Half Marathon Training for the Beginner

On January 23, 2012March 12, 2012 By AngeliaIn Life is what you make it.25 Comments

This is a walk/run training program.

I typed up my training plan and I thought……why not post it here? Maybe, I can get some “virtual” support. Maybe there are a few of you out there that think……NO WAY could I do something like this.

That is when I step in and say YES, YOU CAN! If I can, you can.

A month ago, I weighed over 200lbs and started exercising for the first time in four years (at least regular exercise).

I am now under 200lbs and I can finally feel my stomach muscles again. I can run three minutes without stopping and recover in a minute walking. I am not even having to push myself too hard (not saying it’s easy).

I’m slightly ahead of this training plan, but I am still going to start at the beginning.

The numbers represent run/walk time. So, week one is running 2 mins and walking 1 minute until you complete the mileage.

As you can see, the progression covers 12 weeks to gradually build you up to a half-marathon. I do NOT run fast. It is slow and steady (so I don’t get winded).

You will know your pace when you start, it’s the one where you can talk (or sing) without dying (sorta).

Can I encourage you? Do you need a plan?

This week starts week 1….

Jan. 23-29
Week 1-

Jan 30-Feb 5
Week 2-

Feb.6-12
Week 3-

Feb. 13-19
Week 4-

Feb. 20-26
Week 5-

Cowtown 10K

Feb. 27-Mar. 4
Week 6 –

Mar 5-11
Week 7 –

Mar. 12-18
Week 8 –

Mar. 19-25
Week 9 –

Mar. 26-Apr. 1
Week 10 –

April 2-8
Week 11 –

April 9-15
Week 12-

Big D HALF MARATHON

I’m ready. I’ve set my goal (without fear).

What about you?

Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement.
Brian Tracy, Eat that Frog

From Fit to Flab

On October 13, 2009October 14, 2009 By AngeliaIn Mon Dieu! and all that stuff.16 Comments

Well, since I was bullied by BOOSHY to BE in the BUFF challenge. Ha, just kidding! I voluntarily offered ~~myself as a sacrifice~~ to participate, FOR MY OWN GOOD. Yes indeed.

Please, see my BUFF-TOBER page, and join the challenge. This time of year (the last three weeks) in October is soooo hard. No you DON’T need to buy trick or treat candy a few weeks early. Take my word for it, the store will NOT run out!

Some of my friends know my story about my previous buffiness, for those that don’t, here is the walk of shame recap.

January 1st, 2006 at noon (yes, I remember the exact time), I smoked my last cigarette. A habit formed at age sixteen in France, and from watching my mother smoke my whole life, was finally (heh) snuffed out.

Now, I had been told to form a NEW habit in place of the old. Preferably a good one and not like a crack pipe or something. So, I began exercising and drinking water.

Craving a cig? Down a glass of water and exercise. It worked. I was hooked. I joined E-diets, began a challenge team, and started posting on the message boards for support.

Eventually (okay, six months), I lost 47lbs. I became captain of a diet/fitness team, started training for a half marathon, began moderating my own message board, and was a success story – featured on the front page.

Life was FAB. I had it all down. Then, I divorced and everything went downhill. Not all at once, but gradually, and I pretty much gained it all back, three years later.

I am not in as bad of shape as when I began in 2006, no way no how. I couldn’t have ran a mile by just walking out my front door (like I do now) with no training. However, I am far from my best fitness level. My stride is to regain my endurance, and began anew, a quest to lose what I gained. And gain what I lost, which was my drive and purpose.

If you need some support, join some fellow bloggers, and give it a go. HALF of October is already over, SEE, I made it easy for you.

Don’t delay! Walk, swim, bike, kickbox, and run to this challenge. I triple dog DARE you! Plus, I need all the support I can get. For me? Please?

You spin me right round, baby , right round

On July 15, 2009 By AngeliaIn Hate early mornings, Love ExercisingLeave a comment

Ahhhhh it’s 658am the sun is rising the birds are singing. Errrrr. STOP.

It’s 658am & I managed to get up at the unbelievable hour of 515AM out the door at 531AM & hit the gym for the spin class at 545AM. Yeah I typed that right. 545AM.

I debated last night about 11pm when I was going to sleep. Should I? Or shouldn’t I? I would turn my alarm on then promptly change it. (it was only slightly OCD)

Finally I told myself, OK, just leave it on & I can decide when it goes off in the morning. So here it was 515am & Big Country is blaring out of my phone speakers. For a second I was confused??? Didn’t I decide last night NOT to set my alarm for spin class? HA!

Five minutes of debating with myself about how tired I will be later vs how good I will feel to keep this “streak” going. How I didn’t want to go bymyself vs. WHO CARES IF YOU’RE BY YOURSELF.
Are we in JR High? Seriously!!!

So I put on my clothes, drank a BIG glass of water, took my Enlyten electrolytes & out the door I went.
Good news is that the 545AM spin class is only 45mins long not an hour. Wooo!

Alot of the same people that were there when I used to go before were there. I realized I haven’t been to that class in over a YEAR. Wow! But my cycle shoes still fit & I got my bike just right. My favorite instructor Maureen was teaching it still.

Honestly? It wasn’t near as bad as I thought. (let’s see how later goes) I am REALLY happy I went.
My legs feel great. My wrist got a little wonky the way I had to lean on the bike for balance but I rolled up a towel under it & it was fine.

So there ya have it!

I really didn’t mean for this blog to be about exercise but that is where I am at right now & any motivation & success I can write about the better to keep my MENTAL focus.

My eye is on the prize. Half marathon? Marathon? Triathalon?

Whatever it turns out to be I know Jason will be there at the finish line.
No medal or number or placement can compare to that.

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!! May your Wednesday be as bright as mine.

OKC half marathon run

On July 14, 2009August 13, 2009 By AngeliaIn Better to be a blessing, Half Marathon training3 Comments

This blog was written-Wednesday, May 02, 2007 (edited July 12,2009)

On April 19, 1995, a great wrong was done in Oklahoma City, however, on this day in April the forces of fear and hate were beaten by love and compassion.

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