Preview: Week 6 of Half-Marathon Training with Hansons

It's funny: I both look forward to training, and I fear it. I feel like I'm going into unchartered territory. I said to Aaron the other day that I feel like I'm working much harder during this training schedule than I did for marathon training last summer. It makes sense: I am more comfortable running long than I am running fast.

Onto this week: My mileage goes up to 44 miles. I have an Indians game on Thursday, so I have to switch up my training again.

• Monday: 8 miles with 4x1200s at 8:21 to 8:42 pace & 600m rest (When this posts, I will likely just be finishing this workout! Given the heat, I'm curious to see how it goes. I've been struggling with my paces as well, so 1200 seems long!)
• Tuesday: 6 miles, easy
• Wednesday: 7 miles with 4 at 9:09
• Thursday: 5 miles, easy
• Friday: rest
• Saturday: 12 miles, long
• Sunday: 6 miles, easy

There's always the chance that Thursday and Friday will get flipped, but I am hoping to get in the 5 miles before work on Thursday.

I mentioned earlier how tired I am, and I'm hoping to take better care of myself this week, Wish me luck!