remember when i said i wasn't going to follow a training schedule this year?! well, i've figured out that just doesn't work for me. i like to have a schedule (even if i just follow it loosely), and check off my runs. i like seeing how many weeks before my next marathon and how far i've come. i need the reminder. i need the accountability.
so, i'm back to following a training schedule. i'm tentatively training for a full marathon in october, but it's going to depend on how my IT band is doing. i don't want to overdo it and be sidelined again. the good news is, so far i've been feeling pretty good. i'm supposed to run 16 this weekend, but i'm planning to save it until monday or tuesday because running in 100+ degrees isn't fun. i tried that last night for 4 miles, and even though i made it, i felt like i was going to die.
so far this week i managed 4, 8, 4, and a few miles of walking with friends.
