Monday, January 20, 2014

The One with The Training Plan

First off the fitness giveaway winner is Ashley from Bits N Pieces! She had a super cute blog so check her out! 

If you didn't win it's okay I seriously loved this giveaway so it won't be the only one! 

Speaking of...some sexy blogbishes and I are giving away a Vickie's gift card!! 
Nothing makes me feel sexier than a nice pair of undies that actually match my bra and weren't purchased on the clearance rack at Wal-Mart. 


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Alright so I've recently talked about how I'm running my first half marathon in May.... yikes.
I have ran this race before but I ran the 5 mile course, and since I decided I'm pretty bad ass I signed up for the half this year...
... insert me shitting my pants here.
I've kind put it in the back of my mind but then my husband went and got me a Nathan Hydration Vest and a foam roller for Christmas
Shit got real.
So I buckled down and figured out my "plan"
I emailed this to a couple of friends who are runners and got their input.
I also emailed this to an EX friend who was going to run a half the same month as me, but then decided she needed to wear her big girl panties, and got a full time job... thanks bitch.
JUST KIDDING  JODI YOU KNOW I LOVE YOUUUU.
Anywho.
I wanted my main focus to be running and increasing my milage, but I didn't want my weights to slip, so I tried to combine the two.
I am going to for-go leg day for the duration of my training because I don't want to risk any over usage injuries.

Here is the break down.

Monday- Hill intervals
Tuesday-Arms
Wednesday- Back
Thursday-Shoulders/ Rest
Friday- Long Run
Sat- Active rest/ Cross train
Sunday- FULL REST DAY. 


Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Rest 3/1
3 miles
3 m run
3 mile
Rest
4
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
3 m pace
3 mile
Rest
5
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
4 m run
3 mile
Rest
6
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
4 m pace
3 mile
Rest
7
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
4 m run
3 mile
Rest
8
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
4 m pace
3 mile
Rest
5k
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
5 m run
3 mile
Rest
9
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
5 m pace
3 mile
Rest
10
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
5 m run
3 mile
Rest
10k
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
5 m pace
3 mile
Rest
11
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
5 m run
3 mile
Rest
12
Yoga
Rest
3 miles
2 m pace
2 mile
Rest
Rest
Yoga 5/24


The most important thing for me during this is going to be listening to my body. My end goal is the race so if I feel like I'm doing too much I will cut back in other areas.
I won't skip my long runs
but I may skip a weight lifting day.
I'm open to any and all suggestions so tell me what you think, or what you would do differently.
I had to build it around my work schedule and around my weekends, because above all,
Familty time is Family time.
END. OF . STORY.

I'm excited about our Friday link up because I feel like I have to do this, otherwise I have to show my failure to lots of people haha.
Just that extra push to get me out of bed in the morning.

Let me know what you think??
Did you join the GetupGetMoving challenge last week??
Hop over to my facebook page every Wednesday to get your booty up and moving.
See if you can beat my number.

8 comments:

  1. Hmmm, I am probably going to get some yoga, or workout pants I've been wanting some of those for a while♥

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  2. Sounds amazing - I am toying with the idea of signing up for a half also...I think it's time - but I need to get back into running even small distances first before I think of any sort of time plan :)

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  3. First- I would probably buy something PINK! :)
    Second, love your blog. Love it. I just did the stalker thing and read it all over the past week! Woot! I'm MereD19 on ig- I used to have a blog but don't anymore.
    Third- I ran 2 half marathons in the fall, but I've been out of injury for the past couple weeks,I am supposed to run 2 halves in April but it don't know if I'll be able to now. :( anyways, according to your list, it looks like you are only running twice per week? I would just highly encourage you to run at least 3 times, if not 4! It'll be much much easier for you. Good luck!

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  4. I am sort of confused with the list. Are you only running twice a week? Or are you following the spreadsheet format? My half for the year will be in April. Then it will be on to training for my marathon in October.
    Here was the training format I follow:
    Monday Cross (elptical) 30 minutes; Strength Upper 30 minutes
    Tuesday Run 10k pace
    Wednesday Cross (elptical) 30 minutes; Strength Lower 30 minutes
    Thursday Run 5k pace
    Friday Cross (elptical) 30 minutes; Strength Full Body with Core and Flexibilty Focus 30 minutes
    Saturday Long Run

    Like Mere said, would definetly recommend you are running more than twice per week. Understand the family time constraint though. I used to get up and out by 4:30am to ensure I was home before everyone woke on a Saturday.

    Good Luck

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  5. I'm so incredibly excited about the fitness package! :). After a not so great year last year, this is just what I needed!

    And amen, with matching bra & undies! That seems to be a major accomplishment to me at times!

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  6. I'm training for my first half in April and I'm SCARED. I'm doing something similar to what you're doing, so let's hope it works :)

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  7. you inspire me daily woman! and crack me up.

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  8. I have a training schedule but I don't always follow it 100%. I always try to get all my runs in for the week and for sure ALWAYS my long runs!

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