Friday morning at the gym I started strength training again and WOW am I SORE!!
The exercises consisted of:
3 sets of 10-15 reps
bench press (10 lbs plus bar)
squat (20 lbs plus bar)
side lunges with twist (8 lb ball)
crunches on ball
bosu ab ball toss and twist (8 lb ball)
side bends (10 lb free weight)
I think that is it. But, I was extremely sore until today (Tuesday). I guess that means I am way out of shape and need to amp up my strength training.
Yesterday, (Monday) I started a hip-hop class for fun with a few of my friends. It runs for 6 weeks, every Monday. It was sooo fun! The instructor is coreographing a dance to Boom Boom Pow by the Black Eyed Peas. It is so fast, and hard! Monday is technically a rest day for me, but thats okay, I can squeeze in hip hop. I was sweating by the end of it. Each week the routine builds on top of what we learned the previous week. The instructor showed us the whole thing and it is way cool. Maybe if you are lucky I will show it to you when I learn and master the routine.
Today my co-worker who is also a part of our Rehab Runners Running Club on Friday's asked me if I wanted to run during lunch. She is the only person who shares the same lunch time as me in the whole department. Of course I said yes! So today is 3 miles in our marathon training. We shall see how it goes...
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Yay I did it! 3 miles, NO PAIN
So, I finally started my marathon training! I was really nervous because I've been having alot of knee pain so up until now I have been resting it. So, yesterday I finally got out there with my running shoes and did the 3 miles!! And the best part was that I had NO knee pain. It made my day I was so happy. Then I came home and cooked a delicous dinner of tilapia, rice, cactus, and a big green salad. I have the leftovers for lunch today, yum! =)
Today is another 3 mile run so I am going to run after work on the Praire Path again. It only took 34 minutes for 3 miles yesterday...and I am happy with a slow steady pace. As long as I don't have knee pain I'll do whatever it takes.
This is the training advice for today from Hal Higdon:
Thursday: Run the same distance that you did on Tuesday: 3 miles at a comfortable pace. Again, remember the walking-break option I suggested for you on Tuesday. At 3 miles, you may want to run the full distance. But as the distance builds, and particularly on days when the weather is warm, you will appreciate a short break, particularly to stop for water. Since most novice runners will do some walking in the marathon--if only through the aid stations--you want to practice this as part of your strategy.
Today is another 3 mile run so I am going to run after work on the Praire Path again. It only took 34 minutes for 3 miles yesterday...and I am happy with a slow steady pace. As long as I don't have knee pain I'll do whatever it takes.
This is the training advice for today from Hal Higdon:
Thursday: Run the same distance that you did on Tuesday: 3 miles at a comfortable pace. Again, remember the walking-break option I suggested for you on Tuesday. At 3 miles, you may want to run the full distance. But as the distance builds, and particularly on days when the weather is warm, you will appreciate a short break, particularly to stop for water. Since most novice runners will do some walking in the marathon--if only through the aid stations--you want to practice this as part of your strategy.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Marathon Training starts TODAY
Okay, so I have officially lost it. The last few months have been absolutely horrific and I think I am sinking into a depression. So in attempt to bail myself out (as no one else can help me but me), I am going to start training for a MARATHON starting today. I mentally feel like running away right now so I am going to physically put myself through this challenge in hopes that I will retrieve my mind back because I am going crazy.
I am following Hal Higdon's Novice Marathon Program because it is simple and easy to follow. I also had sucess with following his schedule when I ran my first (and sadly only) half-marathon 2 years ago.
Today is the first day, and oddly it starts with "rest". But, that will give me time to go to sleep early...which is fine, beacuse sleeping is the only thing that I truely love doing these days. So my plan is to get back to my A.M. training schedule. So, whether I am running outside or strength training at the gym, I know I will get my workout in and be somewhat happy with my day.
Here is a link to my program that starts today, but really, the workout actually starts tomorrow morning, BRIGHT AND EARLY!!
Marathon Training Guide (Novice)
Monday: In this training schedule for novice marathoners, Monday is always a day of rest. Count on it! Rest is important for recovery after the weekend's workouts, particularly as the long runs progress from 6 to 20 miles. Your body needs time to recover. So take the day off. Friday is also a day of rest. In this program you will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sunday is a day for cross-training. (If you want, you can reverse the order of the Saturday/Sunday workouts.) Let's begin this Monday, the first day of your marathon journey, by contemplating the training that will begin tomorrow.
I am following Hal Higdon's Novice Marathon Program because it is simple and easy to follow. I also had sucess with following his schedule when I ran my first (and sadly only) half-marathon 2 years ago.
Today is the first day, and oddly it starts with "rest". But, that will give me time to go to sleep early...which is fine, beacuse sleeping is the only thing that I truely love doing these days. So my plan is to get back to my A.M. training schedule. So, whether I am running outside or strength training at the gym, I know I will get my workout in and be somewhat happy with my day.
Here is a link to my program that starts today, but really, the workout actually starts tomorrow morning, BRIGHT AND EARLY!!
Marathon Training Guide (Novice)
Monday: In this training schedule for novice marathoners, Monday is always a day of rest. Count on it! Rest is important for recovery after the weekend's workouts, particularly as the long runs progress from 6 to 20 miles. Your body needs time to recover. So take the day off. Friday is also a day of rest. In this program you will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sunday is a day for cross-training. (If you want, you can reverse the order of the Saturday/Sunday workouts.) Let's begin this Monday, the first day of your marathon journey, by contemplating the training that will begin tomorrow.
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