On not running...

So, I've more or less agreed to run the Green Bay Marathon with a coworker in May. Obviously, I don't really need to start training for a few months. I've decided in the meantime to focus less on running and more on overall strength. And I know we all say we're going to do that and then just go for a run anyway. So, I'm going to try REALLY HARD not to do that.

Over the past few months when I've had trouble running, my cardiovascular fitness has been totally fine. Feels like I could run forever. However, my muscles (leg, back, abs, you name it) feel fatigued much quicker than seems right and my perceived exertion level is just so high. Like it has just felt so hard to run 3 miles at 9:00 pace. And there's something not right about that.

So I'm hoping that a few months of minimal running and more of other things will help me feel more ready to go with the training come January/February. My goal is to work out 5-6 days/week for at least 30 minutes, and only 3-4 days of running. I'm having a hard time finding the time to work out... this semester has just been a bitch. So hopefully knowing I only have to get in 30 minutes of something will also encourage me to actually do something rather than being like "if I'm just going to run 3 miles again, I might as well just take the day off and study."

So far this week:

Monday - went for a 3 mile run

Tuesday - 30 min of yoga

Wednesday - Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred DVD (It's a 20 min. workout but super intense.)

Leaving for Philadelphia tomorrow for my first podiatry school interview (and a little Page/Brody visit), so Thursday/Friday will probably be off.

Later.