So, I've decided to train for the NYC Hot Chocolate 15k in December. I've been wanting to run a race in the park since moving up here and have needed some extra motivation lately to be more consistent in my exercise routine. I've decided to write about it here for accountability purposes. I will update you each week on what I did for training the week before and all you readers will serve as my accountability partners in this. Today, Sunday, is the first official day of my training schedule, but I began gearing up for it last week. The official training will last 11 weeks. Each week consists of running 3 times, cross-training twice (I'll probably go to spin class for this or take long walks), one day of extra stretching (sometimes I may go to yoga or pilates class for this), and one day of rest. Some weeks, I may miss a day and do two workouts one day to make up for it....last week was a good example of that! Here's what I did this week just to make sure I'm ready to jump into the real training schedule this week:
Sunday - bad, nothing!
Monday - bad, nothing!
Tuesday - ran 2 miles/walked 1 mile
Wednesday - 45 minute spin class /strength training
Thursday - ran 2 miles/walked 1 mile. Also, rode bike for 20 minutes to make-up for Monday!
Friday - Extended stretching & yoga to make-up for Sunday/ ran 2 miles/walked 1 mile
Saturday - DAY OF REST!
3 comments:
Wow! I wish that I could just go out and run 2 miles. I have no idea how to run...I know that sounds silly, but it's true. I hope you enjoy the training!
Mindy, running isn't that different from skipping. I KNOW you can skip!
I completely forgot about skipping! That is really funny!
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