Plan for half marathon

I signed up for the Glass City Half Marathon on April 22nd. I am starting my training today. My official marathon training starts at the beginning of February but I am starting today to get myself comfortable at the 3 mile distance. I'm going to run 1 mile for a couple of weeks, 2 miles for a couple of weeks, then 3 miles for a week or so. At that point the official training starts. I have it all mapped out on a calendar so I am ready and pumped. I'm really excited for this race. I attempted it last year but health issues got in the way. I am healthy, 50 years old, and ready for the challenge! Wish me luck!!!

My thoughts on runners...

I really don't feel like a "runner" yet. People fall into 2 categories - runners and non runners. I have felt like a runner on an off through my life but I haven't felt like a runner in years now. This does not mean I don't run, it means that I only run after everything else in my life is taken care of. If you know me you know that that doesn't happen very often. I am 50 years old now and I am very aware that keeping myself in shape will contribute to my quantity and quality of life. I don't want to be a feeble old woman. I want to be the type of woman that people don't even think about my age. This means I need to make me a priority. I can talk the talk but can I walk the walk? I am challenging myself and setting goals for my life.

Say a little prayer for me...