My disposition lends well to following a training plan. I have some sort of Midwestern type-A guilt complex, so skipping or shortening a workout (unless due to injury or illness) never sits easy with me. My family and friends all say I am the most disciplined person they know, in part because I have no problem waking up at 5 am to go run 7 or 8 miles before the sun rises. I have an odd love for numbers (probably because I am the child of two engineers and engaged to one), so I revel in analyzing ...
Training Tips
Valpo Half Marathon Training Weeks 1 & 2
Half marathon training weeks one and two set my training for the Valpo half marathon off to a successful start! The first week of my training went quite well, especially considering the stress in the first half of the week (I left a desk job that I just started - it was not the right fit for me). This week left me feeling very confident about my race goals and very excited for the rest of training. I love training - the schedule, the sense of accomplishment and little victories, the ...