I’m an idiot

Having moaned not so long back that I had let myself go with my workouts and had put some chub back on, I had a quick surge of inspiration which saw me back on the weights, which meant I dropped 5lbs or so and got back to my normal easy maintenance weight.

And then I stopped again. I’ve not lifted in weeks and I’m averaging 1 run per week. I’ve totally slipped on my diet, some days barely eating anything at all (thanks, hormones) and definitely not getting my 5 a day or drinking enough water. I also can’t remember the last time I slept well (probably related).

All of those would be fine and fixable, if it weren’t for the fact that I’m supposed to be doing a half marathon in two weeks, on Saturday 7th November. A half marathon with a 3 hour time limit, so I have no choice but run at least 2 thirds of it, which is a distance of about 15km, and the most I’ve run recently is just 10km (after which I felt half dead).

So… project survive-a-half is on. Training for a half marathon in two weeks is easy, right?

3 Comments

  1. I was slightly wrong on Twitter – I went from 13km (late Jan) to 26km (late Feb) with most days being 1-2km and only three long* runs – 5km, 6km, and 7km. Running frequently and pacing yourself during the race are key. Aim for, say, 2:45 (~8:00/km), start slow, and speed up during the last 5km if you feel like it.

    And whatever happens, it’ll be your PB.

  2. Oh good lord. YOU CAN DO THIS! (report back that you’re still alive)