1/2 Marathon Training: Week 1, Days 1-3

Every year goes by faster and faster! I cannot believe Memorial Day weekend is already upon us. A year ago I was training for my first triathlon, excited and nervous about the training that lay ahead of me. I feel that same way now as I'm 3 days into Week 1 of my marathon training!

So far, things are going great and my back feels fantastic. I still have more chiropractor visits ahead, so seems my back should stay that way. I wanted to go to a yoga class yesterday, but to my surprise, the chiro advised against that...he said it's too early to be adding classes in where you're following the pace of someone else who doesn't know your physical situation. This was disappointing and I almost felt it was a little too cautious, but I remembered that the one time I did try yoga, the instructor tended to walk around and adjust your hips and things like that, so it probably isn't a good idea to go.

Here's a recap of my training so far:

Day 1, Sunday, May 22

I went on a 4 mile run with Julie, a long time friend of Phil's who is also training for the same 1/2. It was an easy pace and a good way to return to exercise, since I'd been off for almost 2 weeks. After having to take so much time off from working out, it felt great to be running again and I definitely had a runner's high.

Day 2, Monday, May 23

Training today only said stretch and strengthen, but it was too gorgeous of a day to NOT go for a run. I wasn't very smart about my run though...I went jogging about 10 minutes after eating 2 fresco style tacos from Taco Bell. I felt sick for me entire run, which was about 2.5 miles. Should've stuck to a Luna bar!!! Then I went to the gym with my friend Steph and did some weight machines - mostly arms - and then 20 more minutes cardio on the crossramp. I think I need to push it more with weightlifting. I don't feel any burn today at all. I am REALLY going to miss boot camp. I love that achy muscle feeling!

Day 3, Tuesday, May 24

Feeling kind of nauseous this evening, so I did one of the crosstraining workouts for the week that my schedule lists. I did 30 minutes on the Stairmaster alternating between levels 8 and 10. I really need to get some solid meal plans in place, especially as I start adding on the miles. Hoping I can go running outside in the morning before work tomorrow, if it's not raining.

My bloodwork came back from the doctor's office and everything is in range. I found this a little surprising, I was really expecting my blood sugar to be off. I'm not sure why I feel so lightheaded, weak, and hungry midday. Maybe I'm not eating enough to keep me full...