This week’s Tuesday Topic: What are your Winter running plans or race schedule? You can write about this topic or post any running-related blog post. Remember to link up with Jenn and Zenaida! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Remember to come back for later linkers!
Winter is my least favorite season/time for running, but it still needs to get done. I cannot complain too much about it because this Winter has been mild. Below are my running plans this Winter.
❄️ Be consistent with running. I am am following Hal Higdon’s plan to train for the NYC Half Marathon. I would like to run various race distances this year again. Last year I did all except a 5k.
❄️ Run the NYC Half Marathon and the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle. I am excited to go back to NYC to run the half marathon. I plan to be better prepared for this race, but my goals are to finish and to have fun. The Shamrock Shuffle is one of my favorite races and am looking forward to it.
❄️ Continue/start walking again. As if training for a half marathon wasn’t enough motivation, I also signed up for the Run The Year Challenge. My goal is to run and walk 2,024 miles this year. I know, I know, I said I wasn’t going to set a goal for me. I like this challenge because both running and walking count towards the goal.
❄️ Recover and stretch. I have to take care of myself and my body. It is one of my least favorite things to do but I know I have to do it.
❄️ Strength train. The NYC Half Marathon is hilly. Last year I did better than I expected but I know I can do better if I train for it properly and also strength train. Plus, this will help me be a stronger runner and avoid injuries.
The topic for next week – What’s your plan to achieve your 2024 goals? Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!
So exciting! When is the NYC Half?
2024 miles is a lot, but it’s doable, especially if you add in walking. You’re going to have a great year, Zenaida!
The half marathon is on March 17th. It is a lot of miles but at least the walking will help too.
Those sound like great plans for a successful winter training season. Strength training is overlooked by so may runners and is so important. So is stretching and post-run self care… I could be a lot better in those two departments.
Me too! I am bad with that too but plan to do more of it this year.
I hate winter. Still I wish I could run.
Hopefully my ankle will heal so I can finish NYC and then train properly for future races.
Good luck with your plans. See you in NYC!!
Winter is when I wished I had a treadmill.
Ooooh, I want to do the 2024 challenge! Thanks for introducing this idea to me 🙂
Do it!
Sounds like you have some great races on tap. Good luck with your training
Thank you!
This sounds like an awesome plan! I am so excited for you and your goals, and can’t wait to see how things turn out!
I am excited too.