Training Plan Follies

Wow, yikes. I have about two weeks left of February, then the first week of March, and then BAM! The TIR is here. I have had about a 75% success rate with the training plan....although, last Thursday I turned a 70 minute run into 15 minutes because of procrastination and competing priorities. My last LONG run was this past Sunday at 120 minutes. I ended up running (with a little walking) for about an hour and a half. The trail was one my brother had suggested, as I was staying at his place and hanging with the family. Little did I know that the trail was only about a mile or so long, so that left about 110 more minutes to kill. I ended up running all over town (they call me the fireman...cause that's my name...). It was somewhat pleasant though and kept the scenery interesting.

I'm as scared now, about the TIR, as I was when I saw this pic

Prep...paration?
Last Tuesday, I was suppose to take a 60 minute hill run but my running partner was MIA. By the time I found him, I was already back at my apartment and it was dark. So, I improvised and ran the stairwells of about nine of the three story buildings in my apartment complex. I lasted about 30 minutes. I have no idea if this aided in my training, but my attention span didn't wain.

Other times, I do try my best to run the amount I am required. I may not be running fast, but I'm getting my heart rate up and I'm moving around. Do I ever run more than what my training plan suggests? Well, I--

So this weekend, my Sunday is a three-run day, meaning, I run three different times during the day. That will be the true test of how prepared I am. And if I'm not prepared and fall flat on my face? I will be looking for another hobby very soon.