My 1/2 marathon training OFFICIALLY began last week!!!!
I was able to extend my country route a bit to 13.11 miles. I didn't run it 100%. I stopped for one bathroom break. Then towards the end the heat was getting to me and I did have to walk a bit. But I did make it!!! At this point, I am going to have to stick to that route for awhile. I really don't think I can go any further. But the point is I MADE IT!!! I have time to keep working on my mileage the 1/2 marathon is not till September so I am in good shape. Right now, the weather is starting to FINALLY turn to summer. That means - heat and humidity. So in order for me to survive ANY LONG RUNS I am going to have to get going extremely early - like around 4:30a...
NOT KIDDING!!! It took me 3hr10mins to do that run... So with leaving the house at 4:30 will get me home around 7:30a. I just have to try to beat the heat. I will schedule the rest of the day to float in my pool.... I know what a hard life.... Also, I have ANOTHER incentive to do the 1/2 marathon. I won a
BEAUTIFUL bracelet and necklace that commemorates a half marathon. They asked me to write a short paragraph and submit. I couldn't believe it!!!!
SO NOW I HAVE TO DO IT... I REALLY WANT TO BE ABLE TO WEAR THE JEWELRY PROUDLY!!! So I see this as signs all leading me to do the 1/2. Plus, I want to be a Nana that my grandson can be proud of!!! So, yes --- ALWAYS FORWARD!!!!!
I embarrassed to admit that I have only gotten in ONE LONG RUN... It is SO VERY DIFFICULT for me in the summer. The "heat/humidity switch" has been turned on. So with that - it is close to impossible for me to do any distance. I have been pushing on doing the shorter distances (4-6 miles) almost daily. I have also been working feverishly on my deck. I have scrubbed it (by hand) down to the natural wood then stained every inch (also by hand). It was horribly hard work - but I did it! It actually really looks awesome - better than I expected. Now, working on getting the pool up and running. This is the latest I have EVER opened the pool but, the weather has been so miserable. Oh, well.... Now, it is finally getting into pool weather. I am ready - freshly renovated deck and "new" stairs (thanks to my friend). I also have to try to get in a longer run. I REALLY REALLY want that 1/2 marathon. The only way I am going to be able to accomplish it is to do some long runs. This morning was actually very conducive to doing a long run - the humidity was non-existent and there was a slight breeze. But I had a time limit and had to get to work. I am really hoping that I can get one in tomorrow. I feel I am going to lose my "long distance muscles-endurance". So I am hoping for taking off early (I mean EARLY like 4 to 5am). That way I can hopefully get away from the heat/humidity. Otherwise, I have been doing well with my shorter runs even in the heat/humidity. I have noticed that from last year, my endurance has really increased even more!!! That is SO VERY AWESOME!!!! I still attribute it to my nutrition and exercise. It is AMAZING how I have progressed. I have gone from someone who was using a walker and could barely walk down one house and back. It would pretty much kill me. The neuropathy pains in my legs/feet were SO INTENSE that it was not even funny. Plus, all the aspects of being grossly over-weight. So I am working hard not only to overcome my MS (as much as possible) but also my overall health!!! Remember, I am going to be a Nana soon - and want to be a viable and active Nana!!!!
Plus here is a picture of our cross-fit EXTREME exercise group!!!! I am talking TRULY VERY DIFFICULT exercises. But I stick in there. Yes, there is some exercises that I have to modify but that is OK... I keep going...
So as ALWAYS FORWARD and to NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER STOP!!!!
