My runs are about to change this week - I am starting work at a new job tomorrow. Until now, I have had the luxury of running in my neighborhood whenever I wanted, but now I might switch the time and location of my running to accommodate my work & commuting schedule. The good part? My workplace is right next to a state park, great for hilly runs in a beautiful location. The bummer part? Hilly runs in a heavily forested area aren't the only running I want to do - I would like to find some level, well-lit ground (in this, the darkest month of the year) for easy runs and future tempo/interval work. There are plenty of places downtown, just not sure yet what to do with my stuff (purse, etc.) while I run, since I will be trying to use public transport instead of my car (save $$ and no worries about road rage). I'll find a way - we'll see how it works out! For now I just have to figure out Wednesday's run... And what to do next, since I'm almost done with One Hour Runner.

jb944, I'd be interested to know which half marathon training program you are following. I too am looking to build mileage without injury.

jb944, I'd be interested to know which half marathon training program you are following. I too am looking to build mileage without injury.

After looking at a lot of programs, I finally found a book I liked that uses the run/walk method. It is by Marnie Caron and is called "The Complete 26-week Training Program: Marathon and Half Marathon: The Beginner's Guide". It seems to be working for me, since you only run 3 days/week and they are non-consecutive days. It is set up in 4 week cycles where you build for 3 weeks and then have a cut-back week. Go ahead and check out my log and you can see how slowly they have you building the mileage. And, since I'm not really targeting any race, the fact that it takes 26 weeks does not bother me.

wk 7 d2 down again.. d3 coming up

You are all doing so great! This can be a hard time of year to get those runs in.