10K Training: Why Clipart is Awesome
Friday, March 7th, 2008Yes I realize that I haven’t actually completed my first 5K yet, and that this whole thing might need to be revisited if I, say, collapse into a puddle of blood, sweat and tears1 after getting only 400 meters into the race. In that case, this training plan will be revised immediately to create a more suitable schedule involving Hostess Fruit Pies, America’s Best Dance Crew marathons and excessive wallowing.
I’ve drawn up a seven week plan (starting this Sunday) to get me ready for the Get in Gear 10k. It’s a mash-up of Hal Higdon’s program, Cool Running’s schedule and my own insanity. While I was making the chart, I realized that it was bo-ring and decided to add pictures of rewards I would get after completing a week. So I did what well-meaning high school teachers and corporate PowerPoint specialists2 have been doing for decades — I spiced it up with some Clipart. Which explains why, instead of giving myself “awesome” things like a Garmin or a massage, I get to harass city employees and foster illegal pets.
In any case, here’s the plan (click to enlarge). Wish me luck.
1. Cue “And When I Die.”
2. Best. Job. Ever.
