Running = Therapy
Ever since I started doing Nutirsystem, I have also started working out a little bit more. I started out doing Jillian Michaels, which is an amazing program and I’m seeing positive results, I just wanted a little bit more.
I started running again. I was a pretty avid runner in high school and I loved doing it, but between classes, friends, a boyfriend-eventual husband, planning a wedding, moving, I got off track a little bit. I’m the first to admit that I haven’t been the best at working out in the past year, but I’m happy to say that thanks to Nutrisystem, I have gotten somewhat back on track. I even downloaded an app that will help me train for a 5k. Which I love.
When I came back from my first day of running I felt alive again. I felt stronger than I had felt in a long time. The more I ran, the stronger I felt. The more I ran, the calmer I was at night and slept better. I started to remember the way I felt when I was in high school and when I ran. I enjoyed it, but it also helped with my overall thinking. After I came back from running, I was on a running high and decided to seriously consider a goal that I have thought about for a very long time. I want to run a half marathon in 2014. This is something that I have been considering for a while. My dad has run two marathons and I’m no where near ready for that, but a half, doable.
Have you ever ran a half marathon? Marathon? Any advice for a first timer?
4 Comments
Sarah Skubic
As someone who has done one of each. I did things ass backwards. I did a full last year and a half about 3 weeks ago. My advice to you to don’t get discouraged, training for a full marathon is a journey and once you complete it one of the most rewarding experiences that you will ever have. Also pick a marathon and or a half (most people do a half to lead up to the full in training for the full) that is reasonable. I did the CIM which is a great race and one that many first timers use for their first marathon because its aggregate down hill. I did it in the pouring rain with 40 mph head winds so last years was a bit tougher but in general its a great first marathon. Good luck and if you need any other advice or cheering, let me know.
Annelise Rowe
Just run and do what feels good. You’re doing it the same way I do… keep it up and if you need a good training program, google Hal Higdon. His are the best! I prefer his novice programs 🙂
Allison Clements
That’s what I’m doing now. The half marathon that I want to do isn’t for at least another year, so I’m just doing what feels good now. I will definitely look him up, I’ll take all the help I can get.
Allison Clements
My dad did the CIM a couple times. I was looking into that one as well. I have a few options 🙂 Thanks!!