An Update on My Training

It is time to start training!! As I have stated in previous blog posts, running is something that is a common form of exercise for me to do. I generally run short distances, usually around 5km 3 or 4 times a week; however, in the summer it is not uncommon for me to run longer distances a couple times a week, usually 10-12km.

In learning that I was going to begin to train for a half marathon for my Genius Hour Project, my dad recently lent me a book that provides a training program for running a variety of distances. This book has a program for running 21km that I plan to follow starting next week! It is a 16 week program that is intended to build the runner up to running 21km slowly. It suggests which days to run and how many kms to run each day. Because of my busy schedule, the days that I run may need to be adjusted; however, I will aim to run 5 days a week as the program suggests. I am lucky enough to have a treadmill in my basement, so even when it gets snowy outside, I will have no excuses! Here are some pictures of the book with the pages that outline the training program. I am looking forward to getting started!

Stanton, J. (1999). To complete a half-marathon [Image]. Retrieved from 
Running start to finish book.

Stanton, J. (1999). To complete a half-marathon [Image]. Retrieved from 
Running start to finish book.

I am looking forward to next week's Genius Hour and since it's an online class, I will spend that time running and training!