Happy Monday!
I want to try to get into more of a "Blogging Routine" so Mondays are going to be dedicated to running. Some motivational running tips and a recap of my week of running!
A lot of my running tips tricks and motivation is going to come from the two running books I reference all the time:
MOTIVATION:
"Avoid comparing yourself to someone else. You are on your own journey, and only you can define the path you're going to take. It is never too late to learn to run or return to running... Define your own running schedule. Mix it with yoga classes or cycling sessions. Incorporate running into your lifestyle and before you know it, it will feel as routine as brushing your teeth". - Jenny Hadfields tips and tricks
"Avoid comparing yourself to someone else. You are on your own journey, and only you can define the path you're going to take. It is never too late to learn to run or return to running... Define your own running schedule. Mix it with yoga classes or cycling sessions. Incorporate running into your lifestyle and before you know it, it will feel as routine as brushing your teeth". - Jenny Hadfields tips and tricks
I love these tips. If you compare yourself to other runners you will spend a lifetime saying you are too slow, too lazy, too fat, too this, too that.
I also figured out what works for my body, and that is running 3-4 times a week, not a day more. I also discovered that mixing running with weight training and other activities gives me the best results without over doing it.
Here is an example of my schedule and a recap of my running week last week.
Monday: Hike/Walk
Tuesday: 4 Early Miles with the girls
Wednesday: Tabatta
Thursday: Off
Friday: 5 trail miles at BST
Saturday: 9 miles at Jordan River parkway
Sunday: Walk/Rest Day
Friday : Bonneville Shoreline 5 miles
Friday : Bonneville Shoreline 5 miles
Saturday: 9 miles Jordan River
Saturday: 9 miles Jordan River
Saturday: 9 miles Jordan River
I am really proud of those splits! It was a good running day/week. Now I just need to figure out to make every week like this one.
I don't think I'll ever be able to run 9 miles but I downloaded the c25k app (for the second time) to see if I can get in running shape. I'll be looking to your blog for motivation, Miss Arruda! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou just violated tip number 1 ! Dont compare yourself to other runners ;)
DeleteKudos to you for downloading the coach to 5k plan!! I have heard great things about it and can't wait to hear all about your experience!!! I might beg you to write a guest post for me on your couch 2 5k experience :)
I will do as much motivating as I can!
Hope you saw this Kristy!
Delete"To the commenter above: I used Couch to 5K to start running, and it was an amazing experience. I was a complete NON RUNNER. And now I've run five half marathons! I've been thinking about going back to it to get back in shape".
To the commenter above: I used Couch to 5K to start running, and it was an amazing experience. I was a complete NON RUNNER. And now I've run five half marathons! I've been thinking about going back to it to get back in shape.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job Katie! I'm so jealous of the weather you have out there right now. It's been only treadmill runs for me (which by the way are 100000000 times better from my bedroom than at the gym) but I'm struggling big time. I finally decided to try running intervals until I get some sort of base back. It's working great, I'm doing 3 running minutes, 1 walking minute. I did 4 miles this way on Saturday and felt great the whole workout. I'm also able to run faster than when I try to go straight through. Used intervals last night but had a lot of random ankle pain so it was somewhat less successful. =I think that's probably from having been outside with the tow truck just prior to my run (in the -2 without windchill temps). But something is better than nothing! Come on spring, we NEED you here in CT!
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Nice job! you KNOW I am a ran of the run walk intervals! Used that for a lot of my marathon trainig and its awesome because even with walking, your time is still faster! I am so glad that is working for you! I definitely want to do a post as he mentions it in depth in that Galloway book I cited above!
DeleteIt is a lot easier for me with the sunny skies- I hope you get some sunshine so you can enjoy the outdoors again! Stacie you should do a couch to 5k review too!