I really enjoyed my day off yesterday, and expect to be ready and rearing to go tomorrow after two days rest. When I took Dee Dee to Phidippides Saturday for shoes, I bought the 52 Week Plan by Galloway. After reviewing the plan, and based on where I am at now with my mileage for my longest run, I am going to insert myself into the plan at the 8th week. It just so happens that this puts me right on track to run my 5K September 16th. The mileage is a little low at week 8 for what I am used to, so I may add a little, just to keep me where I am at. The long run for this week is a bump up to 4.5, so that again, coincides with right where I need to be.
For those of you who have been waiting on the edge of your seat, I just want you to know that I did not burn my roux for the gumbo I made last night! Nothing like sitting there for twenty to twenty-five minutes stirring a batch of oil and flour. The concoction went from a pasty white to a chocolate brown color. Scared the hell out of me though when I added the onions, cause it turned black. I thought all that work had gone for nothing, but it actually turned out fantastic. Can't wait to eat it tonight, and I hope the boys like it. That's the second danger zone. Spend all that time and money on good food, and the boys go YUCK! Give me some noodles and butter. As a side note, don't try to taste it while you are cooking roux. The oil is extremely hot and it really doesn't taste all that great by itself. All I got from it was burnt lips. See! You learn something new everyday.
Based on your feedback and my own thinking, this is going to be my race plan for next year, as of right now:
- Winter/Spring 5K
- Spring 10K
- Late Spring Half-Marathon
- Atlanta Marathon (November)
Finish strong!
Wes
ORN: Rest
AF/CF: 1/1
6 comments:
Wes,
Looks like a good plan. It'll be fun to watch you increase those miles over the next year!
Goals are the way we measure our improvement. Nice to set out your plans over the next year plus. Good luck making it all happen! The real fun is the preparation to make it happen.
Good plan Wes. I'm looking forward to reading about your progress.
ohh, I love Gumbo. Making the roux sucks, but it is so worth it in the end.
I'm going to have to look for that book.
I've been looking at Galloway, too. I'm trying to decide on a plan - I've been tinkering with Hal Higdon, but the novice is too novice and the intermediate is a bit more than I'm ready for - I'm not doing any speedwork until after the first 5K. I guess it will work itself out.
lol, oh i hear ya about the stomach catching up, i was just wondering that tonight about my own.
i also look forward to reading about your progress you can do it!
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