The Little Things
May 6, 2012

Well, I guess this will be my last “half marathon training recap” for a little while (not forever! I’m definitely going to run another one as soon as I can!). Sniff. sniff. This week was taper, so I definitely kept it easier for the week. This is what it looked like:

Lesson Learned: I can accomplish more than I think I can!!! I NEVER thought I could ever run 13.1 miles, and I did (and did it with a smile on my face!). I loved it:)

Biggest Struggle: Nerves! I was so antsy all last week until I got to the expo on Friday, at which point I just got excited!

I worked so many months for you!

So where do I go from here? I’m planning on sign up for a fall half marathon, so training will start sometime in the next 2-ish months. Until then, I will be doing some physical therapy (remember when I visited the sports doctor?) and continuing to increase my cardio. And run, of course. Because I love it!

Now it’s your turn to share! What’s one of the accomplishments you are most proud of in your life? When you aren’t training for a race, how do you schedule your workouts? 

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5 responses to “Half Marathon Training Week 18 Recap”

  1. Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says:
    May 6, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I’m kind of inspired to try a half marathon in the fall. I just have to decide which one I want to do!

  2. Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed says:
    May 7, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    CONGRATS! So proud of you, great job 🙂 Idk if I’ll wan tto do any more long distance races after my half. I do love the accomplished feeling, but my knees really hurt around 8 miles. We’ll see!

    • Caroline says:
      May 7, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you! I can’t wait to read about your race:) My body didn’t ache much at all, except for a little bit around mile 8 as well (but for good reason). I’ll be posting my official recap soon!

  3. Run With Rabbits says:
    May 8, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Congrats! Finishing the first half is the greatest feeling EVER…until you finish your second 🙂

    Make sure to take a few days to really soak up and celebrate your accomplishment – and show off your medal!

    • Caroline says:
      May 8, 2012 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks! I’m already planning my 2nd and can’t wait to run it! I’m definitely soaking it up right now, and totally was that girl who wore her medal to work the day after:)