Has it really been 2 weeks since my last blog post? Oh My Word, I’m so sorry. It’s been a little crazy here with lots of exciting personal stuff (that I can’t talk about just yet) and between that and my kids being home for summer and work and the heat . . . excuses, excuses. I know, right?

So I thought I’d do just a short post about where I am in my training for the Run Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon coming up in less than 4 months! (btw, if you want to read all my tips for running this amazing race, read this! This will be my 3rd time and I might be finally getting the hang of it! You can also put Wine and Dine half into the search engine over there to the right and it will show you all my posts about this great race. Warning: there are a lot of them;).

As we know, this is my favorite Disney race. It’s my favorite course, it’s my favorite time of the year, and it’s the perfect weekend getaway before the craziness of the holidays. Scott and I CANNOT WAIT. He’s not running but is acting as my pit crew/sherpa/picture taker:).

I have to admit, I’m approaching my training a bit willy nilly. My goal is just to finish with a smile on my face, and aside from making sure my mileage is sufficient, I’m not planning any crazy speed work. After my great race in Irving in April and my PR by OVER 12 MINUTES (thank you very much;) I’m calling it good on the ambitious race goals for a bit. This race is, for me, one to be run for fun. The fact that we run at night and there’s wine and food after makes me want to enjoy every minute not be fighting to hold onto a pace.

With that in mind, here’s my detailed training plan. Hold onto your hats because it’s REALLY complicated.

Run 2 – 3 times during the week for between 30 and 45 minutes.

Run longer on the weekend starting at 5 miles (where I am now) and ending somewhere between 10 and 13 miles two weeks before the race.

The end.

If you’d like to purchase my training plan . . .just kidding. Keep in my mind, this is (I think) my 18th half marathon and my body and my mind are quite used to the drill. And I really think there’s something to be said for running a race for fun.

But running a race for fun doesn’t mean showing up without training. If you do that, the race won’t be fun and neither will before the race (when you’re anxious) or after the race (when you’re incredibly sore). Please don’t do that.

I hope you’re enjoying your running right now. It’s very, very hot here in Dallas and although they’ve been tolerable, my runs have not been exactly “fun”. I am very much looking forward to fall! But am still running with gratitude and joy!

Will I see you at the Wine and Dine Half? If so would love to say hello!! Have you ever run a race just for fun? Tell me how you trained!!