Half Marathon Training Week 1

It is finally here time to start training, take 2.  I attempted starting a week early in case I needed to repeat a week but made that darn blister worse.  Thankfully with the help of google I learned that duct tape stays in place while running, what a great invention.  The blister is now mostly heeled and I am running along pain free.  I had hoped to post weekly but feel a few weeks behind, I will attempt to update all weeks and we will all be amazed at the progress this crazy chick is making.  I am using the Hal Higdon Novice 2 training app.  Here is a breakdown of what my training schedule looks like.

Half Marathon Training Schedule: Novice 2

WEEK	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT	SUN
1	Rest	3 m run	3 m run	3 m run	Rest	4 m run	cross
2	Rest	3 m run	3 m pace	3 m run	Rest	5 m run	cross
3	Rest	3 m run	4 m run	3 m run	Rest	6 m run	cross
4	Rest	3 m run	4 m pace	3 m run	Rest	7 m run	cross
5	Rest	3 m run	4 m run	3 m run	Rest	8 m run	cross
6	Rest	3 m run	4 m pace	3 m run	Rest	5-K Race	cross
7	Rest	3 m run	5 m run	3 m run	Rest	9 m run	cross
8	Rest	3 m run	5 m pace	3 m run	Rest	10 m run	cross
9	Rest	3 m run	5 m run	3 m run	Rest	10-K Race	cross
10	Rest	3 m run	5 m pace	3 m run	Rest	11 m run	cross
11	Rest	3 m run	5 m run	3 m run	Rest	12 m run	cross
12	Rest	3 m run	2 m pace	2 m run	Rest	Rest	Half Marathon

If you would like more information about Hal Higdon's training plans please refer to his website http://halhigdon.com/ 

Monday, August 20, 2012 - rest

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 3 mile (4.83km) run - I found this run hard and struggled to maintain a constant pace, but I did it.   I did some strength and core work after my run as well.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 3 mile (4.83km) run - Today was much better, but my blister was acting up, it resulted in a blood blister, which led to my discovery of duct tape and a few days off.  On a happier note, my pace was much more consistent and I ran it minutes faster than the previous day.  I also ran my fastest km in training to date!   I did some strength and core work after my run as well.

Thursday, August 23, 2012 - recovering the blister

Friday, August 24, 2012 - rest

Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 60 minutes cross training, I did some core work and strength training

Sunday, August 26, 2012 - 4 mile (6.47 km) run - Duct tape discovered, I had put some mole skin for protection over the blister, cutting out a hole for the blister and then put duct tape around my foot.  Ran without problem, I was also overjoyed at finding such a cost effective solution.  Is there anything you can't do with duct tape?

Week 1 survived and hoping to survive the half marathon.