Okay, I definitely need to be more on top of updating this thing. I've been keeping a mile count in a separate notebook along with what I've been eating during the day. I have made Friday my cheat/rest day since something like that is in every plan I have found.
My first full week of training is complete! Today is my first long distance run day, something that I will be doing later tonight. Sundays are going to be tricky because I have a meeting and rehearsal from 1-5 every day, which is when I like to go on weekends. Oh well, nothing like the thrill of running in the dark ;p
Aside from that, training has been pretty tame. I think it's just the fact that I'm following a first timer plan when I'm already used to exercising. For cross-training days, I've decided on the elliptical/stair machine and yoga. Yoga especially will help with my joints. For strength training, I've gotten into the habit of working my core and back after I run. I do my legs, arms and chest during the not-running days along with any cross-training I feel like throwing it. I'm getting pretty pumped for this coming week now that I've felt my way around to a routine that works.
In other news, I might have a running partner! I have a friend who is crazy awesome athletic and was totally up for the idea of doing a marathon (again). More on that later.
Food has been interesting this week. I've blown through a dozen eggs in a matter of days along with fruit and avocados. Fun fact: avocados are rich in the good kind of fat your body needs. That and a little cheese meets my requirements and it's oh so delicious. Again, I'm utilizing the super awesome recipe site called Skinnytaste. Delicious and easy recipes that are good for you :)
I admit, I splurged pretty hard this weekend. Needless to say that splurging is going to quickly be out of the question the further I go with this training.
That's all I have to report for now. Can't wait to update you guys with week 2!
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