After a period of very sporadic running, I am trying to cram 16 weeks of marathon training into 4 in order to run the Philadelphia Marathon this month. My goal originally was to run just the half, but I figured that if I'm going to fly all the way to Philadelphia, I might as well crank it up and run the full. I don't expect it to be easy and I don't expect to do it very fast, but (here come the famous last words)--how hard can it be?
HA!
Truth is, it will probably be pretty tough, but hopefully not impossible. Why do I think I can pull this off? For a few reasons...
1. I ran 17 miles recently and that felt pretty good. I wasn't even sore the next day (except for my knees, but what else is new?).
2. I pounded out 10 miles on the treadmill on a whim at a pretty decent pace
3. I've gone on a few hilly tempo runs in my hood with a new running group
4. I've been running a few days a week for the past few weeks
5. I am insane
...I'll stop right here because I'm realizing how little that is compared to the kind of training I've done in the past. Oh man. What am I getting myself into? For the record, I do NOT recommend running a marathon with almost no training. This will be an experiment of sorts, because I love racing, but I hate the ultra-disciplined consistent training that it requires (my knees are not a fan either).
Still, it's too late to back off now. I'm doing this no matter what. My fiancé, inspired me by running the Detroit Marathon this year (his first!). So proud of my man!
I am REALLY looking forward to going back to Philly and seeing my friends and running buddies. It will also be a special trip because I'll be looking at and hopefully booking our wedding venue!
17 days till the marathon... Philly, here I come!
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