Back On Track

For a month my training has been sporadic which is evident by my lack of blog posts.  I blame a busy schedule, shorter days, and changing weather for my lethargy and lack of motivation.  My weeks encompassed two training runs, one short and one long run.  With exactly 8 weeks left till my first marathon in Houston, it's probably time to get back to my training plan.  Here's this week's schedule.

Tues  7 mi

Wed  4 mi
Thurs 7 mi
Fri     Rest
Sat    16 mi
Sun   5 mi

If the change in seasons put a drag on your running like me, lace up and run!!  See you at the finish line!

Getting Back to Business

Night Run

     Injury, sickness, weather, work -- any one of these can ruin training.  Even a few days away from the run makes it hard to get back into a routine.  Though I've been able to get in a few runs after being sick, I just don't feel the same drive to get out and run.  Before, I was starting to get use to waking up at 5 A.M.  Some mornings, I could  even wake up without my alarm.  Now, getting up at 6:30 A.M. sucks.  What keeps you from running?  Whatever it may be, take your time getting out there.  Don't try to do too much too soon after being sick or injured.  You'll get back into rhythm again. I hope I do soon.  Though it's 80 degrees again here in Chicago, I know winter is just around the bend, and training for a marathon won't always be favorable in winter months.  

     The Chicago Marathon is this weekend and though I won't be running, I'll be checking out the expo.  Tonight, Niketown Chicago will have something special for Run Club as a jump-off for the weekend events.  Expect a good party.  Also, Olympian long distance runner Ryan Hall will be at the expo signing autographs and running in Sunday's marathon.  For more information on events this weekend, go to www.chicagomarathon.com.  Good luck to all the runners on Sunday, and good running to everyone.