The number 13… not only is that my Mom’s lucky number, but it’s the MAGIC number in the world of someone training for a 1/2 marathon–13.1 to be exact! Tomorrow marks the 1 month countdown until the big day and my anticipation is growing… I can’t wait to bust a move and have all my hard work pay off…
Yesterday turned out to be GREAT, as the Dr. told me I was A-OK to start working out again which meant a visit to the Y to get back on track, since my 20 miles didn’t happen last week due to my “injury”. Here is this week’s training to ramp me back up again:
Monday: Ran 4 miles at a 9:41 pace; did leg stretches and ab workout
Tuesday: Rest Day
Wednesday: Run 4 miles at/around a10:00 pace
Thursday: Rest Day
Friday: Run 3 miles at a 9:30 pace; abs/arms/legs
Saturday: Rest Day
Sunday: Long Run Day–6 miles at a 9:50 pace
TOTAL: 17 miles
TOTAL: 17 miles
This week, I am wanting to divert your attention to your legs… yes, your legs. Most of us ladies loathe them–one reason I started running was to lean out the mass that carries me around each day because it’s the one problem area on my body I can’t seem to fix-grrr. Runner’s World posted a new video with the best workout to get long and lean legs and I fully intend to take advantage of their smarts. Yes, this exercise is easy, but I ASSURE you you’ll feel this the day after so make sure you stretch properly!!
Asics Y Back Tank via Road Runner Sports
And because my mind is consumed by all things online shopping, I am allowing myself to purchase a race day outfit… we have to at least look like a professional runner, right?? Plus, I know my parents will be snapping pics the entire day so I want to look decent, sweat and all =)
Skorts are a must for me–they are THE most comfortable to run in and they don’t ride up…
here are some front runners:
Asica Abby Skorts {Pacific Blue and Lemondrop} via Road Runner Sports
Women’s Moving Comfort Endurance Skort via Road Runner Sports
Asics Y Back Tank via Road Runner Sports
Women’s Asics Abby Shimmel via Road Runner Sports
Yay for the one month mark. I love the blue skort. Too cute!
One more month – you can do it!
I love running skirts they are so stinkin' cute!
You go girl!! You are doing awesome!
yay! Keep up the great work!
So cute! I love skorts too! I would go with the navy and yello skort and the yellow tank! Perfect outfit!
You have to be so proud of yourself! One month away!! Go you 🙂
The running skirts are too cute!
Ive never tried running in a skort but now I think I will…so much cuter!
We are getting SO close!!! Yay!
Good luck this week!