Did they tell you you would come undone...

...if you tried to touch the sun?

BIKE indoors 1 hour about 15 miles?

Yesterday I selected the Alton Half as my first "event" for the year. I excitedly told SO who thinks it's "too early" and TH who said "it's not as flat as I think". My excitement dampened a little. But I did step back to re-evaluate. SO could be right, that is a big jump in 8 weeks. But I'm feeling great, no leg/hip/back problems to worry on and I've been running since the first week of December. TH is running the race (so is TG!) and knows the course, and I did say it was "flat" when there is some inclining up and over the bridge. So is this denial?

Either way, I found a training plan described as a "1:59:59" that jumps in me in at about 18-20 miles. That happens to be close to where I am right now. The plan starts next week, so is this my pre-week? LOL

Here's an overview of the schedule, I've rearranged the days to fit me. Starting January 28th which is next Monday:

Monday Rest or XT swim
Tuesday 3-4 easy
Wednesday  XT bike
Thursday 4-6 quality, plan says mostly a WU - race pace - CD
Friday Rest or XT swim
Saturday 3 easy
Sunday long 6

I'm leaving the rest or XT days to be flexible and mostly swimming probably due to the cold outdoors. The plan suggests 30-45' XT.

This first week can be 16-19 miles. Good place to start!!

I'm going to touch the sun.