Here’s what training looks like for me the next several months!
I have a half marathon in June, Super Fast Half. In August my 1st Sprint Triathlon, Power of Pasco. I’m not overly stressed about training for either one(minus the swimming part). But having a plan/schedule will help keep myself accountable to getting the workouts done. I’m stepping back from long distance running so I can focus on cross-training, building strength & a strong base. My goal is to keep each workout to 1 hour so it doesn’t overtake my life. Training will happen in the early mornings or at the gym where there’s child care and sometimes with Liam right by my side(my fav).
- RUNNING
For the first time I’m trying RUN LESS RUN FASTER half marathon plan. I’m good at making runs happen but not quality runs. I’ll follow the 3-days a week plan with TRACK REPEATS, TEMPO RUN & LONG RUN. Honestly, 3-days a week is all I can handle right now. I also need a fresh look at running. After my last marathon I was feeling really burnt out. I’m excited for this new plan and it’s already killing me!
- SWIMMING
I recently started private swim lessons with a coach. The main focus is to get ready for my Sprint Triathlon. This is a 1/2 mile swim in open water. I am no where ready for this. TERRIFIED! Lessons are once a week and one practice swim on my own(usually 30-45mins each time). I’m really looking at this as a great way to cross-train to become a stronger, faster runner and stay injury free.
- BIKING
The goal is to be up to 12miles by August Tri. This doesn’t seem too difficult. Currently, I bike twice a week with our son in the In-Step bike trailer. He LOVES riding in the bike trailer. My plan is to bike to the gym on the days I swim(once the weather is nice). Right now we just bike for the fun but I need to get more serious about it. Again this is another great way to cross-train for running (yes, everything has to do with running).
- STRENGTH TRAINING
As you can see on the plan; my strength work is very basic. This is my lest favorite thing and it takes the lest amount of time. I really just dread it. lol! I know there are huge benefits to adding strength work so I’m trying to be consistent with it. I’ll focus more on core & upper body strength; both my weak areas. These workouts are usually with my sidekick(makes for great entertainment). Here’s an outline of my schedule:
MONDAY TEMPO RUN + ARMS & CORE
TUESDAY SWIM + BIKE(30-45MINS)
WEDNESDAY TRACK RUN + ARMS & CORE
THURSDAY SWIM + BIKE(30-45MINS)
FRIDAY CORE & LEGS
SATURDAY LONG RUN
SUNDAY REST
4 SETS EACH AREA ~10-15 REPS ~ 3-4 TIMES
- ARMS: PUSH UPS -DIPS -BICEP CURLS -FLYS -UPRIGHT ROWS -OVERHEAD PRESS
- CORE: BICYCLES -SINGLE-LEG BRIDGES -BIRD DOG -ADVANCED BIRD DOG -SIDE LEG RAISES -CLAM SHELL –LEG LIFTS
- LEGS: SQUATS -LUNGS -CHAIR W/PULSE -SUMO SQUATS -SINGLE LEG LIFT -SINGLE LEG SQUATS -SIDE to SIDE LUNGS
