I know I said I was excited about the Half Marathon but this week I got a little nervous about it. What if I can't maintain the 16:00 minute mile that is required to complete the race? What if I get injured? What if it is super hot? What if? What if?
I decided that I need to think positively. I can do this. I can walk a 15:00 minute mile so I should be fine. My training is going great. Besides it has only been one week. I have until August 31st.
I chose to do Jeff Galloway's Run Walk Run method for my training. I love it. You complete 4 days of Run/Walks, 2 days of 30 minutes, 1 day easy walk and the 4th day is a long run/walk that increases in mileage each week. The other days you do cross training.
Day 1 --- 2.65 miles 26:24 min
Day 2 --- 2.06 miles 31:36 min
Day 3 --- 1.29 miles 20:02 min
Day 4 --- 3.31 miles 51:18 min
I did a little extra light walking on my cross training days. I need to figure out some good cross training exercising to do on my non run days. As far as my health goes I am feeling great. I have a little more energy and I am starting to sleep better at night. Next week I need to focus on eating better.
Workout Recap - Week 30
3 days ago
2 comments:
I'm excited for you. You can do this. Key to staying injury free is to increase your weekly mileage only 10%. Take it easy and remember nutrition plays a big part. You go girl!!!!
I'm totally proud of you! You can do it! I'm not as ambitious but I find that when I keep up a regular exercise routine (yoga is my exercise choice and way harder than I thought it would be) I feel better and sleep better.
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