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Half-Marathon Training // Week 2

June 8, 2015 by Hillary 7 Comments

I am embarrassed.

Week 2 of half-marathon training did not go over so well. In all honestly, I think I burnt myself out during Week 1 with 19 miles (5 runs). I completed 2 of the 4 prescribed runs last week — the easy runs. No, wait… I actually tagged the 2-miler onto Week 1. I did not do the 4 mile sprint workout or 8 mile long run; so, by looking at my training plan, I ran 3 easy miles. Ooph. On Sunday, P and I did a mini track workout together that included some running and lower body exercises.

While I “failed” in my mind, I am trying not to be unnecessarily hard on myself because my knee was starting to act up, and the last thing I want is to re-injure myself and not be able to complete training or run the race in August.

I am hoping to catch up on said neglected runs; however, I must keep reminding myself that my training plan is a guide and listening to my body holds authority over any computer-generated training schedule.

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Half-Marathon Training | Week of June 1

Monday –

20 minute Stair Master

(4x) 10 reps, 15lb. dumbbells

  • squats
  • deadlift + high pull
  • reverse lunge + bicep curl
  • push-up + row

(3x) 10 reps, 20lb. dumbbells

  • snatch (5 ea. arm)
  • curtsey lunges
  • chest press

(3x) 10 reps, 10lb. dumbbells

  • 5 front raises
  • 5 lateral raises
  • 10 bicep curls

(3x)

  • 20 jumping jacks
  • 20 speed skaters
  • 20 pulsing squats
  • 30 jump squats
  • 30 jump lunges
  • 20 burpees

Tuesday – 

3 mi. treadmill, 8:20 pace

(3x) 10 reps, 10lb. dumbbells:

  • bent arm lateral raises
  • rear delt lifts
  • curtsey lunge + single arm bicep sweep

(3x) 10 reps, medicine ball:

  • jump squats
  • wood choppers, each side
  • glute bridges
  • modified v-up
  • 20 bicep curls, 10lb.
  • 20 tricep extensions, 20lb.
  • 20 high pulls, 10lb.

Wednesday – 

20 minute stair master

(3x) 8 reps, 10lb.

  • bent arm lateral raises
  • bicep curls
  • shoulder press

(3x)

  • 10 v-ups, 10lb.
  • 10 rotating plank, 10lb.
  • 20 bicycles

10 manmakers, 10lb.

Thursday – 

  • 30 minute treadmill walk
  • 15 minute Stair Master

Friday – 60 minute yoga class/Rest

Saturday – Rest

Sunday – track workout with P (2.85 miles total)

lunges, monster walks, sprints, etc.

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Comments

  1. Emily @ My Healthyish Life says

    June 8, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    You have such a good variety of workouts (intense too!) that a few missed runs is nothing. 19 miles is pretty darn great for week 1 of training.

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      June 8, 2015 at 8:45 pm

      Thanks for the reassurance, Emily :)

      Reply
  2. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    You didn’t fail! I think you were smart to listen to your body. The last thing you want is to re-injure your knee.
    I’m sure that even with still missing a few days, you’ll still smoke the majority of the other people in the race! :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      June 9, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Thanks for the encouragement! :)

      Reply
  3. Becca says

    June 9, 2015 at 5:47 am

    You’re doing great. I’ve got a half marathon in Sept, and I’m trying to find motivation to start some runs longer than 3 miles – and more regularly! I love to do weight sessions and yoga and circuit training, too, so sometimes it’s hard to fit it all in, isn’t it? Love your updates! xx

    Reply
  4. Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says

    June 9, 2015 at 10:46 am

    It’s always good to listen to your body if your knee was acting up. I was actually just reading an article about training for a marathon written by an orthopedic surgeon and he said the #1 mistake people make is pushing themselves too hard and getting injured. Good luck with this week’s training!

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      June 9, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks, Sam!

      Reply

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