Corny title…but it’s where my brain went.

I just went for my first run of 2024. I’m currently drinking my beloved smoothie, sipping on some Kona Kola Nuun (it’s back FOREVER), and contemplating my current training plan.

You read that right! I’m back on a training plan. After giving up running for the second half of 2023, I’m back doing my unconventional walk/run and training once again for a 50K. I’m going to take a second stab at Heartland, but solo this time. Noel is going to be my crew on his gravel bike, rather than run alongside me. This is going to mean a lot of LONG solo training runs.

I’m also planning on adding some stairs and more quad and hamstring strength work. I want to conquer those beautiful hills! I get giddy thinking about seeing that skyline again.

I’ll share more of my training as I go. This is week 0, so the goal is just to get back in the groove of regular workouts, hydration, and recovery.

And now for some leftover black-eyed peas and cornbread! Does anyone else make black-eyed peas for New Years?