I started my marathon training plan last week, and I've been trying to keep in mind that even though I feel all gung ho right now, that it's not smart to run every day. Cross training and rest are my friends.
Wednesday: 3 mile run (intervals)
Thursday: 3 mile run (some hill work)
Friday: off - rest day
Saturday: 6 mile run
Sunday: 45 minutes Power Yoga
Monday: off - I had planned to run with the women's group, but due to a heat advisory they decided not to go out. Since I was also having some stomach issues, I decided not to go out on my own.
Tuesday: 45 minutes Power Yoga
I'm
a little bit very fearful of doing this, but I'm joining the lunges challenge over at
5 Miles Past Empty. I'm actually far less afraid of the lunges than I am of posting these pictures. My legs -- from the knee up at least -- rarely see the light of day. I know I don't have the typical runner's physique. I could say more about having more than the socially sanctioned amount of cellulite and all that, but I'm not really into hating on my body. In spite of its flaws, it has a lot of really wonderful parts that I like a lot, too. Hopefully, the lunges will make my legs stronger and help me to run faster. If I can see a difference in my legs on September 10th, then that will be a bonus.
Are you joining in the lunges challenge? What was your best workout this week?
Looks like a great week! Great job on your first week of training. I do lunges somewhat regularly but have been slacking a bit on those!
ReplyDeleteYay for marathon training! I started a half training plan, but I'm still waiting to hear from the Houston Marathon to find out if I need to switch it to a marathon training plan. (If I get into Houston, I can wait until October to marathon train, if I don't get in I'll have to run an earlier marathon. Maybe San Antonio, instead of the half? We'll see!)
ReplyDeletecongrats! your legs are already looking toned!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I think that you have great legs! I am also loving your cute sandals too:) Good luck with the lunges challenge and cheers to the start of marathon training!
ReplyDelete@Abbi, thanks!
ReplyDelete@Chrissy, it must be frustrating to wait and see if you win the lottery system! Let's meet up in San Antonio!
@Jessica and @Julie, bless you, ladies! Your comments turned my crappy day around!
Loove the sandals! Also, I don't know what you are talking about- your legs are so thin and toned! I will not be joining the lunge challenge but it sounds interesting for sure. We are on a similar workout schedule- I am loving both my yoga and running workouts.
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Love your legs and going to be joining in the challenge too once I get teh nerve to take the required pictures.
ReplyDeleteAm training for a fall marathon and only do 4 days a week and that seems to work great for me.
Whihc training program are you using?
I have added lots of lunges to my workouts recently....I love the get ripped videos with Jari Love ..and the slim in 6 beach body tapes they really work the legs lots of lunges and squats.....my legs are looking so much better since I started doing those tapes. Using weights while doing your lunges is a great way to double up with your exercise and get faster results ;D Good Luck with your training!!
ReplyDeleteWoo whoo for marathon training! THat is exciting! You are right about being gung ho at first! But I bet you will keep the motivation and momentum! And as for the lunges challenge, I have no doubt it will make you a stronger runner! I think your leg pics are awesome! And good for you for not hating on your bod! We could all learn a lesson from you!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the challenge!!
@Elizabeth, I'm using the Hal Higdon novice program, but I modified it slightly because I only have 15 weeks instead of 18.
ReplyDeletei *should* join the lunges challenge, but not sure I'm brave enough to start with the photos
ReplyDeleteI always find starting a new training schedule for a race to be both exciting and a bit ominous...it's like taking a journey but not knowing exactly where you will end up. Good luck with the training!!
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