Today is the day I start training for the St. Jude Marathon.
I always love starting a new workout or training routine. This time I have what I think is a great plan. I have my running schedule thanks to Hal Higdon. I have some great workouts thanks to Runnerdude. And I have some great yoga, pilates and muscle works classes at the YMCA.
My running schedule is exciting because I like having a set amount of miles to run. Most of the runs are easy runs so that is a little different. I love doing speed work but for now my main focus is getting stretched out for distance. I still get to work on speed somewhat but not as much as I like. There is also a day for cross-training. Cross-training is any aerobic type activity other than running. I am not crazy about swimming, the eliptical or the bike but I am gonna try to make that work instead of running.
I also have a plan for lifting weights. I will have one day of heavy weights for the upper body. One day for light weights for the upper body or Sandy's muscle works class. Every Saturday that I can I will go to Kate's muscle works class. Lift light for legs once or twice a week, depending on if I have a race that weekend.
I also have a couple of core workouts from RunnerDude's blog. I have already tried one and saw a couple more that look like fun. I also plan to get back to yoga and pilates classes at the Y. Those classes really help me with my core and balance.
I know my effort in my workouts will be great. The effort I put into eating properly MUST get better. I cannot let that part slide. I have a few good ideas for that too.
So that is my plan. I always take these workouts serious but with school about to start back I know that there will be days I have to rework my schedule. That is why I always make sure I can be flexible with my schedule.
And don't forget, you can donate to my fundraising goal for St. Jude here or by clicking the spot over to the right that says "Give Now". It is for a great cause. Any donation is appreciated.
I always love starting a new workout or training routine. This time I have what I think is a great plan. I have my running schedule thanks to Hal Higdon. I have some great workouts thanks to Runnerdude. And I have some great yoga, pilates and muscle works classes at the YMCA.
My running schedule is exciting because I like having a set amount of miles to run. Most of the runs are easy runs so that is a little different. I love doing speed work but for now my main focus is getting stretched out for distance. I still get to work on speed somewhat but not as much as I like. There is also a day for cross-training. Cross-training is any aerobic type activity other than running. I am not crazy about swimming, the eliptical or the bike but I am gonna try to make that work instead of running.
I also have a plan for lifting weights. I will have one day of heavy weights for the upper body. One day for light weights for the upper body or Sandy's muscle works class. Every Saturday that I can I will go to Kate's muscle works class. Lift light for legs once or twice a week, depending on if I have a race that weekend.
I also have a couple of core workouts from RunnerDude's blog. I have already tried one and saw a couple more that look like fun. I also plan to get back to yoga and pilates classes at the Y. Those classes really help me with my core and balance.
I know my effort in my workouts will be great. The effort I put into eating properly MUST get better. I cannot let that part slide. I have a few good ideas for that too.
So that is my plan. I always take these workouts serious but with school about to start back I know that there will be days I have to rework my schedule. That is why I always make sure I can be flexible with my schedule.
And don't forget, you can donate to my fundraising goal for St. Jude here or by clicking the spot over to the right that says "Give Now". It is for a great cause. Any donation is appreciated.
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