I got it!

My training schedule is coming together.

I've been reading some books and websites on how to train for a marathon. But it occurred to me that I wasn't going to find the perfect formula this way.

Why?
Because it's not personal enough. My life is well...unique. Everyone's is. If I'm going to follow a training path...I gotta blaze the trail myself and then run through it half a million times!

I'm not ashamed to say that I've been struggling with this. I am an organized whanna be. Meaning, I take shots at managing my time and stuff, but wind up with a big mess sooner or later. Take my kitchen for example...The pots and pans are neatly stacked below the counter, the appliances are stored in the island and the dishes stand at attention in plate rack. Everything is neat and tidy except for a few nagging groups that mock my good intentions. Namely- the tupperware, glasses & paperwork.
The daily mail and all important school newsletters clutter the table while I swear the leftover containers are a bunch of bullies playing "hide the lid" as soon as I shut the door. As for the glasses...they multiply. It never fails...as soon as I throw out the ones I don't like, it isn't long before new ones take their place, leaving me to wonder, "how the hell does this happen?"

Where was I going with this? Oh yeah, organization. Despite my greatest attempts, clutter is bound and determined to stick with me. The thing is...having good organizational skills is the secret to success. My dad always told me that I can do whatever I want to do, as long as I can see it. Keep it in your sights Kathy.
I want to run a marathon. At least a half marathon this year. I need training and I need a plan.

Okay- today I got one. It came to me as I was running back from Hidden Gold and Otter Trail (5.5 mile day).

Here's what it looks like in my head...

Monday- Workout room-light cardio, weights for arms and legs. Sit-ups. Stretching.
Tuesday- 3 mile run
Wednesday- off
Thursday-workout room-heavier cardio, light weights, Yoga
Friday-5-6 mile run
Saturday off
Sunday- 10 mile run, HOT bubble bath

Now doesn't that look good? I hope I can stick with it, but I know that life happens and often interferes with our best laid plans. I will allow this knock me off course once in a while. The most important thing is that I have a plan. I'm calling it my 3,5,10 plan.
I'll give it a whirl and see how it goes.