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.
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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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.
Thanks for the reassurance, Emily :)
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! :)
Thanks for the encouragement! :)
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
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!
Thanks, Sam!