Bad weather = bad mood

Okay so far I have not made much progress on the training. I went for my first run... it didn't go well. I managed to accomplish 3 miles although most were walking. But hey, you've gotta start somewhere.

I have since gotten new shoes and was excited to break them in... and then it started raining. So I haven't gotten to try out my new shoes yet. I talked myself up about going running in the rain and how it would be so great and so on and so forth. Then I went outside. IT WAS COLD! So needless to say I didn't go.

My next few weeks are full of working overtime, graduation parties, family reunions, photography assignments and who knows what else. I am also trying to plan about 40 million (ok, I exagerate) new events to do. You'd think I have time for running in there somewhere....

I will go running. I may not run as much as I should. But I WILL go.

Hitting the pavement....

Well after a rough time with the training for the Eau Claire Marathon (1/2 Marathon) I have been to the chiropractor and gotten myself straightened out, literally, and I have a new goal. There is another 1/2 marathon in Chippewa Falls 12 weeks from now. I have decided to use Hal Higdon's Novice training program that is a 12 week program. So I start tomorrow!

This is something I really want to do and I have a feeling that this time around it will be good, I have a yoga program designed for runners, a work-out program designed for runners and a new heart rate monitor to help track my progress. I am also hoping to hook up with some other runners (or as I call myself a 'putter') to get some runs in to help motivate myself. Half the battle is just getting out there!

So wish me luck and I will continue to keep you updated. This week will be my first time running since my ankle stopped cooperating.

Take the Poll!

If you look to the left you shall see a wonderful poll. In order to give you what you want I need to know what you want!

I am working on setting up some wellness events and other great things so let me know what direction these things should take!