Week 1 of my 14 week training is done! It went by pretty quick, too. If that keeps up, I’ll be at the start line for the half in no time! This is the first structured training I’ve ever done. I like knowing exactly what I need to do each day.
There are 2 rest days, 4 runs, and 1 cross training day. I wasn’t quite sure what to do for cross training because I don’t have a bike, nor do I swim. I decided to just got for a walk, which was weird. I wanted to run! I also did upper body weights. Also, I did the #AugustCoreFitness throughout the week. I am really enjoying that challenge.
Week 1
Monday – Rest
Tuesday – 3 mile run
Wednesday – 3 mile run
Thursday – 3 mile run
Friday – Rest
Saturday – Cross training
Sunday – 3 mile run
Total miles for Week 1 is 13.57 – pretty good! Call me crazy, but I am looking forward to when the mileage starts to build each week. Week 13 will have a total of 23 miles!
I cannot wait for the Women’s Half in November. It seems like it’s been forever since the last one I did, the Iron Girl, and that was just in April. Mostly I want to see how I do compared to last year. I have come so far!
I will be linking up my weekly training posts with Kat at Sneakers and Fingerpaints for her Weekly Workouts Roundup. Feel free to join in with yours too!
What race are you training for? What do you do for cross training?
Walking is great cross training. Nice job kicking off your training!!
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Thanks Laura! I think walking or hot yoga will be my go-to for cross training. Thank you for confirming that walking is great for that.
It’s always fun to start a new training cycle. Great job!
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Thank you, Pam! I’m pretty excited about it.
only 14 weeks away!!! It sounds like it is right around the corner! I am terrible at cross training!! I hear yoga is a great cross training activity to loosen all those muscles and I know you do that often!!! I am hoping my body is recovered from NY so I can join you in november!
Thank you Genna! It really will be here before we know it. I hope you can do this race as well. Best of luck in NYC! I’ll be watching for your updates on this one. I really want to tackle a full marathon.
You are doing a bloody great job…………….
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Thank you, Joanne! 🙂
Congratulations on completing your first week! You’re inspiring me to start running again 🙂 When I come back from holiday I may have to start up again!
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Thank you Suzy! Knowing that I am inspiring other people helps to keep me going. Let me know if you start running again!
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