Day 9: (8/19/2012)
Sorry for not updating this recently! I've been traveling for work.
On the 19th I did week 2's long run: 9 miles!
This was supposed to be a long, slower run at Half Marathon Pace + 20 seconds (9:39/mile) I ran with my husband so we ran a little slower than that (9:58/mile) and the course we use is EXTREMELY hilly. I love incorporating hills because it makes me a stronger runner. There is one hill in particular that is pure hell. It's only .3 miles but it is intense. All of last year we couldn't make it up the climb without stopping and during our 9 miler we were able to make it to the top without stopping (we were both very excited about this!). The rest of the course is filled with other hills as well as some great declines.
Workout:
Run 9 miles at a steady, controlled pace. We chose a challenging course so we had to walk at the top of some of the hills to catch our breath. Remember, Galloway always says that walking is okay; it's not anything to feel ashamed of and it's perfectly fine. The goal is the distance and if you walk, remember to keep it controlled as well. We kept our walking to a minimum; only at the tops of 2 of the hills and when we had to stop to refill our water jugs.
Method:
We ran outside on a premapped course. I use Nike+ (Blog to come very soon on this), but there is also MapMyRun. I write down the course and stuff it in my running belt (Blog to come on accessories soon as well), so that if I forget where we planned to run I can reference it. I think premapping runs is crucial so you aren't running aimlessly or running in circles. I also recommend running outside for this so your body can acclimate itself with terrain to simulate races.
How I Felt:
We felt great afterward. We weren't extremely tired. We were able to continue our day as normal.
What I'd Recommend:
Run outside and premap your run. Don't feel bad if you walk; just keep it controlled. Stay hydrated!!
How I Felt Afterward:
The next day I had to leave for work so I thought my back was sore because of travel but I talked with my hubby and he said his back was sore too along with his legs. My legs felt fine, but I stretched extensively afterward, and he didn't.
My Family Getting Ready to Run Fontana Days Half Marathon 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Day 8: Tempo Run
Day 8: 8/16/2012
Yesterday I was bummed because I really wanted to run but work called so I postponed the tempo run until today.
The tempo run I did today was just a straight 5 miles at a pace of 8:54. I ran up to a park by our house and back early in the morning. As I've said in past blogs, it's been extremely hot here lately and it starts getting hot around 6:00am. I left around 5:45 but it was so hot and humid I was dying before I hit 3 miles. I exhausted all my water by the 4th mile and just felt awful. I completed the mileage but was a little under my goal time because of the heat. Galloway says that when it's hot you should have plenty of water but also slow your pace to accommodate the heat, so I didn't feel like I wasn't performing.
Workout:
Tempo Run. 5 miles at a pace of 8:54 was the goal. I ran 5 miles with a pace of 9:25. The idea is to keep a consistent pace the entire time.
Method:
Road.
How I Felt:
Nothing short of awful. It was very hot and humid and half the run is uphill so the two combined was a recipe for disaster.
What I'd Recommend/What I Learned:
If it's hot, slow your pace to take into account for the heat. I would also recommend that you do tempo runs on the road and not on the treadmill to get used to terrain and weather.
How I Felt After:
I was overheated directly after, but once I cooled down, I was fine. I felt good afterwards as well.
:)Maggie
Yesterday I was bummed because I really wanted to run but work called so I postponed the tempo run until today.
The tempo run I did today was just a straight 5 miles at a pace of 8:54. I ran up to a park by our house and back early in the morning. As I've said in past blogs, it's been extremely hot here lately and it starts getting hot around 6:00am. I left around 5:45 but it was so hot and humid I was dying before I hit 3 miles. I exhausted all my water by the 4th mile and just felt awful. I completed the mileage but was a little under my goal time because of the heat. Galloway says that when it's hot you should have plenty of water but also slow your pace to accommodate the heat, so I didn't feel like I wasn't performing.
Workout:
Tempo Run. 5 miles at a pace of 8:54 was the goal. I ran 5 miles with a pace of 9:25. The idea is to keep a consistent pace the entire time.
Method:
Road.
How I Felt:
Nothing short of awful. It was very hot and humid and half the run is uphill so the two combined was a recipe for disaster.
What I'd Recommend/What I Learned:
If it's hot, slow your pace to take into account for the heat. I would also recommend that you do tempo runs on the road and not on the treadmill to get used to terrain and weather.
How I Felt After:
I was overheated directly after, but once I cooled down, I was fine. I felt good afterwards as well.
:)Maggie
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Day 7: Strength and Cross Training
Day 7: (8/14/2012)
Today was a cross training and strength training day. I felt really good after my run, so I definitely wanted to work my legs out as well as do some cardio so I did a lifting routine concentrating on my legs and finished the workout with a low impact cardio workout: rowing.
Workout:
I started with just 5 minutes of walking uphill to get my heart rate up without running and then I did a leg workout. I started with lunges and leg extension alternations. First I did a right foot lunge. Most people do alternating lunges but I started with concentrated lunges. I had a 15lb weight in each hand and lunged my right foot out (see pic below). I lunged down and came up, lunged down and came up keeping my right foot out. I did 10 of these and switched legs and did the same with the left leg. I then jumped on a leg extension machine (see 2nd pic below) and did a warm up set of 12 at 70lbs, double legged. I then did another set of reps alternating right and left foot at 40 lbs, and did a set of 10 at 100lbs. I then jumped off and did another set of concentrated lunges. I repeated this for a total of 3 sets alternating. Remember when doing lunges to keep your knee behind your toe and when you're doing leg extensions to remain slow and controlled. If you have to swing your legs or grip anything with your hands, the weight is too heavy.
Today was a cross training and strength training day. I felt really good after my run, so I definitely wanted to work my legs out as well as do some cardio so I did a lifting routine concentrating on my legs and finished the workout with a low impact cardio workout: rowing.
Workout:
I started with just 5 minutes of walking uphill to get my heart rate up without running and then I did a leg workout. I started with lunges and leg extension alternations. First I did a right foot lunge. Most people do alternating lunges but I started with concentrated lunges. I had a 15lb weight in each hand and lunged my right foot out (see pic below). I lunged down and came up, lunged down and came up keeping my right foot out. I did 10 of these and switched legs and did the same with the left leg. I then jumped on a leg extension machine (see 2nd pic below) and did a warm up set of 12 at 70lbs, double legged. I then did another set of reps alternating right and left foot at 40 lbs, and did a set of 10 at 100lbs. I then jumped off and did another set of concentrated lunges. I repeated this for a total of 3 sets alternating. Remember when doing lunges to keep your knee behind your toe and when you're doing leg extensions to remain slow and controlled. If you have to swing your legs or grip anything with your hands, the weight is too heavy.
*Lunges work your quads and butt the most*
*Leg Extensions work your quads the most*
Next, I alternating sets of leg curls and alternating lunges. Leg curls can be done a few different ways, but I prefer on the machine in which you lay down. There is another machine where you sit down but I don't like it as much. Alternating lunges are similar to concentrated lunges except instead of keeping one foot forward, you lunge down and pop back up and lunge out with your other foot. I did a warm up set on 40lbs of 12 of leg curls and then did 12 alternating lunges. I then did leg curls again but alternated each foot on 25lbs and then another set of alternating lunges. I finished up with another set of double legged curls and one more set of alternating lunges.
*Leg curls work your hamstrings and butt the most*
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Next I did a set of seated leg presses. This was to ensure I worked my legs out to exhaustion. I did a warm up set on 30lbs, a set of 10 on 110lbs, a set of one legged presses at 40lbs, and a set of 12 double legged at 90lbs. I always like to try start at less than a 90 degree angle so that when I return to the starting position I don't clank the weights and I have a more controlled lift.
*Seated Leg Press works pretty much the entire leg*
Next, I did abductors and adductors. There is a machine for this and I enjoy using a lighter weight and doing a ton of reps to feel the burn! Abductors are done by opening your legs with weight pushing against your legs and adductors are done by pressing your legs together while weight resists.
I do 50 of each on a lighter weight.
*Abductors work your outer leg and butt the most*
*Adductors work your inner thigh*
Finally I did some calf raises. These can be done a variety of ways, there are machines built for this or you can just find a block, step, etc to step on. Keep your tippy toes on the ledge and let your heel fall down and just stand up on your tippy toes. I did 3 sets 20.
To conclude the entire workout I did a 15 minute rowing exercise. According to my book, rowing is one of the best cardio exercises to do on a down day. There are rowing machines in most gyms that are a lot of fun. During your down times from running it's important if you do cardio to make it extremely low impact as you recover. Rowing is very low impact, it's fun, and it's a good workout. Rowing isn't all that hard either. It takes a couple tries to get in sync with yourself, but once that happens, it's easy. In 15 minutes I burned 215 calories, and today I feel a little sore in the muscles in my back, which is always a good sign!
Method:
GYM!
How I Felt:
I felt great! At the end of the lifting portion, I could feel my legs tiring out which is the goal.
What I'd Recommend:
Always use lighter weights and work up to heavier ones. This way you aren't burnt out the next few days and you don't risk injury as much. Also, when using machines, read the instructions if you need. Don't just hop on a machine and go...there are certain settings for heights and you want the optimal workout, so read!
How I Felt Today:
I felt really good. My legs are a tiny bit sore, but nothing like last week. My back muscles are sore from rowing, but that will subside tomorrow. Today was a rest day so I should be good as new tomorrow
:)Maggie
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The Start of Week 2: Day 6...Track Repeats
Day 6: (8/13/2012)
So my first week of training is complete and now I've moved on to my second week of training! The weeks are all structured alike so my first run of the week was track repeats.
Workout:
The schedule was to warm up for 10-20 minutes, then run a 400M, 600M, 800M, 1200M, 800M, 600M, 400M with 400M Rest Intervals in between each repeat. Each repeat was to be ran at the same speed, so as you move up in distance, you're just keeping the same pace for longer. The pace was slightly faster than 8:00/mile, so the times are as follows: 1:56, 2:55, 3:55, 5:59; 3:55, 2:55, 1:56. The rest intervals I varied depending on how tired I was after the track repeat. For the first 2 I jogged the rest period, the 3rd one I tapered off from a jog to a walk, the long one I walked the whole time while I got water and I tapered the rest of the them after the 1200M repeat. I ended up after everything was said and done, with warm ups, rest intervals, and cool down running 7 miles.
Method:
I used a treadmill. Again, this to me is the best way to do these because they keep you consistent. Remember that they aren't accurate though. For example, in order to run my right pace, I had to set the treadmill at 8.0MPH which is 7:30/mile, but my pace on my watch was about 7:41. I set a speed on the treadmill and then compare it to my watch to get the right pace. It's important to run with a watch :) I run with the Nike+ Sportband (learn about it here). In a future blog I'll be reviewing this watch and tell why I love it so much.
How I Felt:
I felt great! The only time I got really tired was during the 1200M repeat, so my goal next time I do track repeats like this is to do better during this repeat. Instead of focusing on being tired I need to focus on my form and running strong. I felt myself get a little sloppy. Sloppy running makes you more tired because your muscles are working extra hard.
What I'd Recommend:
Run on a treadmill, focus on form and breathing, use a running watch to get a good pace, and stretch after you're done.
How I Felt After:
Today, I feel lovely. My legs aren't tired or sore. My back is a little sore but that should subside by tomorrow. I don't feel as though I ran 7 miles yesterday.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Day 4 and 5: Strength Training and The Long Run
Day 4: (8/8/2012)
I was extremely sore still from Kettlebells a couple days earlier I decided to strength training on my upper body and stomach.
Strength training is extremely important, even your upper body because it allows you to burn calories, while making your muscles stronger. Sometimes we think that since we are running we only need strong legs. The truth is we need a strong body...not just strong legs, so working out your upper body is also important.
I was extremely sore still from Kettlebells a couple days earlier I decided to strength training on my upper body and stomach.
Strength training is extremely important, even your upper body because it allows you to burn calories, while making your muscles stronger. Sometimes we think that since we are running we only need strong legs. The truth is we need a strong body...not just strong legs, so working out your upper body is also important.
Workout:
I started with pushups and pull ups. I did 10 modified pushups (knees on the ground), and 12 modified pull ups (machine at the gym). Modified pull ups are amazing because you get to pick the weight you use and as you get stronger, the weight you use will go down and you can clearly see yourself getting stronger. I alternated sets of pushups and pull ups for 3 sets.
Below are images of a modified pushup and a modified pull up machine.
Next, I alternated sets rows and dips. You can do rows a few different ways, I like using a row machine (image below) and I do dips on the modified pull up machine. The second row of bars are used for dips and the same process applies (you select the weight to assist you). I did 12 reps of each, and 3 sets.
Next I did a dumbell workout. I first did 12 alternating curls, then 12 tricep extenstions, then 12 iron crosses (start with hands at sides and lift arms up into a cross position without bending arms), then 12 military presses. I did this routine twice.
I ended the workout with stomach excersises. I did 20 regular ab crunches, 20 90 degree angle crunches (legs together and bent at a 90 degree angle), and then I got a medicine ball and did 20 side turns (sit down with legs bent, grab medicine ball in hands and rotate your upper body only from side to side and try to touch ball on ground). The last excersise I did was a plank (see image below) for 60 seconds.
Method:
I was at the gym!
How I Felt:
The workout was good. It took roughly an hour and I was sweating but I felt good.
What I'd Recommend:
Do this starting with light weights and work your way up. Try to do between 10-15 reps each set.
How I Felt After:
I felt good and was mildly sore the next day.
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Day 5: (8/9/2012)
Today would have been my long run day. The goal was 8 miles at a pace of 9:39 a mile. This run is always slower than your race pace because you trying to build endurance and speed will come later with the other runs earlier in the week. This run was to take place the day that my husband and I left for vacation with our family and friends so I set out kind of not excited to run in the first place; I woke up a little late to run 8 miles and it already started to get hot; not to mention I was still sore from Kettlebells!! I decided I'd run 4.5 miles (up to a park by my house and back). This happens, and it's not uncommon to have a bad run so don't get discouraged!
Workout:
The workout originally was just to run consistently at the same pace for 8 miles.
I ran 2 miles and walked for half a mile because my legs hurt. I ran the last 2.5 miles at a good pace (8:45/mile) and finished the entire run at 9:45 a mile so not bad, but nowhere close to what I was supposed to run or the distance.
Method:
Outdoors at 7am.
How I Felt:
I have already said how sore I was, but it took me 2.5 miles to feel decent enough to run at a good pace.
What I'd Recommend:
Wait 2 days from your last workout before running. (I.E Run Tues/Thurs/Sun)
How I Feft Afterwards:
I felt okay afterwards, no more sore than I was orginally.
The first week of training is over!
:)Maggie
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Day 3: Tempo Run
Day 3: (8/7/2012)
So let me just first start this post off with WOWie I hurt today. Kettlebells did a number on my tush, legs, and back yesterday. All the pains are good pains, and I'm glad that I'm sore because it's validation that I worked out to my capacity yesterday.
Today was my tempo run. More and more articles that I'm reading in RunnersWorld, online, etc are stressing the importance of the tempo run. Tempo runs go like this: warm up with 1-2 miles of easy running, a middle portion ran at a pretty moderate effort, and then about 1 mile of cool down easy running. Today it was roughly 109 degrees outside today and I couldn't go running before work, so I chose to do today's run on the treadmill. I normally don't run these on the treadmill because I like to keep the cadence on my own outside but it was impossible to run outside today.
Workout:
I started with 2 miles at a 10:14 pace, just like the program asked. These first two miles were really painful because of the Kettlebells yesterday so I'm glad I had these two miles to warmup... By the time the two miles were finished I felt pretty good.
The next 3 miles were supposed to be ran at 8:40 pace. Since I was on the treadmill I was able to keep pretty consistent even after 2.5 when I started to get a little tired. I am not going to lie, it was harder than I orginally expected but I completed it.
I then tapered off the last mile for my cool down.
Method:
Treadmill. I wouldn't recommend this unless it's too hot or cold outside.
How I Felt:
The first two miles were awful because of Ketllebells the day before, but after that I felt great. It wasn't the easiest workout but I finished it and it didn't take that long.
What I'd Reccomend:
Run outside if you can for your tempo runs. With regular runs running on terrain where the elevation varies and the outside elements come into play get you ready for racing a lot better than treadmills. Water, water, water! Try not to walk during these as well. Even though Jeff Galloway says walking in general is good, tempo runs are designed to stress your and improve your lactate threshold. If you walk or stop, it isn't as effective.
How I Felt After:
I'm not going to lie, I'm a little tired and sore but this is expected the first week of real training. I expect to not be as tired or sore as the weeks progress.
:)Maggie
So let me just first start this post off with WOWie I hurt today. Kettlebells did a number on my tush, legs, and back yesterday. All the pains are good pains, and I'm glad that I'm sore because it's validation that I worked out to my capacity yesterday.
Today was my tempo run. More and more articles that I'm reading in RunnersWorld, online, etc are stressing the importance of the tempo run. Tempo runs go like this: warm up with 1-2 miles of easy running, a middle portion ran at a pretty moderate effort, and then about 1 mile of cool down easy running. Today it was roughly 109 degrees outside today and I couldn't go running before work, so I chose to do today's run on the treadmill. I normally don't run these on the treadmill because I like to keep the cadence on my own outside but it was impossible to run outside today.
Workout:
I started with 2 miles at a 10:14 pace, just like the program asked. These first two miles were really painful because of the Kettlebells yesterday so I'm glad I had these two miles to warmup... By the time the two miles were finished I felt pretty good.
The next 3 miles were supposed to be ran at 8:40 pace. Since I was on the treadmill I was able to keep pretty consistent even after 2.5 when I started to get a little tired. I am not going to lie, it was harder than I orginally expected but I completed it.
I then tapered off the last mile for my cool down.
Method:
Treadmill. I wouldn't recommend this unless it's too hot or cold outside.
How I Felt:
The first two miles were awful because of Ketllebells the day before, but after that I felt great. It wasn't the easiest workout but I finished it and it didn't take that long.
What I'd Reccomend:
Run outside if you can for your tempo runs. With regular runs running on terrain where the elevation varies and the outside elements come into play get you ready for racing a lot better than treadmills. Water, water, water! Try not to walk during these as well. Even though Jeff Galloway says walking in general is good, tempo runs are designed to stress your and improve your lactate threshold. If you walk or stop, it isn't as effective.
How I Felt After:
I'm not going to lie, I'm a little tired and sore but this is expected the first week of real training. I expect to not be as tired or sore as the weeks progress.
:)Maggie
Monday, August 6, 2012
Day 1 and 2: Track Repeats (The Lovely Sprints), and Kettlebells
Day 1 (8/5/2012):
So today was my first workout in this 18 week training program. The first run of the week are always track repeats and today there were 12 of them...
Workout:
So I started with a mile of slow warm up (12:00), then I started my track repeats. The repeats were 12x400M (1 time around the track) in 1:56 (a little under 8 minutes a mile) with a 90 second rest interval and ended with a 10 minute cool down.
Method:
I used a treadmill... the thing with treadmills is they keep you consistent. If you run around a track you have the opportunity to slow down and speed up as you wish; a treadmill keeps you at pace. One thing to keep in mind is treadmills are very rarely accurate, so I always use my running watch. I set the treadmill at a speed that correlates with my watch at the correct pace.
How I Felt:
I felt strong for the first half of the workout. I ran the repeats at the same speed each time. I used the 90 second rest period for 30 seconds at 10 minutes/mile, 30 seconds at 11:00/mile, and 30 seconds walking. After the first 4, I took the full 90 seconds to walk and get water. I then ran the next two the same as the first cadence (with the taper down rest intervals) and after the 6th repeat I felt myself get really tired. Jeff Galloway stresses that walking is okay and I wanted to make sure I could finish the entire workout, so I used the rest intervals from the 7th-12th repeat to jog slowly or walk the entire time. I believe this is the reason why I finished each sprint repeat strongly.
What I'd recommend:
Use the treadmill. It keeps you consistent. Make sure that if you need to walk on the rest intervals, walk! This way you can maintain a consistent speed during the sprints and you'll be able to finish the entire workout. Make sure you have plenty of water.
How I felt After:
I actually felt great. I wasn't completely drained and I felt I could continue my day as normal. I stretched for about 15 minutes afterward as well which I know kept me feeling good the next day.
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Day 2 (8/6/2012):
Today was a cross-training day. I love doing Kettlebells. If you aren't familiar with Kettlebells, read this. Kettlebells have become really popular lately, and they really do your body good! I love doing them for a variety of reasons, but mostly because I get such a good burn in an hour of exercise. I also feel like I've really conquered something in that some of the techniques require practice and when you finally get one, it's like "ahhhhh! I did it!". I've read numerous articles on what cross training exercises are best for runners (most of which Kettlebells come up), but I do them because last year I saw a decrease in my times in my races as well as saw a huge impact on my body. I also have two good friends that use them daily and they have really turned their bodies around!
Workout:
I did Bob Harpers Cardio Shred (get it here)... using Jillian Michaels kettlebells (get them here)... The workout is 54 minutes long from start to finish (includes warmups and stretches at the end). This workout from start to finish had me sweating! He has you do a variety of normal moves (swings, cleans, snatches) as well as incorporates unique moves (burpees, close grip push ups, crabs). There are no breaks. I love that Bob walks you through every move so for a newbie he shows you how to do every exercise.
Method:
Home. I was able to do this workout in between conference calls on a Monday!
How I felt:
Exhausted. I haven't done this workout since last year and I didn't remember how hard it was. I felt really good after I completed it though! My legs are a little sore and a little tired but I can't wait to do it again.
What I'd Recommend:
Just do it! If you have to modify some of the workout, it's okay...Bob even tells you how. The Kettlebells that I own have a 5, 10, and 15 pound bell. You can go down in weight if you need. I saw power through it because it is quite the accomplishment when you're done!
Day 1 and 2. Done and done!
:) Maggie
So today was my first workout in this 18 week training program. The first run of the week are always track repeats and today there were 12 of them...
Workout:
So I started with a mile of slow warm up (12:00), then I started my track repeats. The repeats were 12x400M (1 time around the track) in 1:56 (a little under 8 minutes a mile) with a 90 second rest interval and ended with a 10 minute cool down.
Method:
I used a treadmill... the thing with treadmills is they keep you consistent. If you run around a track you have the opportunity to slow down and speed up as you wish; a treadmill keeps you at pace. One thing to keep in mind is treadmills are very rarely accurate, so I always use my running watch. I set the treadmill at a speed that correlates with my watch at the correct pace.
How I Felt:
I felt strong for the first half of the workout. I ran the repeats at the same speed each time. I used the 90 second rest period for 30 seconds at 10 minutes/mile, 30 seconds at 11:00/mile, and 30 seconds walking. After the first 4, I took the full 90 seconds to walk and get water. I then ran the next two the same as the first cadence (with the taper down rest intervals) and after the 6th repeat I felt myself get really tired. Jeff Galloway stresses that walking is okay and I wanted to make sure I could finish the entire workout, so I used the rest intervals from the 7th-12th repeat to jog slowly or walk the entire time. I believe this is the reason why I finished each sprint repeat strongly.
What I'd recommend:
Use the treadmill. It keeps you consistent. Make sure that if you need to walk on the rest intervals, walk! This way you can maintain a consistent speed during the sprints and you'll be able to finish the entire workout. Make sure you have plenty of water.
How I felt After:
I actually felt great. I wasn't completely drained and I felt I could continue my day as normal. I stretched for about 15 minutes afterward as well which I know kept me feeling good the next day.
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Day 2 (8/6/2012):
Today was a cross-training day. I love doing Kettlebells. If you aren't familiar with Kettlebells, read this. Kettlebells have become really popular lately, and they really do your body good! I love doing them for a variety of reasons, but mostly because I get such a good burn in an hour of exercise. I also feel like I've really conquered something in that some of the techniques require practice and when you finally get one, it's like "ahhhhh! I did it!". I've read numerous articles on what cross training exercises are best for runners (most of which Kettlebells come up), but I do them because last year I saw a decrease in my times in my races as well as saw a huge impact on my body. I also have two good friends that use them daily and they have really turned their bodies around!
Workout:
I did Bob Harpers Cardio Shred (get it here)... using Jillian Michaels kettlebells (get them here)... The workout is 54 minutes long from start to finish (includes warmups and stretches at the end). This workout from start to finish had me sweating! He has you do a variety of normal moves (swings, cleans, snatches) as well as incorporates unique moves (burpees, close grip push ups, crabs). There are no breaks. I love that Bob walks you through every move so for a newbie he shows you how to do every exercise.
Method:
Home. I was able to do this workout in between conference calls on a Monday!
How I felt:
Exhausted. I haven't done this workout since last year and I didn't remember how hard it was. I felt really good after I completed it though! My legs are a little sore and a little tired but I can't wait to do it again.
What I'd Recommend:
Just do it! If you have to modify some of the workout, it's okay...Bob even tells you how. The Kettlebells that I own have a 5, 10, and 15 pound bell. You can go down in weight if you need. I saw power through it because it is quite the accomplishment when you're done!
Day 1 and 2. Done and done!
:) Maggie
Another Blog? ... YEP!
So I know what you're thinking... "another blog on the internet...cool". And my answer is YEP! Another blog on the internet. But I want my blog to be a little different than most blogs out there. I want to blog my half-marathon training program (and eventually my marathon training program). I got this idea from a friend on Facebook who did something really similar and I really loved reading her journey through the ups and downs. Hopefull you'll enjoy it as well...and hey, maybe it'll get you into running!
So, who am I?
I'm Maggie. I live in Southern California with my husband, Jonathan and fortunately our 2 dogs, Lucy and Oscar allow us to share their home with them. We live in a running town; everywhere you go there are runners running. I am 25 and have always liked running but only a couple of years ago got into it aggressively. My husband, his dad, and I run together and we do races together. We ran our first half marathon last year and I can't wait to run another and my ultimate goal is to run a marathon before I turn 27.
So, why am I writing this blog?
I not only want to document my training for myself but I also want to show others what it's like to really train for a half marathon. I'm no 'elite' runner by ANY standards, but most aren't...and I think it might be fun and good to be able to show others that mostly anyone can run a half marathon.
So that's that... I will document every week of training. What I did, how I felt, etc. I am using a running program called Run Less, Run Faster" by Jeff Galloway. This method uses a 3 day running schedule and 3 day cross training schedule. The runs are prescribed for you and the cross training is left up to what you'd like to do (I choose Kettlebells and strength training).
I am training to run the half marathon at an 8:00/mile pace, or in 1 hour and 45 minutes. When I say training, I mean I'm training...I hope I can run it that fast, but anything under 2 hours will be a vast accomplishment for me.
I hope you enjoy my blog as much as I'm anticipating documenting my story!
:)Maggie
So, who am I?
I'm Maggie. I live in Southern California with my husband, Jonathan and fortunately our 2 dogs, Lucy and Oscar allow us to share their home with them. We live in a running town; everywhere you go there are runners running. I am 25 and have always liked running but only a couple of years ago got into it aggressively. My husband, his dad, and I run together and we do races together. We ran our first half marathon last year and I can't wait to run another and my ultimate goal is to run a marathon before I turn 27.
So, why am I writing this blog?
I not only want to document my training for myself but I also want to show others what it's like to really train for a half marathon. I'm no 'elite' runner by ANY standards, but most aren't...and I think it might be fun and good to be able to show others that mostly anyone can run a half marathon.
So that's that... I will document every week of training. What I did, how I felt, etc. I am using a running program called Run Less, Run Faster" by Jeff Galloway. This method uses a 3 day running schedule and 3 day cross training schedule. The runs are prescribed for you and the cross training is left up to what you'd like to do (I choose Kettlebells and strength training).
I am training to run the half marathon at an 8:00/mile pace, or in 1 hour and 45 minutes. When I say training, I mean I'm training...I hope I can run it that fast, but anything under 2 hours will be a vast accomplishment for me.
I hope you enjoy my blog as much as I'm anticipating documenting my story!
:)Maggie
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