Running Over Bridges
One year ago this Sunday, I crossed the Monongahela River on mile 11 of my first half marathon. As I looked over to the other side of the Birmingham Bridge, I saw the other portion of the field-- the marathoners. Who were only half-way done. There was only word on my mind at that moment: "never". And yet, five months later, I won free marathon registration ($90 value!) at the Great Race 10K expo. From then on, the only phrase on my mind was "why not"? So, I did. Or, more accurately: I will. This Sunday (Cinco de Mayo), downtown Pittsburgh, 7am. I felt like for my first ever marathon, actually training during the Spring would be a great idea if I want to be confident in finishing. Back in December, I sat down with a Hal Higdon Novice 2 program and molded it a bit for my schedule. Came up with this training plan , which is the blue line below. The red line represents the actual training I did. All in miles: TOO MUCH VARIANCE! But, the gaps! I can expl...