Well, week 1 of training is almost completed! Three days of running, one day to go. I ran Mon, Tue. and Thur. - 5 k each time. I have a longer run on Saturday - we shall see how that goes.
I think I may redo this week - so I don't go up in kms too quickly - I am coming off a month long break... shin splints would not be fun right now...and I have time to spare... so sounds like a win/win for me.
I've chosen to follow Hal Higdon's novice marathon training. I've done his 1/2 marathon training before and it went well... so I figure I might as well stick to what I know. Fingers crossed there won't be any injuries on the way.
What else have I done this week? I've walked 10km twice, biked on the trainer and had one session of cross fit (Which I really enjoy!). I know I will enjoy the next sessions - I've signed up for 12 sessions with personal trainer to really get me going and understanding the moves - it's a bit complicated for me. I tend to overthink things... I will get it. I just hope it doesn't take me as long as it took me to learn to snowboard! haha
I'm planning on having a rest day tomorrow - perhaps I'll walk or bike a little - but nothing too taxing. A well deserved rest!
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Saturday, December 22, 2018
regular old run...
This morning I went for a regular old run. Outside. In the wind. In new snow. Phew! That wasn't easy! I just hate running with the wind in my face... don't you? You run down one street and think - I can't wait to make that turn - the wind will be in my back - you finally make the turn only to still have the wind in your face! I don't get it! The wind should be in your back at some point on the run! I really don't like the wind!
I ran with my new gadget this morning - for my birthday I received a heart rate monitor that tells you all sorts of things that I have no idea what they mean! 🤣 I have some researching to do over the holidays! Oscillation, left right, up down, smoothness, burn vs burst, blah blah blah.
This morning, each time my app talked to me, it told me my heart rate and that I was running at 90 to 100%. After reading a little, I guess I was working too hard. I wish it would've told me to slow down! Oh well - I didn't feel like I was working to hard... now I know - I will do some more research before I truly decide what my max HR is...
Well that's it for now! I thought I would have more to write about! next time maybe!
I ran with my new gadget this morning - for my birthday I received a heart rate monitor that tells you all sorts of things that I have no idea what they mean! 🤣 I have some researching to do over the holidays! Oscillation, left right, up down, smoothness, burn vs burst, blah blah blah.
This morning, each time my app talked to me, it told me my heart rate and that I was running at 90 to 100%. After reading a little, I guess I was working too hard. I wish it would've told me to slow down! Oh well - I didn't feel like I was working to hard... now I know - I will do some more research before I truly decide what my max HR is...
Well that's it for now! I thought I would have more to write about! next time maybe!
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Cross Fit Training
Well, I've had my birthday and I'm now 47 years old. Time I start thinking of more than my heart health. We all know that as you get older, the body starts to do funny things... bones and muscles are not exception! I don't want shrivelling bones and muscles as they are both important if I want to continue to do the activities I enjoy doing -like running and hiking! We have our trip around Mont Blanc this summer, which will have us walking 18 to 20 km each day, and my first marathon in the spring, 42.2 km of running... - I need to be in tip top shape for both...which means working out different parts of my body... hence joining a cross fit gym.
So far, I've had 4 sessions with a personal trainer and I love it! The first session wasn't too difficult as it was more of an assessment so the trainer can have an idea of what I can do. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't easy! You have to push yourself if you want to see what you can do! Part of that session was also learning all sorts of proper form when working with weights and kettlebells and the likes. If you know me, you know it can take me time to get it. I have to feel it to understand it. I warned my trainer that he would need to be patient (haha). I'm happy to report that he is very patient!
Last night was my fourth session. Let me tell you... this morning, I found muscles I forgot I had! Boy oh boy! That was a great workout! I already feel somewhat stronger - mentally at least! Of course the muscles take more than 4 times of doing something to get stronger... but I will get there!
The reason this training should be helpful for my running is that there is a lot of hip work... which is a big part of my problem - weak core and hips -which cause issues with IT band and other things... so watch out Spring running! I will be ready for you!
I look forward to seeing how this will help with my running goals this year. Fingers crossed that I will see great results!
What gym did I join? Check them out here: Cross fit 613
So far, I've had 4 sessions with a personal trainer and I love it! The first session wasn't too difficult as it was more of an assessment so the trainer can have an idea of what I can do. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't easy! You have to push yourself if you want to see what you can do! Part of that session was also learning all sorts of proper form when working with weights and kettlebells and the likes. If you know me, you know it can take me time to get it. I have to feel it to understand it. I warned my trainer that he would need to be patient (haha). I'm happy to report that he is very patient!
Last night was my fourth session. Let me tell you... this morning, I found muscles I forgot I had! Boy oh boy! That was a great workout! I already feel somewhat stronger - mentally at least! Of course the muscles take more than 4 times of doing something to get stronger... but I will get there!
The reason this training should be helpful for my running is that there is a lot of hip work... which is a big part of my problem - weak core and hips -which cause issues with IT band and other things... so watch out Spring running! I will be ready for you!
I look forward to seeing how this will help with my running goals this year. Fingers crossed that I will see great results!
What gym did I join? Check them out here: Cross fit 613
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