I really needed this run to be decent for my self-esteem as I've been struggling with bad weather and sluggishness. Even though it was rainy, I felt great and truly enjoyed the entire run. I feel like I'm actually on track with my marathon training now.
It's going to be four Sundays in a row that it's been raining. How do you deal with it on your long runs? I'm worried that 60 degrees and raining will be too cold for me. When it was 75 and raining I actually welcomed the rain but now that temps are dropping I wonder if I should just do 17 miles on a treadmill.
Maybe I'm being too optimistic or maybe I'm speaking too soon but does anyone else feel like they're not really seeing that many lanternflies this summer? I remember there being way more last year, piles of them by my office, and I've barely seen a dozen so far.
Summer is arriving as is the heat, humidity, and red lantern flies. How are you guys getting the miles in? Treadmills has been my solution in the past but I want to adapt and run outside in the summer here. Any tips?
Throw all the advice at me, I don't know what I don't know.
I'm going to use the Hal Higdon novice plan and will start in August. I stay in half marathon shape all year round, averaging 30-35 weekly miles. My last two HMs this spring was around 1:47 and I'm really hoping I can do a sub 4 marathon in December. Am I being realistic? I know a marathon is 4x as hard as a half and the longest I've ever ran is 15 miles.
The weather was perfect and the route was so scenic. It was amazing seeing so many women out getting after it. I even PR with 1:47:54 😁
Was trying to get sub 1:50 and got 1:48. It was cold, super windy, and the rolling hills were getting to me at the end but I'm glad I did it! This is my fourth and hardest HM.
Got another half marathon this Sunday with better conditions so I'll see if that makes any difference.