Lawyer in Motion: My Road to Marathon Fitness

I’m kicking off the year with a new running challenge: training for the Run Disney Springtime Surprise 10K! The celebratory fireworks will light up the predawn sky on race day in less than 100 days. To build a strong foundation, I’m following the St. Jude beginner 10K training plan. There is a lot to like about this plan including gradual mileage increases, easy‑paced midweek runs, true rest days, and cross‑training to stay balanced and injury‑free.

Week One features four days of run/walk totaling 6.5 miles, one official cross-training day and two days of rest or light cross-training depending on if I need one or two rest days.  I love the built-in flexibility of this training schedule.  There is plenty of time for me to build endurance while listening to my body and protecting all its moving parts.

Here’s a photo taken from my current training course.  A breathtaking winterscape to be sure, but some days it can be cold! Fellow runners, any tips for staying the course on these extra cold days?  Please drop your best tips and tricks in the comments below.