Last weeks stats. I am really looking forward to marathon training in January. I am enjoying the break, but I like the strict routine I have when it comes to marathon training. I've also been doing majority of my running at the gym so it will be nice to know that I "have" to run outside!
Monday: rest day
Tuesday: 6 miles "hills" on treadmill, push ups 5 x 15, abs
Wednesday: 4.54 miles on treadmill & track
Thursday: strength training; legs, upper body, P90X Ab Ripper, push ups 3 x 15
Friday: unplanned rest day - sore hamstrings and lower back
Saturday: 7 mile run on the track (5 miles, lifting, 2 miles), strength training; biceps, shoulders, chest
Sunday: 6 mile run on track, strength training: back, triceps, core
Total Mileage: 23.54 miles - definitely not where I am trying to be. I want a minimum of 25-30 miles per week.
Showing posts with label strength training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label strength training. Show all posts
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, November 13, 2009
My running shoes miss me!
My running shoes miss me. I have not been running all that much since the marathon. Last weekend I ran 4.88 miles on Saturday and didn't run again until last night; and I only ran 4 miles. I plan on going for my first long-ish run tomorrow morning; 9 miles.
I've been working out and focusing on strength training, but really need to put forth the effort to get more running in. I do not want to lose the endurance and distance that I have gained. So starting next week, I will make sure I run a minimum 3-4 times a week!
I am running a 5K on the 21st. I am really hoping to beat my previous 5K PR of 23:11. That's my goal anyway.
I've been working out and focusing on strength training, but really need to put forth the effort to get more running in. I do not want to lose the endurance and distance that I have gained. So starting next week, I will make sure I run a minimum 3-4 times a week!
I am running a 5K on the 21st. I am really hoping to beat my previous 5K PR of 23:11. That's my goal anyway.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Day 3, Week 1
It's day 3 and I am scheduled to run 3 miles. They are calling for rain today with a high of 72 degrees. I mapped out a route and I also plan on lifting weights. I know it's not part of my training program, but I have worked very hard for the muscle definition I have that I feel it is important for me to continue weight training while marathon training. If the weather cooperates, I will be running a 3.25 mile loop around my neighborhood and then lifting weights for shoulders in my basement gym. If the weather decides to be difficult, then I will run 3 miles on the indoor track at the gym and lift weights there.
Last night I ran 3.25 miles in 26:53. It was a great run, but seemed awfully short. For the past couple months or so, I've been running shorter runs of 6 miles once or twice during the week and then 9-11 miles on Saturdays. On off running days I have been concentrating on the elliptical and lots of strength training. So running 3 miles last night just seemed like I was short changing myself. I know I could add distance to my required runs, but I'd rather follow the program as instructed. The only modifications I am making is to add strength/weight training.
Last night I ran 3.25 miles in 26:53. It was a great run, but seemed awfully short. For the past couple months or so, I've been running shorter runs of 6 miles once or twice during the week and then 9-11 miles on Saturdays. On off running days I have been concentrating on the elliptical and lots of strength training. So running 3 miles last night just seemed like I was short changing myself. I know I could add distance to my required runs, but I'd rather follow the program as instructed. The only modifications I am making is to add strength/weight training.
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