How I did it: I started with small goals and gave myself plenty of time to build up: 5K, 10K, then half-marathon.  I did my best to consistently keep up with runs, even though there were certainly days that I just didn't feel like it.  In addition, I found a friend who had the same goal, so I had someone to turn when I had a really great run, or someone who was understanding and helpful when I had a poor run.

Lessons & tips: Give yourself plenty of time to achieve the goal.  By giving myself a lot of time to train for the half-marathon, on weeks when I was just too busy to run regularly that week, I knew that I had plenty of time to build on the progress I had made.

Resources: I followed Hal Higdon's half-marathon training (which I found through a simple Internet search), which offered a lot of flexibility for someone like me, including cross training.  In addition, I purchased a small Camelbak that I wore on my back for longer runs when I wasn't in an area with water fountains.  It was a better choice for me than a waistband pack, as I always got annoyed with the extra weight that even a small running pack (carrying only my keys and my phone) added around my hips. 

Sep 13, 03:34PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer