I just filled out my calendar with my training schedule

[pixy0stix]

::puts head between knees to keep from passing out:: OMG, I'm finally doing this. I'm actually training for a half marathon.   <-- from nerves

[G22]

You can do it!!

[katinthehat]

I swear, I'm more excited for you than I should be for an internet stranger. I can't wait to see you crush it!

[minion]

You rock! My H also just started training for his first half. It will be in June. When will you be running the half?

[pixy0stix]

Jan 8, 2014 13:05:38 GMT -5 minion said:

You rock! My H also just started training for his first half. It will be in June. When will you be running the half?

May 4

[Raggedeannie]

Jan 8, 2014 13:08:31 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Jan 8, 2014 13:05:38 GMT -5 minion said:

You rock! My H also just started training for his first half. It will be in June. When will you be running the half?

May 4

Which one?? I am doing a half May 4, too! (Frederick)

Well.  After I sign up for it, that is.

:-#

[skwcm80]

Yay!! You're going to do great. I remember you asking about training last year.

[libbygrl109]

That's so great! But I do understand - putting it all down on paper does make it pretty daunting. You will rock it!

[pag41989]

Congrats! I remember having that reaction when my running partner sent us the training plan for this past fall for my first half in February. The longest run I had ever done at the time was a 5K and the first thing I thought was "there is no way on earth I am going to be running 10 miles." I'll be running 11 this Saturday and have my half in a few weeks! Just remember to take it one run at a time and you will be there before you know it. Good luck, you can do it!

[Deleted]

I filled mine out too and feel the same way!

Mine is here if you're curious: docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjzaeBRL_HM3dFJvamNLTVBZRmVfemozQVIyR2xTSnc&usp=sharing

[sassystace]

Jan 8, 2014 14:28:17 GMT -5 @sessalee said:

I filled mine out too and feel the same way!

Mine is here if you're curious: docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjzaeBRL_HM3dFJvamNLTVBZRmVfemozQVIyR2xTSnc&usp=sharing

I'm pretty sure I'm going to do Pittsburgh half again too!  Mine are never this well thought out! I like to see what others are doing so thanks for sharing your training plan.

My advice for Pittsburgh is to make sure there are a few hills or at least one big one on your main running route.  That helps so much, especially mentally, when you get to the actual race.

[gt7301b]

Good Luck!!!

Don't worry too much, half marathons are fun

[Susie]

I love that part, the entering it all on the calendar, the excitement. Yay!

[Deleted]

Jan 8, 2014 14:44:06 GMT -5 sassystace said:

Jan 8, 2014 14:28:17 GMT -5 @sessalee said:

I filled mine out too and feel the same way!

Mine is here if you're curious: docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjzaeBRL_HM3dFJvamNLTVBZRmVfemozQVIyR2xTSnc&usp=sharing

I'm pretty sure I'm going to do Pittsburgh half again too!  Mine are never this well thought out! I like to see what others are doing so thanks for sharing your training plan.

My advice for Pittsburgh is to make sure there are a few hills or at least one big one on your main running route.  That helps so much, especially mentally, when you get to the actual race.

I live in flatlandia so the hills are just going to kill me. I plan to walk the Birmingham bridge.

Are you on Facebook? We have a Pgh half marathon group on there. Lots of training plan talk going on!

[Deleted]

Yay!! I know the feeling too. Use that to help motivate your training. Use the nervous energy to get out there and smash it!

Rah!!!

[pixy0stix]

Jan 8, 2014 13:46:48 GMT -5 Raggedeannie said:

Jan 8, 2014 13:08:31 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

May 4

Which one?? I am doing a half May 4, too! (Frederick)

Well.  After I sign up for it, that is.

:-#

The Colorado Marathon, but only running the half portion. All downhill, whee!

[pixy0stix]

Jan 8, 2014 14:28:17 GMT -5 @sessalee said:

I filled mine out too and feel the same way!

Mine is here if you're curious: docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjzaeBRL_HM3dFJvamNLTVBZRmVfemozQVIyR2xTSnc&usp=sharing

Nice!

I had to resort to paper and pencil because I kept screwing things up. I'm doing a 16 week plan.

[setsail1999]

yay! You will do great!

[taratru]

Woohooooo! Now I get to come cheer for you!!!

Know anyone who needs a bib for the full? :/

[thom]

I think that's normal. Honestly. I'm working toward my 6th half and 3rd marathon this year, and when I look at the schedule of runs I always freak. Just take it day by day, and you will get there. Happy training!

[emilyj]

Yay Pixy!!!

[jchokie79]

That's so exciting! I'm also training for a May 5th Half (Pgh). Good luck!!!

[boston340]

Planing everything out is so much fun! I'm planning two half marathons this year, can't wait!

[mrshandy]

You'll do great! Planning my calendar is only second to the excitement I get planning out my routes on google maps!