First Run

Today I had my first official training run. I guess it was more of a test than a training run. I wanted to see where I was at, so that I had a good starting point for my training. So, I got on the treadmill and ran until I couldn't run anymore. I didn't want to push myself too hard but I wanted to feel challenged. I ran 2.5 miles at a 12 min/mile and a 1.0 incline. I read once that if you're going to run on a treadmill to run at a 1.0 incline so its similar to running on the road.

I feel pretty good now. I can feel the run in my knees a little. Hopefully that'll pass with more training. I guess the real test will be whether or not I can walk in the morning. Tomorrow I'm planning on doing some cross training, then I'll get back on the treadmill on Thursday. I don't want to look too far ahead, its scary, so I'm just going to take it one day at a time.

Lastly, I've decided to use Hal Higdon's half marathon novice training program. I used the same program last time I trained and felt challenged and prepared.