Pre-Training Training

We've done a pretty good job thus far focusing on just about everything BUT the actual running part... whoops. But that's not to say we haven't been running. We just haven't been running far... or fast... or well. Our pre-training training program is off to a very slow, but very steady start. Fortunately, we have an entire year to prepare for the big 26.2, and the serious training won't start until next June. So for now, we're taking it step by step and day by day.

Here is our "Pre-Training Training Program:"

• November
• Run 2 - 3.5 miles at least 3 times a week
• Cross-train on off days
• Be able to comfortably & consistently run 3 miles by the end of the month without wanting to (or actually) throwing up.
• December
• Run 2 - 4 miles at least 3 times a week
• Cross-train on off days
• Be able to comfortably & consistently run 4 miles by the end of the month.
• Avoid egg nog and fruitcake at all costs.
• Run a 5K in New York!
• January
• Run 2.5 - 5 miles at least 3 - 4 times a week
• Cross-train on off days
• Be able to comfortably & consistently run 5 miles by the end of the month and hardly be able to remember the days when running made us want to throw up.
• February
• Run 2.5 - 6 miles at least 3 - 4 times a week
• Cross-train on off days
• Be able to comfortably & consistently run 6 miles by the end of the month and shake our bad attitudes about the bitter cold weather.
• Register for the 2011 Marine Corp Marathon!!
• Liv to lose 10 lbs (we included some extra time to accomplish this after the holidays)
• March
• Run 3 - 7 miles at least 3 - 4 times a week
• Cross-train on off days
• Be able to comfortably run 7 miles by the end of the month and rejoice about the slightest snap of warmer weather, but then remember that DC won't truly get warm until May.
• April
• Run 3.5 - 8 miles at least 4 -5 times a week
• Cross-train on off days
• Be able to comfortably run 8 miles by the end of the month without feeling completely burnt-out.
• Run the Cherry Blossom Festival (10 miles) and finish before the sun sets. Throwing up acceptable.
• May
• Run 4 - 8 miles at least 4 - 5 times a week
• Cross-train on off days
• Run 9 miles at least 2 times within the month (preferably in the Virginia countryside with a trip to the vineyards afterwards).

Oh, and to look like this by summertime. Psyche!

lylas,