So this week I’ve already run twice! That’s progress! I’m hoping to run more as I build up into another half marathon training cycle. I don’t know which one to follow. I more or less used one I found on Fitsugar for my last one, but I got injured and had to take two weeks off in the middle of it. I really want to see how I do when I complete a training plan healthy!
Anyway, my two runs were great! I ran 3.39 miles on Tuesday on the treadmill, and I purposely made the workout hard–which was totally fun! I’m glad that you all understand where I’m coming from, enjoying a hard workout. I ran the first mile comfortably and then increased my speed until I was sprinting, then I slowed waaay down to recover and sped up and slowed down for the last mile. And I just did the normal treadmill cool-down. Good stuff.
Last night, I took it a little easier and pushed myself at the end. Then I did some leg extensions–which were hard after running for sure. My quads were burning. Unfortunately so is my foot . . . again. Not fun, but what can you do? I guess I’ll have to do more low-impact exercise until it clears up again. Sigh.
In other news, it’s Friday! I’m thrilled to be done with the workweek. It’s been pretty intense (again). I’m going to see The Hobbit tomorrow (my inner nerd is overjoyed). I hope it’s good. Anyone seen it yet?
Can you believe that it’s less than two weeks till Christmas? Where does the time go? I really don’t know. I’m looking forward to some days off to relax with the Engineer and the fam. It’ll be fun! Nothing beats eating good food and hanging out with the best people ever.
What are your plans for Christmas?
Congrats on getting back in the swing of things. If you are looking for training plans, you might want to check out the book “Run Less, Run Faster.” It is based on the concept of 3 runs per week with 2 days of cross training, and there are training plans for 5K, 10K, Half, Full, and even BQ marathon times. Each run has a specific purpose (speed, tempo, or long). I sort of used it for my first half, although I skipped WAY too many of the workouts. I’m using it again for a spring half … right now I’m on week 4 and I’m doing a MUCH better job of sticking to it.
Hope you find something that works for you!
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Thanks! I’ve heard about that book/plan. I definitely need to check it out and see if it’s something that works for me (it sounds like it will be). Good luck on your spring half. Let me know how it goes! 🙂