To Train or Not to Train?

Yesterday Ryan and I ran the Great Pumpkin Chase 5K together. I thought I would be able to complete it without any walking, but I was wrong. I did not train for this race and that was the problem. We ran it in 36 minutes, which I guess isn't too bad...that was 12 minute miles. But I ran my first 5K, back in April/May, 2 minutes faster and without any walking. I trained for that race. So I was a bit disappointed yesterday, but I guess it was my fault for not preparing myself.



Anyways...this leads me to my title, To Train or Not to Train. Ryan has always wanted us to run a half marathon together. Now I am not a runner by any means, as you can see from my 5K times, but I think a half marathon would be a great accomplishment. So I am at a crossroads...do I commit to training for the half marathon and do it no matter if I have to walk some and my time is horrible or do I just automatically give up? I know what my husband will tell me and in the back of my mind I really want to do it, but my fear is holding me back. I really do not enjoy discomfort and I know training and running a half marathon is not going to be easy. So...



I'm going to suck it up and do it! Not just for pleasing my husband, but as a challenge to myself. I'm debating which training program to use...Jeff Galloway's beginner half marathon training or the Shamrock's Half Marathon beginner training. I guess I'll have to decide here soon, because both programs begin in November. Ahhh!



So here's to the Shamrock Half Marathon on March 21, 2010!