This week was the first in our 19-week training regimen to run in the Broad Street Run, a 10-mile race taking place this May in Philadelphia. There are four of us, and we are all non-runners. We’ve all run here and there, but I’d say running really isn’t a habit for any of us. I also don’t think we have a specific goal other than to cross the finish line.
The first run is always the toughest, but we all did it. We are really easing into it, only doing 20 minutes runs 3 times this week – you can check out the training calendar here (will link later). At least the weather was nice in Philadelphia – 70’s earlier in the week. This morning was a different story – 40’s and overcast.
Two down, fifty-five more to go …
P.S. – the image at the top of the page is from Safe Harbors Travel Group’s Travel Blog
12 responses so far ↓
jbg // January 11, 2008 at 2:39 am
ok, I started last Thursday so today was my third 20 minute run. It felt fine, I was on tread mill at 4.5 mph and 2 incline and towards the end kicked up the speed to 5.5 mph…I never really ever ran as an activity so I agreed to this as a personal challenge..so far I have not nearly hated running as much as I thought I would…but we still have 16 weeks to go…
jeddnyc // January 11, 2008 at 2:47 am
sweet … you are ahead of the game. when the weather gets warmer, we’ll have to head outside. it’s a lot different when the road isn’t moving under you feet!
phillybenjerry // January 11, 2008 at 2:48 am
that is what I was afraid of………..
Suky // January 10, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I did my second run tonight…1 time around the reservoir. So far my impressions: hate it the first 10 minutes, but after that (and especially once it’s over) it feels so good.
jeddnyc // January 11, 2008 at 7:17 am
Hey Suki. I agree, that first 10 minutes pretty much sucks. That’s when your leg muscles are angry that your brain is making them work – after 10 minutes, things relax a little. When we start to run longer distances, the first mile or two will seem a little crappy, and miles 3-4 are when we’ll start enjoying it. Keep you the good work.
jeddnyc // January 11, 2008 at 7:18 am
by the way, Suzanne, meet Jason. Jason, Suzanne is Jen’s sister – Jason is my brother-in-law. One day you guys will meet face-to-face (maybe even before our 5-miler in West Chester in April)
jenniferadler // January 11, 2008 at 9:53 am
So I just got back from my second run since we started training. Despite what Jedd says, we have run a bit in the past. Jedd did a 1/2 marathon a few years ago. While I never seem to take my running to a reliable three times a week, I have been running on average about twice a week off and on for the last year or so. So my typical run is 5k. I timed it today and it took me about 30 minutes. I’m excited to do this with y’all! And I’m excited to get into shape and look rockin’ in my wedding pant suit.
jenniferadler // January 11, 2008 at 11:14 am
I should clarify…I have never run 10 miles before, not even close. I think the farthest I ran was 6 miles and that was about 15 years ago. So this is going to be a real challenge!
Cara // January 11, 2008 at 3:05 pm
You guys are the goofiest. Welcome to blogland!
frenchfriedamerican // January 12, 2008 at 8:31 pm
The 30 minute run is quite a leap from the 20 minute one. I can make it nearly around the reservoir 2 times in 30 minutes, and the reservoir is (I believe) 1.6 miles…but I’ve definitely noticed I am picking up my pace compared from the first time I did it. Jen, are the bridesmaids wearing pantsuits, too? (I hope it’s the one piece kind…with zippers.)
jeddnyc // January 13, 2008 at 9:00 am
Nice job on the 30 minutes! I gotta be honest, I know I put the schedule together and all, but I thought we were still doing 20 minutes on the third run. Jen and I are about to tackle it this morning. We’ll let y’all know how it goes.
By the way, if you want to find out just how far you are running, you may want to check out http://www.mapmyrun.com/ where you can enter your starting and end points and it will calculate the distance. You can also check out the running community in your area, to see popular routes that you might want to include in your training. Enjoy!
Keith // January 14, 2008 at 1:49 pm
This is Jedd’s friend Keith. Congratulations to all – just for having the courage to say, “OK, I am going for this”. You will be so satisfied with yourselves. The Broad Street Run (BSR) is absolutely my favorite run. You get to see a cross-section of the city as you traverse it true spine. It’s also mostly downhill and that really helps. The start is spread out downhill and you get to see what a mass of 10,000 + people herding out across the city looks like. An unforgettable moment. Good luck to all.