Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Consider everything...

My new cross training routine started today. The gym workout sessions and swimming are on hold for right now (I should probably save some money and put my membership on hold too) so I had to come up with other ways to stay motivated for cross training. I really wanted to run but I'm running tomorrow so I decided to go for a walk...I needed to clear my head anyway and walking (as does running) helps with that. The musical selection collage for this morning's cross training session...

(It's just one of those days...)

I walked for two miles. I didn't wear my knee brace because I figured that would ensure I didn't run... well that didn't quite work and I still managed to squeeze in a few (like 4 or 5) short distance (like 50-100 meters) running sessions. Fortunately my shins and knee felt fine throughout the run and after, so I should be all set to do my official mid-week run tomorrow.


After my two miles I went inside and did a short wall sit ...
...not exactly a great session but I haven't done it in a while so I can't really expect anything else.

Then I did my sit-up challenge. I have been way behind with this challenge. I may redo it for December since I haven't been as disciplined with it as I should have been so far this month...maybe I should redo the sit up and wall sit challenge for December...is that too much??

The scheduled # of sit-ups for today (the 18th) was 90...
I decided to do 5 sets of 20.

My cross training morning routines will probably start to look more and more like this. I'm going to try and get a yoga mat so I can incorporate yoga into the mix as well. Hopefully the cross training will help me focus on other areas/muscle groups that I need to strengthen to become a more successful runner. With that, I will also need to focus on other types of runs (tempo etc) for my mid-week sessions so that I can develop a more comprehensive training plan....

For the past few days I've been trying to keep myself distracted from a whirlwind of emotions by focusing on ways I can improve my training. I want to be a strong runner and so I need to train harder and improve both speed and endurance in order for that to happen...
...but I'm going to do it at a pace & with a training plan that works for me & my injury prone body.

Thursday November 20th is Hug A Runner day (I didn't even know that was a thing) and this year proceeds from the virtual race registration will be donated to the Girls on the Run charity...
I'm not usually into virtual races but I know this charity and they do great stuff for girls in local communities. I'm trying to see if I can get a group of runners together (I know it's short notice) for a fun run on Thursday evening. That really only gives me tomorrow to plan but hopefully people will get excited and make the effort and commitment. The website to sign up for the virtual race is www.hugarunner.com. If you want to learn more about Girls on the Run you can check out their website HERE.

Are you participating in Hug A Runner day?

What's your favorite way to cross train?

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