Lose a Marathon Challenge - Week 4 (in progress)

Weight as of Monday July 9th = 165 (1 pound lost)

#6PackMarch - WEEK 4

Day 21 (Monday, July 9th) - 65 sit-ups, 25 push-ups, 100 seconds plank

Day 22 (Tuesday, July 10th) - 70 sit-ups, 27 push-ups, 105 seconds plank

Day 23 (Wednesday, July 11th) - 75 sit-ups, 27 push-ups, 110 seconds plank

Day 24 (Thursday, July 12th) - 80 sit-ups, 30 push-ups, 120 seconds plank

Day 25 (Friday, July 13th) - Rest day

Day 26 (Saturday, July 14th) - 80 sit-ups, 30 push-ups, 120 seconds plank

Day 27 (Sunday, July 15th) -  85 sit-ups, 30 push-ups, 135 seconds plank

#LoseAMarathon - WEEK 4

Day 21 (Monday, July 9th) -

Day 22 (Tuesday, July 10th) -

Day 23 (Wednesday, July 11th) -

Day 24 (Thursday, July 12th) -

Day 25 (Friday, July 13th) - 

Day 26 (Saturday, July 14th) -

Day 27 (Sunday, July 15th) - 

Total Miles = ??

**Blue = Accomplished

**Purple = To be Accomplished

Lose a Marathon Challenge - Week 3 (completed)

Last weight (June 25th) = 168 pounds
2nd Weigh-in on July 2nd = 166 pounds (loss of 2 pounds)

**Needless to say I fell off the wagon this week. With working full time for the next couple weeks and studying when I am not working, my exercise has indeed suffered. Hopefully once my life calms down a bit I will be able to get back on track.


#6PackMarch - WEEK 3

* Day 14 (Monday, July 2nd) - 45 sit-ups, 18 push-ups, 70 seconds plank

Day 15 (Tuesday, July 3rd) - 50 sit-ups, 20 push-ups, 75 seconds plank

Day 16 (Wednesday, July 4th) - 50 sit-ups, 20 push-ups, 75 seconds plank

Day 17 (Thursday, July 5th) - 55 sit-ups, 22 push-ups, 85 seconds plank

Day 18 (Friday, July 6th) - Rest day

Day 19 (Saturday, July 7th) - 60 sit-ups, 22 push-ups, 90 seconds plank

Day 20 (Sunday, July 8th) -  60 sit-ups, 25 push-ups, 100 seconds plank

#LoseAMarathon - WEEK 3

* Day 14 (Monday, July 2nd) - 3 miles 1.50 miles in 21:30 (14:00 pace)

Day 15 (Tuesday, July 3rd) -

Day 16 (Wednesday, July 4th) -

Day 17 (Thursday, July 5th) -

Day 18 (Friday, July 6th) -

Day 19 (Saturday, July 7th) -

Day 20 (Sunday, July 8th) -

Total Miles = 1.50 miles

**Blue = Accomplished

**Purple = To be Accomplished

Back to Fitness Diversity - Week 2 (completed!)

Monday
- Scheduled = 3 miles EZ
- Done = 0 miles :(

Tuesday
- Scheduled = 1 hour spin + weights strength training + core
- Done = 1 hour spin + weights strength training + core + 3.00 miles in 36:15 (12:05 pace)

Wednesday
- Scheduled = Tempo run (1 mile warm-up, 3 fast 3 slow x4, 1 mile cool down)
- Done = Interval run (7 minutes warm up, 2 fast 2 slow x4, 7 minutes cool down) = 2.39 miles in 30:00

Thursday
- Scheduled = 1 hour spin + weights strength training + core
- Done = 1 hour spin + weights strength training + core SUCCESS

Friday
- Scheduled = 3 miles
- Done = 3.11 miles in 40:00 (12:51 pace)

Saturday
- Scheduled = 5 miles long run + weights strength training + core
- Done = Rest

Sunday
- Scheduled = Rest day
- Done = Rest

Total Miles for Week = 8.50 miles

Back to Fitness Diversity - Week 1 (completed!)

Monday
- Scheduled = 3 miles EZ
- Done = 3.00 miles in 39:23 (13:07 pace)

Tuesday
- Scheduled = 1 hour spin + weights strength training + core
- Done = 1 hour spin + weights strength training + core

Wednesday
- Scheduled = Tempo run (1 mile warm-up, 3 fast 3 slow x4, 1 mile cool down)
- Done = Rest - because I have a really bad thing going on with my hip. Couldn't even sleep the night before it hurt so bad

Thursday
- Scheduled = 1 hour spin + weights strength training + core
- Done = Skipped spin (for hip reasons) did weights and core

Friday
- Scheduled = 3 miles
- Done = 3.00 miles in 39:35 (13:11 pace)

Saturday
- Scheduled = 5 miles long run + weights strength training + core
- Done = Rest (hoping to get today's run and ST + core in tomorrow)

Sunday
- Scheduled = Rest day
- Done = 4.00 miles in 50:59 (12:44 pace) + weights strength training + core

Total miles = 10.00

Post-half marathon recovery week 2 (completed!)

Monday May 28th - 40 minutes --> Done = 3.22 miles in 40:00 (12:25 pace)
Tuesday May 29th - 40 minutes + Strength Training --> Done = 3.05 miles in 40:00 (13:06 pace) + ST and Core at Gym :)
Wednesday May 30th - 45 minutes --> Done = 3.28 miles in 45:00 (13:43 pace)
Thursday May 31st - 40 minutes + Strength Training --> Done = 2.50 miles in 30:00 (12:00 pace) + ST at Gym
Friday June 1st - 45 minutes --> Done = 3.53 miles in 45:00 (12:44 pace)
Saturday June 2nd - 40 minutes + Strength Training --> Done = skipped today
Sunday June 3rd - Rest Day --> Done = REST

Total miles =  15.58

Post-half marathon recovery week 1 (completed!)

So I know that traditionally you should wait for approx 13 days after a half marathon before resuming regular training, etc. That being said I decided I couldn't NOT run for that long.

So I have devised a "plan" of running for this week that shouldn't be too stressing on my fatigued legs and joints and should allow me to get out and get my run on!

Monday May 21st - REST
Tuesday May 22nd - REST
Wednesday May 23rd - 2 miles EZ --> Done 2.15 miles in 32:00 (14:45 pace)
Thursday May 24th - 30 minutes --> Done 2.25 miles in 30:00 (13:20 pace) + ST - Strength training (W = Weights)
Friday May 25th - 35 minutes --> Done 2.68 miles in 35:00 (13:03 pace)
Saturday May 26th - 30 minutes --> Done 2.31 miles in 30:00 (12:59 pace) + ST W
Sunday May 27th - 35 minutes --> Done REST DAY

I think I will continue a similar "recovery" plan for next week and then will resume my regular "non-training" schedule the following week

Half Marathon Training Run 3.39

Today's run went ok. Legs were feeling kind of heavy. Not sure if that is a good sign considering I should be tapering this week in regards to training. Making me consider my final 2 training runs and if I should do them, or maybe make them training walks (or even wogs)... Any input out there?

Todays' stats = 3.10 in 39:00

Half Marathon Training Run 3.38

I do not enjoy running in the heat! I need to get up and be out to run tomorrow morning at 8am. That way it won't be as hot and that way I can get in the habit of running earlier, especially since my half is on Sunday and is in the morning. I suppose I did run in the heat of the day... Not my smartest moment, but I did it! :)

Todays' stats = 3.05 in 36:53

Half Marathon #3 - Training Week #11

Week 11 (Monday May 7th - Sunday May 13th)

Mon - Scheduled = 0 / Done = Spartan training at the gym :) No running, just high intensity workout
Tues - Scheduled = 3 / Done = 3 miles in 39:12
Wed - Scheduled = 4 / Done = 4 miles in 51:37
Thurs - Scheduled = 3 / Done = 3 miles in 35:55
Fri - Scheduled = 0 / Done = 0
Sat - Scheduled = 2 / Done = 2 miles in 25:00
Sun - Scheduled = 6 / Done = 0

Weekly Total = 12 miles

Half Marathon Training Run 3.36

A bit faster today, a little shorter distance, and not too much steepness! Mile 1 was 11:57, mile 2 was 12:07, and mile 3 was 11:50.

Todays' stats = 3.00 miles in 35:55

Half Marathon Training Run 3.35

First run in Grove in a LONG time! Decided to do a run we used to do in high school up this road called Hillside Drive. I was reminded why I always despised this run back in my cross country and track days... The hills are steep! Not super steep but there is a decent incline and it goes on for almost the entire road. And I decided to do an out and back route, so 2 miles out and then 2 miles back home. The back home wasn't as bad because there was quite a bit more downhill, but I definitely felt the downhill in my lower back, so I'm sure that wasn't great. My first mile was 13:34, second was 12:24, third was 13:16, and fourth was 12:22. I suppose that's decent for the type of run it was, and as much as it sucked doing it, I miss longer hilly runs like this, since there aren't a lot of hills where I live in Salem. All in all a good run and looking forward to my 3 miler here in Grove tomorrow :)

Todays' stats = 4.00 miles in 51:37

Half Marathon Training Run 3.34

This jog went well. Considering my legs were super sore and stiff from my first Spartan class yesterday! I am glad I went out. Hadn't really been feeling like it as my stomach was somewhat crampy and just not feeling well. But I figured I'm into my final 2 weeks of training for my half and it's just 12 days away, I better keep at it! Started around 13:30 pace, which is slower than I want to run my half marathon in, but I had negative splits for both mile 2 and mile 3, which has been happening a lot as my legs ease into the run and I get warmed up. Hoping for a good run tomorrow and lots of stretching tonight!

Todays' stats = 3.00 miles in 39:12

Half Marathon #3 - Training Week #10

Week 10 (Monday April 30th - Sunday May 6th)

Mon - Scheduled = 0 / Done = 0
Tues - Scheduled = 4 / Done = 4 miles in 47:50
Wed - Scheduled = 5 / Done = 3.65 miles in 45:00
Thurs - Scheduled = 4 / Done = 2.25 miles in 25:00
Fri - Scheduled = 0 / Done = 0
Sat - Scheduled = 4 / Done = 0
Sun - Scheduled = 12 / Done = 0

Weekly Total = 9.90 miles

Half Marathon Training Run 3.33

Just a quick little run to the post office and then taking the long "loop" route back home. Thinking about going to spin class in an hour so I didn't want to waste too much energy with a longer run. Figure I will save the distance for the weekend :)

Todays' stats = 2.25 miles in 25:00

Half Marathon Training Run 3.32

It went ok. Legs and back were a little sore from running yesterday and then trying out two new workouts, but aside from that it went well. Hopefully that tomorrow I can do 5 miles, but we will see. Then this weekend I have my LSR for 12 miles.

Todays' stats = 3.65 in 45:00

Half Marathon Training Run 3.31

Did my first mile in 12:15, second in 11:45 (and this mile included the long hill at Bush Park), third in 10:54 and fourth in 12:59 - not too bad overall, but I did get a side cramp again a little after mile 3 and I am thinking maybe it's just because I have been pushing it more lately, but I am really trying to amp up through this week so next week and the week leading up to my half can be all about tapering. Hadn't ran since Thursday's low mileage day, so this was much needed!

Todays' Stats = 4.00 miles in 47:57

Half Marathon #3 - Training Week #9

Week 9 (Monday April 23rd - Sunday April 29th)

Mon - Scheduled = 0 / Done = 2.00 miles in 23:00
Tues - Scheduled = 2 / Done = 0
Wed - Scheduled = 3 / Done = 3.65 miles in 46:00
Thurs - Scheduled = 4 / Done = 1.15 miles in 13:11
Fri - Scheduled = 0 / Done = 0
Sat - Scheduled = 3 / Done = 0

Weekly Total = 6.8 miles

Half Marathon Training Run 3.30

Ok so I wasn't feeling so great today. Thought I could try to go out and run anyway, like a good training runner would... Well, needless to say I didn't get too far. Hoping that things go better this weekend on my long run. And I'm glad I was able to get in some miles, no matter how short.

Todays' stats = 1.15 miles in 13:11

Half Marathon Training Run 3.29

Ok, so I was doing AWESOME. Until a little after the 3 mile mark when I got a massive side ache and could not even extend my stomach out or even jog upright. I ended up walking the last portion because I really wanted to do at least 3 miles, a goal which I met, and I wanted to know the distance from my house, to the park, one loop around the park, and then back home. But here is what was awesome, my third mile I ran I did in 10:39! I haven't ran a mile that fast in a LONG time. My first mile was 11:54, my second was 12:30 (this mile had an icky hill in it, which I ran up all the way without walking), and then my third was 10:39. I was overjoyed when I saw that on my Garmin. What a great day to run and what a great run!

Todays' stats = 3.65 miles in 46:00
- Mile 1 = 11:54
- Mile 2 = 12:30
- Mile 3 = 10:39
- 0.65 =  10:57 (walked)

Half Marathon Training Run 3.28

Tried to pick up the pace a bit. Wanted to do this run faster than my desired half marathon pace, which is 12:35 per mile. Thinking if I can do my shorter runs at this pace, then my remaining two long runs at about a minute slower than my desired race pace, I should be good at keeping on track. Had to walk a little between 1.35 miles and 1.50 miles, so it may have been even faster if I hadn't done that.

Todays' stats = 2.00 miles in 23:00