12 Weeks

Today marks the start of my 12 weeks of training for Eau Claire Half Marathon. It's hard to believe that in 12 weeks from today, I will be walking the course. Wow 12 weeks time.

I am using a different approach this year. Last year I followed a Novice Runners Schedule. It worked well and I feel that I was prepared for the event; however, I stumbled upon a program for Walkers and I figured that I may as well use that since I am a walker. The main difference is that this year, I will be walking for certain amounts of time verses a specific miles.

I think it will work a lot better for my life--there was too much pressure to fit in long miles last year. Walking 5 miles take a bit longer than running. I began to dread those long miles every day and stopped enjoying the process. My mind will be able to better handle it's only so many minutes today. I will still have long walks over the weekend--which will be beautiful. I also think that this schedule fits better with my "simple" resolutions.

I actually may be making today be my rest day because I am stiff and sore form a beautiful snowshoeing adventure through a section of the Ice Age Trail I have never had the pleasure of exploring. My friend Steph, her Mother, and Steph's brothers girlfriend and I (along with many other people) set out on a 3 mile course. I have so much respect for people who actually had to travel through the snowy woods to live. 3 miles feels so different with big feet and tons of snow. The leg muscles also feel the difference too. I love my outdoor gym.