Sometimes when I run, I start to question why it is that running is any different than walking and why it is that I don't just walk and why I run at all. After all, walking moves me forward and covers the same distance and so what if it takes a little longer. I thought it was only me. Last week I was validated, though, in the reading of a book that a friend of mine, and fellow runner, gave me titled Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All Night Runner by Dean Karnazes. This guy runs races that are 100 miles long and longer. He details his experiences on his races and gives you a great glimpse into what goes on inside his head. And thankfully, a lot if it is the same voice I hear when I run. It is a great read for both the runner and non-athelete alike.
Last week I got in a 8 mile run on Thursday, a 4 mile run on Friday, a 4 mile stroller-pushing run with my mom on Saturday ( that means a really slow run) and a 12 mile tempo run on Sunday morning. My mom has been very consistent in her running and put together a 4 mile run on Saturday and a 5.5 mile run on Sunday (her longest to date). She has caught the running bug and is doing really great. With no athletic background, she decided she wanted to get in shapte about 6 months ago. She asked me for advice and I suggested she sign up for a 1/2 marathon a this spring. She did. I grabbed her a training plan online and she has been very good about following it. She seems to be enjoying the process.
This week is another long week of training. The goal wil be to run between 36-44 miles. It's getting a bit lighter in the morning, so that should help with my morning motivation a little.
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