1-22-2012

New Trainer, holy shit what did I sign up. All jokes aside, I moved from going alone to having someone tell me and help me with my running.  Today was the first official training run, SS will be giving me weekly schedules and feedback until the Portland Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon on May 20, 2012.  Below is the training and feedback SS has put together for me.  I see this as the beginning of something great :)

"Ok so here is week one.. we will go week by week, that way we can adjust as necessary!

Sun 22nd- 60min
Mon 23rd- 20-30 min depending on how you feel
Tue 24th- 25-35min
Wed 25th- OFF or other activity
Thr 26th- 30min
Fri 27th- 30-35min
Sat 28th- OFF or other activity

Right now, my goal for you is to get you running more consistently and increasing weekly mileage. I would like you to focus on running near an 11:30 pace for all your runs.

On your days off, you are welcome to get in the pool, bike, elliptical, etc if you feel so inclined. (ha ha) or just enjoy the day off!

If you'd like you can begin doing weights to augment, or I can help you devise a program, up to you!

I will always have your longest run be on Sundays from here on out, unless you have a conflict.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will need an update at least once a week with mileage for the days you ran and if you did other activities, or just took the day off.

I also want your input, if you think its too much or too little too fast or too slow speak up"
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As you can see this is very personalized, SS put a ton of time into creating this plan and I owe it to her to put as much effort into training.  My first long was completed this afternoon on the 21st century torture device, the TREADMILL!  Oh I loathe that thing, the only saving grace was the amazing audiobook I got for my birthday (link)
 As a whole this run was mentally challenging, manifesting into a physical challenge.  I have a hard time getting over my dislike of the treadmill and finding a good rhythm.  It took me silently challenging the girl next to me to get me through the run.  My goal was to not only to finish my 60 minutes but run faster and longer than her.  Thank you anonymous girl for motivating me to push on.