I obviously do not expect anyone to
complete this entire schedule with me (unless you want to come run with me in
January, of course), but if at any time you feel like picking up a matching day
of walking or running – Please do. And
please SHARE! I would love to know that
I’ve got the virtual partner thing going on a few days here or there.
Just to explain the chart:
The first few weeks are set to up my jogging distance
endurance as I am still a regular run/walker.
Since I have been running steadily for the last several months, however,
this schedule starts fairly well along the basic training curve. In other words, don’t freak out if you want
to virtually partner with me but can’t jog 12 consecutive minutes. Just calculate the total minutes moving and
join in the fun at any pace. Each number
preceded by “walk” or “jog” represents number of minutes.
Any number standing alone refers to mileage completed at any
speed. Again, if you want to partner with
me here or there, don’t worry about the run/walk ratio – just get up and get
moving. I am NOT one to criticize anyone
else’s speed and I won’t ask you how long it took anyway because I’d be afraid
you were way faster than me. =)
The two weeks shown in italics are actually repeats of the
weeks right before. Everything I have
read advises to include at least a couple of cushion weeks in your training to
allow for injury or sickness so that is just where I put them in. Hopefully I will make it through without
having to deal with any major health conflicts, but with five kids in my house there’s
a pretty good shot someone is going to get sick at some point.
So, that’s about it.
If you want to join me on any given day, please do. If you are local and literally want to join me, great!
Just remember that I’m slow so plan accordingly. And if you live far away, don’t let that stop
you. Texting while running is actually pretty
fun and I’ve had several virtual running dates that have brought lots of smiles
on both ends.
And even if running or
walking with me just isn’t your thing, I would love to have your prayers if you
are willing. I am super excited about
actually doing this, but it is also a REALLY big commitment on both my part and
the part of my kids. Prayers for physical
strength, flexible schedules, and positive teamwork are all appreciated – as well
as prayers for successful fundraising efforts, of course! (More about THAT
coming soon…)
So, there you have it.
My plan to run a marathon for Show Hope.
Ready. Set. GO!
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Week of
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Mon
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Wed
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Thurs
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Sat
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Sun
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7/29
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walk-5
jog-12
walk-2
jog-8
walk-1
jog-8
walk-1
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walk-5
jog-12
walk-2
jog-8
walk-1
jog-8
walk-1
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walk-5
jog-12
walk-2
jog-8
walk-1
jog-8
walk-1
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10K
(already training for this)
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8/5
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walk-5
jog-15
walk-2
jog-15
walk-3
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walk-5
jog-15
walk-2
jog-15
walk-3
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3
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|
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8/12
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walk-5
jog-20
walk-2
jog-10
walk-3
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walk-5
jog-20
walk-2
jog-10
walk-3
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4
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walk-5
jog-20
walk-2
jog-10
walk-3
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8/19
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walk-5
jog-35
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walk-5
jog-35
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3
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walk-5
jog-35
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8/26
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Jog 40
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Jog 40
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3
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10K
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2
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9/2
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Jog 45
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Jog 50
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2
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Jog 50
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9/9
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3
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3
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3
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5
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|
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9/16
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3
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4
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4
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5
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|
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9/23
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4
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4
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4
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6
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|
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9/30
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4
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4
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4
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8
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|
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10/7
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4
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4
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4
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8
|
|
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10/14
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3
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3
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3
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6
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|
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10/21
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4
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5
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4
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9
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|
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10/28
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5
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5
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4
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10
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|
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11/4
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5
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6
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4
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12
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|
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11/11
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5
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6
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5
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13
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|
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11/18
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4
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4
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4
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10
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|
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11/25
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6
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6
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5
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14
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|
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12/2
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6
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6
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5
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16
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|
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12/9
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6
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7
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6
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18
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|
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12/16
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6
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8
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6
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20
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|
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12/23
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4
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5
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4
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13
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12/30
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4
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5
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4
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13
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1/6
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3
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4
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3
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10
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RACE DAY!
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