So I thought I would start blogging based on all the "fun" I am having with my Marathon training that has been going on this year (2017). This all started quite small in terms of an objective. Run a 10K in the spring, and consider a half marathon in the fall. 2 co-workers wanted to try, so like I usually do, I was all in. Found a 10K in April, and started training. Based on last year's objective of running a 5K using the couch to 5K approach, I looked for something similar. Sure enough, I found one for a half marathon. While I was at it, I figured we should shoot for something before the fall. Thus, the Baltimore 10 miler was identified.
Well, all went generally well to get to the 10K (Columbia, MD). No real issues leveraging the all the experience from last year. This is where the fun begins. It seems like 10 miles is a bit of a difference than 6.2/10K. Equipment that I had wasn't sufficient. Body needed to adjust to a much more strenuous distance. And there is a bigger commitment in time. That said, I am going to try to document a few things in subsequent posts based on where I started to where I am:
Well, all went generally well to get to the 10K (Columbia, MD). No real issues leveraging the all the experience from last year. This is where the fun begins. It seems like 10 miles is a bit of a difference than 6.2/10K. Equipment that I had wasn't sufficient. Body needed to adjust to a much more strenuous distance. And there is a bigger commitment in time. That said, I am going to try to document a few things in subsequent posts based on where I started to where I am:
- Equipment (shoes, hydration, clothing)
- Food/fueling/physical issues
- Weather/Environment
- Time
Hopefully it might help someone in the future.
That said, it has been quite an experience. I can't say 5 months ago that I truly believed that I would be almost ready to run a marathon in July/August.
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