Last night I went to an info session for the SF Marathon Training Program at the Bryant Street Sportsbasement. I was dragging my feet to get there since its been super cold out and all I wanted to do was go straight home after work and cuddle up under a blanket.
I've been really wanting to get more information on the training program and explore my options, since the thought of running 14, 16, 18 and 20 miles by myself isn't very appealing. I wasn't sure the info session would solve my training program woes, but at least I went. As I assumed, it didn't give me the answers I was looking for but it did give me some things to think about.
Since I feel like I could do the mid-week runs on my own, I don't know if I want to pay $185 just for Saturday long runs. This brings in the big question, do I:
a) Sign up with the SF marathon training, maybe meet some new people, and commit to training with them
or
b) Sign-up for the San Francisco Road Runner's Club and do long runs for the marathon with them, as well as get a full year's membership for $150.
or
c) Be a crazy runner person and try to do my runs solo? Or possibly find other running groups/clubs to run with?
I did get an informational handout to ponder over and a few of my random questions answered, but the highlight of the night was really the green beads that gave me 20% off discount. I got some new smart wool socks(they are very cozy on my feet today), a few packages of GU and some Luna bars.
So I have a few things to think about. After Wednesday's somewhat discouraging run and the meeting last night, I am doubting myself. Can I REALLY run a marathon?
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
First Run of the New Year
Yesterday morning, I finally went on my first run of 2011. It was a brisk 38 degrees out, but I layered up, which helped, and wore my favorite headband. I was pretty cold the first half a mile or so but I warmed up fairly quickly after that.
About 2 miles in, the chronic pain in my left knee kicked in. I'm hoping it's just being arthritic, since it's been so cold outside. I went home and iced anyways, as a precautionary measure. I guess it's just a reminder that I need to build-up slowly, work on my strengthening exercises I learned at physical therapy last year, and stop running when my knee starts to bother me. It is definitely discouraging but its still early in the year.
On a happier note, I made enchiladas for dinner! My favorite new thing to make.
In an effort to save money and clean out our freezer, I used some frozen chicken I found floating around getting frost bitten, as well deliciously spicy enchilada sauce I bought at Target a few weeks ago.Those two items, along with a handful of other ingredients made husband and I a delicious dinner. Next time there will be photos, I swear.
About 2 miles in, the chronic pain in my left knee kicked in. I'm hoping it's just being arthritic, since it's been so cold outside. I went home and iced anyways, as a precautionary measure. I guess it's just a reminder that I need to build-up slowly, work on my strengthening exercises I learned at physical therapy last year, and stop running when my knee starts to bother me. It is definitely discouraging but its still early in the year.
On a happier note, I made enchiladas for dinner! My favorite new thing to make.
In an effort to save money and clean out our freezer, I used some frozen chicken I found floating around getting frost bitten, as well deliciously spicy enchilada sauce I bought at Target a few weeks ago.Those two items, along with a handful of other ingredients made husband and I a delicious dinner. Next time there will be photos, I swear.
Monday, January 3, 2011
My Blog
One of my new years resolutions this year was to start a blog. Check! (and tell people about it, so people read it other than me). I've actually been wanting to start one for quite awhile but knew I needed a topic to focus on, otherwise I'd be all over the place. So my other resolution this year is to run a marathon. So I figured what better way to keep myself on track as well as fulfill the "Start a blog" resolution than to blog about my experience training towards said marathon, and to blog about running in general. To date, I have run 3 half marathons and a couple 10K's. In the past I've had a few injuries and consider myself fairly injury prone. So, if I suck at running this year, as I have in the past, due to injuries, then my other resolution is to run a 5K, just because it's a distance I've never raced before.
A photography blog has also been an interest of mine. A friend of mine suggested photography during running. Hmmm, there's a thought, I might keep the photography separate from running or combine then. I assume my blog content will be a lot of running if I'm training, unless I really suck at running this year, as discussed above and then it'll be photography and life. Cheers!
A photography blog has also been an interest of mine. A friend of mine suggested photography during running. Hmmm, there's a thought, I might keep the photography separate from running or combine then. I assume my blog content will be a lot of running if I'm training, unless I really suck at running this year, as discussed above and then it'll be photography and life. Cheers!
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