WELL........
I felt like my normal running/workout routine was getting old, and I just wasn't getting where I wanted to go. So, I started a new running program yesterday! I found it in my monthly Women's Health magazine, HERE. I am not currently planning to run a half marathon at the end of 10 weeks, but I could if I wanted. :)
CT: Cross-Train
Do 30 minutes. Pick an activity that elevates your heart rate, such as biking, swimming, power walking, or using the elliptical.
Do 30 minutes. Pick an activity that elevates your heart rate, such as biking, swimming, power walking, or using the elliptical.
TT: Time Trial
Warm up for one mile, running at a very easy pace. Then time yourself at a comfortably fast pace (not all-out) for two miles. Note your time and try to beat it at your next time trial.
Warm up for one mile, running at a very easy pace. Then time yourself at a comfortably fast pace (not all-out) for two miles. Note your time and try to beat it at your next time trial.
R&R Run: Rest & Recovery Run
Run three to four miles at an easy pace. Every fourth week will be for recovery--a rejuvenating time to scale back intensity.
Run three to four miles at an easy pace. Every fourth week will be for recovery--a rejuvenating time to scale back intensity.
INT: Intervals, 3.5 Miles
Run one mile easy, then for the next two miles, alternate either one minute of harder effort with one minute of easy recovery jogging or two minutes of harder effort with one minute of jogging. Cool down with half a mile at an easy pace.
Run one mile easy, then for the next two miles, alternate either one minute of harder effort with one minute of easy recovery jogging or two minutes of harder effort with one minute of jogging. Cool down with half a mile at an easy pace.
T: Tempo Runs, 3–4 Miles
Get ready to pick up the pace (you can talk, but no more than a few words at a time) for a portion of your workout. Do one mile at your normal pace, then add the tempo somewhere in the middle. Finish at your normal pace.
Get ready to pick up the pace (you can talk, but no more than a few words at a time) for a portion of your workout. Do one mile at your normal pace, then add the tempo somewhere in the middle. Finish at your normal pace.
Here is a picture of my new training schedule, I did change my workout week from Monday-Saturday to Sunday-Friday so that I can have Saturdays off to spend with my family.
Last night I did my first cross train, I choose a 30 minute Cardio Yoga online HERE. It was a lot of fun and really hard. Definitely got my heart rate up!
Today, I ran/walked my first non-stop 3 miles since I ran the Warrior Dash in May. I did it in 38 minutes and 40 seconds. Hopefully Wednesday I can beat it!
It's not too late to join me! I will leave you with some really cute pictures of me and my sweet girl.
Looks like fun! I may just have to use that yoga video too :)
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It is such a great video! I can still feel it in my thighs!
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I want to do the yoga video! I've barely started jogging in the mornings and I'm sooo out of shape haha
ReplyDeleteYou can do it Grace! LOL. So much fun. Really.
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