My Training Plan

I searched and I searched and this is what I've found...some folks were in a rush to train for a 5k.  That would not be me.  I don't want to set myself up for failure.  I've decided on a 12 week plan and not a 4 week or so plan for this new journey.

I found a not so intimidating plan at Running Times that was explained by Dr. Andy Palmer.

Sheroes, wish  me luck!

Fitness & Fun for the Littlest Ones

Even the baby has a membership card!




 My family and I visited our local Y and joined yesterday evening.  My son was so pumped once he saw familiar faces in the gymnasium. He ended up playing basketball for a couple of hours. 

As I mentioned before, I was eager to see the child care scene.  The child care facility is near the front entrance with glass all around for everyone to see the kiddies.  Child care had been an issue, but I think this will work out fine for us.

I'm still looking for the perfect 5k to run.  I've seen some good events that I'm considering.

My 2012 To Do List (abbreviated)

Happy New Year!  We made it!

I have scoured the net looking for the best way to approach my goal of running a 5k marathon. There are a gazillion sites with tips. Some have a more aggressive training schedule than others. Hmmm. I just don't think I could run 1.5 miles on DAY TWO!!

I mos def need a program that will ease me onto the path towards my first race.  I can't figure out why I've devised this plan during the WINTER months.  I have a track that is pretty close to my home, but I don't know if I can train in snow.  I'm sure people train in the snow, but I've never seen them. 

2012 To Do List (abbreviated version):

1. Join the Y tomorrow. We are doing the family plan. I didn't know they had free childcare with the family plan. Score!

2. Select my first local race. Just in case I fall out during the race, maybe it shouldn't be a local race. Hmm. Regardless, I'm really excited about finding a race.

There are a few more things on my list that deal with finishing the basement (photo below), getting my teen organized, and my little one perfectly potty trained.

The begining stages.