Summer Training Woes

DC's heat wave meant my 12 week training plan got off to a slow start this Sunday. And by slow, I mean non-existent. :(

I started the day with paddleboarding at the beach instead of the 3 mile walk I was supposed to do and the temperatures never dropped enough for me to make an outdoor walk feasible once I got back to town.

But, I'm not letting the rocky start be a precursor of things to come! Paddleboarding counts as cross training and that's good for me too, right? :)

My plan for this week's Tuesday and Thursday training walks is most definitely going to be on the treadmill before work!

I'm hoping Saturday and Sunday's 4 mile walks can be done outdoors, perhaps early in the morning both days.

I'm also looking at my travel plans over the next few months and figuring out how I'm going to bend the training plan to work for me. Heading out of town on a Saturday that's supposed to have a 12 mile walk means I guess I'll be spending that Friday evening strolling through DC. I'm also scheming times when I'll end up leaving super early and walking to meet friends when we have plans, or taking a long stroll back to the house from the beach late this summer as well.

This time of year it seems harder to get the training in - between the heat and a busier schedule - but I know how important it is, and that following the plan last time led to success so I'm committed to making it work!

Wish me luck! And please, support my fundraising efforts if you can!