First Day of Training

While I was waiting for a light to change I saw this

As you may have read in my last post, I have signed up for my very first Half Marathon!  I am running the Provo Halloween Half.  It's perfect because I have 13 weeks to train and I get to combine two things I love: Running and Dressing up for Holidays.  This race gives me the opportunity to run AND dress up!  Like this sticker says, my future is unwritten and it's up to me to write it.  It's up to me whether or not to go to bed early so I can run early in the morning.  It's up to me if I am going to work for it everyday and not slack off.  I don't know what's in store, but I do know that I can prepare myself physically and mentally.



Today was my first official day of training.  I made a schedule for myself last night to make sure I am on track and motivated.

The first seven weeks

Today's goal was 5 miles.  I had a hard time waking up so I ended up running around 9:30AM in about 80 degree weather.  I got through the 5 miles though.  I was determined and I wanted to start my training off the right way.

On the sidewalk right before I got home

After my run I made sure to drink water and made myself a healthy breakfast.  During these weeks of training I want to make sure I establish healthy eating habits.  I want to perform my best when race day comes.  

Spinach, tomato, and egg sandwich
Odwalla Superfood drink

 13 weeks.  I can definitely do this.


Runaway Girl