a week screen shot of the plan I prepared for myself for the Half I didn't run.


I planned the runs I would do on every day, and on what days I would do cross-training (i.e., Netball).
Yes, it is colour coded. Yes, those colours are arranged into a rainbow.
No, I did not stick to any one of those runs. I did stick to the rest days though, haha.

My new training plan does not require for me to run on a certain day; instead, it is flexible. I chose what type of run I do on a day.

For example, a week consists of

1. A long run
2. A short, as-fast-as-I-can run
3. A medium, fartlek run (Slow then fast then slow then fast)
4. Crosstraining/moderate run
   

Do I actually know anything about running, aside from how to actually run? No. However, my wee plan was created by an exercise physiologist.

Last week I did a 10km run on Sunday. It wasn't easy, but it didn't totally kick me in the shins either. I was a bit sore afterwards, even though I stretched a lot, and I didn't get a PR, but it was a good run overall.

Hmm, thinking of sore legs, my knees haven't hurt for a long long time. Hurray!

So, here's hoping it'll do the trick, and that I don't bank too many runs!