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I've got another week down! Yay! I've been dedicated to my training for 7 weeks now. Kind of makes me feel like a 'real' athlete. That could just be the post Olympics rush talking. I'm no elite athlete, but I'm doing great for what I'm training to do. You know, I really appreciate all of your comments on my posts and my training posts. You all are the best and I appreciate your ... Read More about Training Tuesday – Half Marathon Training Week 7

Well, another week done! This is the first week that I didn't complete a long run. Boo! My training is going really well. I was able to complete both of my shorter runs. I also did the same speed training that I did last week, where I run as fast as I can from one point in the run to another point. In Train Like a Mother: How to Get Across Any Finish Line - and Not Lose Your Family, Job, or ... Read More about Half Marathon Training ~ Week 6

Well...another week has already passed. Is it just me or do they seem to be going way too fast? I have another week of training completed. Things are going really well for me. Here is how it went this week: This is the first week in which I have done everything and not needed or opted for a 2nd day of rest. That felt good. It felt good to get in yoga, physical therapy and strength training in ... Read More about Half Marathon Training ~ Week 5

This weekend I spent all day Saturday scrapbooking. It was such a great time, very relaxing, lots of laughter AND I got a lot done too! I happily had a busy weekend with no time for posting my week of training. Therefore, I am giving you last week's training update this week.   Here is how things went for me last week:   Another successful week in my opinion! I did not work on my speed ... Read More about Half Marathon Training ~ Week 4

I know I am a bit late in posting last week's training. We had a busy weekend and there just wasn't time. I know you were waiting on pins and needles to see how my training went for this week...right?! Here's how things went: As you may remember, my IT band was acting up after my 8.5 mile run the week before (Week 2). I wanted to take it easy but still get some miles in this week. I started off ... Read More about Half Marathon Training Week 3

I have one more week done of training for my half marathon. This week was a bit of a mixed bag for me. If you are just joining the fun, you can read about my half marathon training plan here. In that same place, you can download my training plan if it interests you. The good news to me is that I did my first ever official speed workout! I chose to do a 'strides' workout this week. I got the plan ... Read More about Half Marathon Training Week 2

Week 1 of my training for a half marathon is done! Only 18 to go...woot woot! Thanks to the many of you who have left kind and encouraging comments on my other post regarding my half marathon. They are much appreciated! There are quite a few others of you who are also training for a half marathon. Yay! Way to go! Please keep up with commenting, I would love to hear how your training is going! If ... Read More about Half Marathon Training Report – Week 1

Well, I've totally done it now. I've signed up for a half marathon. This has been on my bucket list since 2010 when my cousin and I walked/ran our first 5k. We talked about running a half together. Life has changed for both of us and apparently I am currently the only half crazy(get the pun?!) one who is going to run the half marathon. I think she may be smarter than I am...haha! I know I can do ... Read More about Half Marathon Training Plan (Printable) & Sponsorship