And I'm off and running! Yesterday and today I was in the gym with my goal in sight! Yesterday I ran a 5k on the treadmill (Yuck!) and did weights (legs). Today was a cross training day so I did the recumbent bike and upper body weights. It felt good. I'm glad I used last week to get back in the swing of things. I have a schedule and my training plan, so I'm ready to go!
I just want some of this snow to melt so as my long runs get longer, I can run them outside. I can only do about 10k on the treadmill and that's a mental battle for me. I just hate staying in the same place the whole time. I do make a game out of it and speed up and slow down at various times. It doesn't make it any easier mentally for me though. I just have to get through it I guess.
Weight lifting has been going really well. I feel really good while doing it. I'm already going to up the weight on some exercises. That's a good sign!
With my half marathon training comes my half marathon eating. More protein and lots of fresh fruits and veggies! I love it! I have been eating like crap for about a month. I haven't been getting enough vegetables and I can tell. But I'm back on it and should start feeling more energized soon.
My next check up race is on March 8th. It's the downhill race I run every year. This year I'm going to break 30 minutes! That's my goal and I think I'll be there by March.
Tomorrow I'm doing a 4-5 mile run, but no weights. Thursday is another cross training and weights day. Friday is my long run, 10k. Saturday and Sunday I'm at a swim meet so I won't be able to get in any runs. Monday should feel good though after standing on the pool deck the whole weekend.
110 days until I run my race! Let's get this done!
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