For those of you that have said you care about fitness tips and workouts, I am going to start a weekly update on where I am for my 1/2 marathon in April… for others who don’t, I promise not to focus on this too much and turn into a “crazy running person” like my roomie said-haha!
This week, my goal is to run a total of 11 miles–here is the breakdown:
12/28 – rest {I ran 4 miles yesterday so I will go ahead and give myself a free pass today}
12/29 – rest
12/30 – Hard Run: 4 miles @ 9:50
12/31 – rest {with the holiday, I need to celebrate} =)
12/31 – rest {with the holiday, I need to celebrate} =)
1/1 – rest
1/2 – Easy Run: 3 miles @ 10:30
1/3 – Medium Run: 4 miles @ 10:10
1/2 – Easy Run: 3 miles @ 10:30
1/3 – Medium Run: 4 miles @ 10:10
**I created this training schedule based on my individual needs online at Runner’s World… if you’re thinking about training for any type of running event/diet and exercise plan/etc., register online–it’s free and there are so many helpful resources to help you get started!
And here is my weekly tip: I always eat fairly well throughout the week, but when my weekends roll around, I pig out like food is going to disappear– here are a few quick fixes:
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Work out on the weekend {even if just one day}
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Watch what you drink… choose lower calorie options like light beer, wine, and stay away from sugar-packed concoctions like margaritas and martinis
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When eating out, plan what you order BEFORE you go–check out this website which gives caloric info for hundreds of restaurants
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If you splurge, go all out for one meal and then get back on the train!
OMGosh….you know what I needed girl! Love it! Good luck with the marathon and I'm going to check out those sites! Hope your having a great day! xoxo
Yay! You are already more structured than I am with my running :)Runners World is a great site for tips and inspiration. Good luck with the training!
Good luck with your training! You should totally keep blogging about this to get me motivated đ
I agree. It will keep me motivated for my running schedule. Good luck girl!
good for you!
I really need to get back into running! as soon as my ankle heals im back on it! đ
good luck!
that is an amazing undertaking and I am so excited for you… reminds me that i've been wanting to start training and get back to running too..maybe this post will push me to start running again! đ hehe.but well see.:)
Thanks for the tip on Runners World! Good luck with the marathon training! I just signed up for a 10k April, hope to hear more about your training to keep me motivated!