My first two marathons I really just focused on finishing, which I did, but I really thought I would have broken 5 hours. With this my 3rd, I am really trying to focus on the time goal of 4:59:59. With all of my races I have trained for I have used Hal Higdon’s training guides, usually the novice version, but I feel like I really need to step up my training so I am using intermediate program. I have decided to hybrid both the half training with the full since the half is 12 weeks away and has some speed work and the full training doesn’t officially start til June. It actually works out nicely once I run the half I will switch gears and flow right into the full training. I am feeling pretty good about my plan, now I just need to stick to it and figure out and stick to the perfect diet.
I always do better when I have goals in mind and a good training program to follow. I am really going to try my best to not let life get in the way. I am so lucky that my hubby is so very supportive of my running and really enjoys seeing me happy and reaching my goals. It’s also a plus that he is a good dad and the boys to be honest prefer him to me. The part of life that is tricky to control is work, let’s just hope that the mama’s and babies cooperate with this plan!!
Day number one on the schedule called for strength and stretching. I have a love hate relationship with weight training. I hate doing it, but love that I feel stronger and if I am really honest it does make me a better runner. When life does get in the way, I tend to blow off these strength days but I think this may be a key to getting faster and hopefully not getting injured, and maybe lose a few L-Bs!!
I had a rough day at work and just wanted to come home and do the strength training there before my boys got home. I usually vary on what I do for strength training. If I’m at the gym I’ll do a variety of machines that hit arms and legs, and then usually do core work on the floor. At home I use my 5 and 8lb dumbbells with my body weight. My at home routine is either a workout from runnersworld or The Biggest Loser workout book. Today I did a runnersworld routine and since I haven’t done strength in awhile just did one set. I have a tendency to always over-do-it on the first go round, but I’m making a conscious effort to ease back in so my body doesn’t hate me.
It is great to have options when the gym isn’t possible and you only have 20-30 mins to get in a workout. I had the luxury today to be by myself, but can easily do any of these workouts if the boys are home. The challenge will be when I’m stuck at the hospital with a mama and don’t have access to any weights, it’s a good thing that I have those few extra L-Bs and a goal!
I’m a tad bit sore, in a good way, and so looking forward to this summer of running. Tomorrow calls for 3, here’s hoping the weather cooperates and I can get a run outside in!! Happy Running!!
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