Minnie training for "adult onset" runners/walkers

[jmasgat]

Hi all, Maura here--new to the group (at what point do I stop saying that?) Signed up to run my first ever race this week--the Minnie 15k. Found a modified Higdon plan (posted for the River Gate Run) and I'm on my way. Just finishing week 2 and today ran 2 miles, without stopping, in 19:09 (Temperature 20F, wind chill 0F). It sorta went like this: Mile 1/2--oh god, the entry fee was non-refundable, why did I ever think I could do this? Mile 1--you know, maybe a 1/2 marathon isn't out of reach. Mile 1-1/2--okay breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. 2Miles--home--quick, hit the stop button on the watch!

Anyway, my personal goals for the race are: 1) Finish the race, 2) run the entire distance, 3) finish in 1:45 (streeeeetch goal of 1:30)

So for those who've already posted that they're running/walking Minnie, I would love to hear about your workouts, especially those who are "adult onset" runners/walkers (to paraphrase John Bingham). It's just nice to know that there are others to share the pain/gain with.

Maura

 

[ms.mightyduck]

Hi! Today was day one of my training for the Minnie. I walked 3.5 miles on the treadmill. It is cold out, and originally I planned to make my nest here on the sofa, but I got myself off my butt to just do it.

This should be a fun journey!

 

[SamSam]

I have exercised all my adult life, but have never been a runner. Love to walk, just not run. In the last year I've tried to up my walking into a walk-run routine with the final goal of a 1/2 marathon. I thought the 15K would be a good start, but am worried that I'm more of a walker than a jogger. I can fairly easily walk a 15 minute mile for 4 miles, but I realize that's a bit different than a 15K. I'm not looking at breaking any speed records, just need to know that I won't embarrass myself if I walk most of the Minnie 15K.
Being a Wogger (walker/jogger), and never having particpated in a 'real' event I worry that I will be the only person not running the whole thing.

 

[Maherae]

SamSam..PLEASE!! You will definitely NOT be the only one not running the whole thing. You'll see my post elsewhere about my Minnie training. We have lots of WISHers who will be running, wogging, run/walk intervaling and walking it!! Start training now, build your endurance, you'll make it. Come join the fun! Anne

 

[jmasgat]

SamSam,

I know exactly how you feel. I've tried in the past to run, and it hasn't stuck. Maybe we just need the right motivation--Disney! Anyway, here's a link to the training plan I am using (from Gate River Run). It starts as walk/wun combinations and uses those to build distance. Take a look. I am finishing week 2 and so far, so good.

Maura

http://www.gate-riverrun.com/grrtrainingsch07.pdf

 

[chimera]

SamSam...I have finished one full, 5 halves, 2 15Ks, etc, etc and have never run the whole of any race. I do either a R3/W2 (run 3 min, walk 2 min) or R4/W2 interval. You'll see folks during races running, walking or doing a combo...doesn't matter how you get to the Minnie finish as long as you maintain a 15 min pace (16 for half/full)

 

[SamSam]

Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I am going to sign up for the 15K Minnie today! At 54, I feel like I need to stop thinking about things I would like to do and actually start doing them. You all have given me the boost I needed to turn thinking into doing. Also thanks for the workouts, I'll start training this week. Samsam