Ok, so while doing much soul searching, hand wringing and rumpledoodle baking, I’ve come to a moment of (perhaps) insanityclarity. Actually, it was a friend, D, who pointed out today that I might be ready for my next distance challenge. That perhaps what I’m feeling is the nip at one’s heels need to train for a longer distance than a 10K. When she said it, it felt right.
What will it mean to me? Basically, I’ll have to drag my ass out of bed earlier.
If one wants to train for distance, not speed, one needs to be practical and use one’s slowest pace. My pace is quite slow. This new challenge will require running regularly (read: multiple times a week) for 1.5-2.5 hours. That is definitely something new to get my head around on a lot of levels, and to discuss with Dear Husband.
It will also require me to buy a good pair of regular running shoes. Don't get me wrong: I love my Merrell Pace Gloves. They rock. But with the amount of mileage I’m racking up, I need something with a little more cushion, as well as weatherproofing for the impending winter runs. Any runners (or running shoe companies) out there with suggestions, please let me know asap!
Cross training is no problem, as the exergames fill that slot nicely already.
The final question in this mental exercise is: what will that longer distance goal be?
So this evening, I took an Advil for my aching knee and pulled up the New York Road Runner Club site online. And that’s when I saw it: the JANUARY 22nd 2011 Manhattan Half Marathon (it’ll probably be the 23rd in 2012). 13.1 miles of running bliss. I have my next physical challenge. What's yours?
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