Newish Exercise Obsession

Day one check! I did a 52+ minute stroller jog and a 13 minute spin on the stationary bike. 

Main Goal

I want to train to run a sub 65 minute 10 mile at next year's Pear Blossom Road Race. 

In preparation for that goal, I want to average 65 minutes of cardio a day for the next 50 weeks.

Injuries

I wanted to run this year's Pear Blossom, 2026. But I wasn't capable of training for it.

My plantar fascia has been bothering me for a couple years. After a hamstring strain in October, my plantar pain magically (not really) leaped from my left foot to my right foot. 

Now, my right foot is bothering me more than my left foot ever did. I know what to do, but I've been having a lot more set backs, discomfort, and pain. So the cardio goal is a productive and obsessive way to get into shape while allowing my foot to progress at a slower running volume pace.

I went 30-50-80 miles a month during Nov-Dec-Jan. This was way too fast and I paid the price. I probably didn't fully recover from my August volume either. 

Next 50 Week Goal

I plan to slowly increase my running volume while supplementing with cycling and an eliptigo. I want to lift twice a week also.

This is an ambitious goal for me. Rule 1 is do not get injured, so if I need to, I'll do a lot of easy cycling days. I don't care how many rides, runs, or workouts it takes a day or week as long as the daily average is maintained.

I know I will miss days due to traveling and other unexpected events. For example, the last month I went a few days with no exercise because we had friends and family visit. I plan to make up for these days and rest days with longer bike rides. 

The plan is to be ready to put in three solid months of running training in 2027. With the majority of my cardio coming from running. 

Until then, I'll be cycling and eliptigo-ing my way at an average of 65 minutes per day, 455 minutes per week, and 1950-1980 minutes a month.