Since this blog is a lot about running, and common questions I get asked from family and friends is "do you run everyday?" or "what do you do besides running?", I will go over a weekly schedule during half marathon training!
MONDAY
On Mondays, I never run. I always go to the gym to get in a good strength session with a quick cardio workout. I focus mainly on legs and core, but also do upper body lifting because that is important too, and who doesn't like toned arms? I usually do 20 minutes of HIIT on the elliptical or arc trainer and then call it a day. I am ALWAYS left sore after these workouts.
TUESDAY
On Tuesdays, I do between 6-7 miles. I will do a slow warmup and then do a fartlek run of bursts of speed followed by cool downs where I run easily. These are great for speed work without risking injury or going overboard!
WEDNESDAY
On Wednesdays I do my longest midweek run, usually 7-8 miles. I like to push myself on this run and see how fast I can go during the whole run. Some days I feel great, some days I feel like I have 20 pound bricks attached to my feet! It's usually about feel! I also do another strength session on Wednesdays with a kettle ball, resistance bands, ankle weights, sliding discs, and exercise balls!
THURSDAY
On Thursday I do a nice easy run of about 6.2 miles. These runs are just about getting out there and moving. After 2 tough days the day before, I like to run as easy as possible. I love these runs!
FRIDAY
Fridays on my rest day. I don't do anything on these days except walk dogs! I like to eat, relax, read, and fuel for my longer run the next day!
SATURDAY
Saturdays are my long run day. I usually do between 10 and 14 miles when training for a half marathon. Since my half marathon is only a week from Sunday, I will only do about 8-10 miles tomorrow.
SUNDAY
The final day, or the first day depending on how you look at it, of the week is for a nice easy 6-7 mile run. These are really based on feel due to the long run the day before, I don't want to overdo it.
In total my week looks like this:
5 runs totaling to between 35-40 miles.
2 strength sessions: one at the gym, one at home
1 session of cross training on the elliptical or arc trainer
Countless walks with dogs (between 3 and 4 a day)= 20 walks a week
On Mondays, I never run. I always go to the gym to get in a good strength session with a quick cardio workout. I focus mainly on legs and core, but also do upper body lifting because that is important too, and who doesn't like toned arms? I usually do 20 minutes of HIIT on the elliptical or arc trainer and then call it a day. I am ALWAYS left sore after these workouts.
TUESDAY
On Tuesdays, I do between 6-7 miles. I will do a slow warmup and then do a fartlek run of bursts of speed followed by cool downs where I run easily. These are great for speed work without risking injury or going overboard!
WEDNESDAY
On Wednesdays I do my longest midweek run, usually 7-8 miles. I like to push myself on this run and see how fast I can go during the whole run. Some days I feel great, some days I feel like I have 20 pound bricks attached to my feet! It's usually about feel! I also do another strength session on Wednesdays with a kettle ball, resistance bands, ankle weights, sliding discs, and exercise balls!
THURSDAY
On Thursday I do a nice easy run of about 6.2 miles. These runs are just about getting out there and moving. After 2 tough days the day before, I like to run as easy as possible. I love these runs!
FRIDAY
Fridays on my rest day. I don't do anything on these days except walk dogs! I like to eat, relax, read, and fuel for my longer run the next day!
SATURDAY
Saturdays are my long run day. I usually do between 10 and 14 miles when training for a half marathon. Since my half marathon is only a week from Sunday, I will only do about 8-10 miles tomorrow.
SUNDAY
The final day, or the first day depending on how you look at it, of the week is for a nice easy 6-7 mile run. These are really based on feel due to the long run the day before, I don't want to overdo it.
In total my week looks like this:
5 runs totaling to between 35-40 miles.
2 strength sessions: one at the gym, one at home
1 session of cross training on the elliptical or arc trainer
Countless walks with dogs (between 3 and 4 a day)= 20 walks a week