Crunch time!

My half-marathon training classes start in 17 days and I'm starting to get a little nervous. I'm nowhere near being able to run 2 miles without stopping. I'm definitely able to run more than when I first started though. Last night TCIGTR directed me to run 8 minutes, walk 3 minutes, and run 8 minutes again and I was able to do it. It wasn't fun, but I completed it and was even able to push myself to run an extra 30 seconds on the last set of running. I just don't want to hurt myself again! I think cross training will be key for me in the next five months.

The good news is my legs/shins didn't hurt at all when I was running last night. I did ski a (very) little bit on Monday so my calves were a little sore which definitely made the run harder. However I'm happy to say the only pain I felt was muscle fatigue. What a relief!

Power Song(s) of the Day: "Ohio is for Lovers" by Hawthorne Heights--This song is depressing as hell but it has a really good beat and is fun to listen to LOUD which I like when I'm running.

"Hum Hallelujah" by Fall Out Boy--FOB in general is good running music, but this song in particular is great for working out. It's very complex with a lot going on all at once which I find distracts me from thinking about how much my quads are burning or how tired I am.

Obivouly if you don't like emo you probably shouldn't take music advice from me.

Side Note: Shaun White amazes me. Seriously.