The Training Rundown

Some of you are probably thinking, "Casey! Training for a half marathon by MARCH? Are you insane?!" And my answer is, Yes. I absolutely am. However, my work best friend Syd has created a fairly intense yet seemingly accomplishable training schedule.
It breaks down to four days of running/jogging, and three days of rest or cross training.

During these first two weeks (I started Dec.27th), I've taken that word "rest" to the heart. Meaning I spend my off days virtually comatose on the couch catching up on the drama at the Jersey Shore. With this, I've noticed two things: 1.) I lose my motivation for the next morning, and thus feel as though I must drag my ass outside to run. And 2.) The run the day after a day off is not as hard as my unmotivated mind tries to make me believe. It's a bit of a battle.

Today was a run day. Two miles with a half mile warm-up walk. I did well, minimal walking breaks, steady pace, until the last quarter mile. Hol-y Sh-it. My legs burned, running muscles I didn't realize were running muscles were screaming at me to quit, and all I could do was think to myself "Home stretch, half marathon baby." It was relatively motivating, but still a battle.

On tomorrow's schedule? Three miles with a half mile warm-up walk. And then only a mere 10 more to go.