I was finally persuaded into signing up with the relay after being assured it was just for fun, and it would be fine if I ended up walking most of it.
This morning I woke up to a flood a texts deliberating over what our relay team name should be. It was finally decided: Flying Farmers. I won't even get into why that name does or does not fit.
I decided it would be a good idea to see where I'm at, running wise. It's been almost a full year since I've consciously exercised!
This morning, I ran 3.1 miles in 38 minutes...then walked the 2 miles more home, since I was a bit optimistic when I plotted out the route I was to take. Our puppy Byron came with me. It was his first time on a run - ever. And I was surprised. He never lagged behind! New running partner?
Each person in the relay is responsible for 6-8 miles, which means, I'm just barely half-way to the minimum distance right now.
To avoid injuring myself, I've developed a training schedule. The objective is to gain miles, not speed. If you do both at the same time as a runner, it is a recipe for injury!!!
- 04/24 - Run (nonstop, easy pace for as far as possible)
- 04/25 - Stretch yoga (to relieve those sore muscles!)
- 04/26 - REST DAY
- 04/27 - Run/Walk 1:2 (alternate 1-min. run with 2-min. walk for as far as possible or up to 8 miles, whichever is less)
- 04/28 - 30 min. Bike or Aerobic Dance
- 04/29 - Run
- 04/30 - Stretch yoga
- 05/01 - REST DAY
- 05/02 - Run/Walk 1:1
- 05/03 - 30 min. Bike or Aerobic Dance
- 05/04 - RUN OR DYE 5K FUN RUN
- 05/05 - 30 min. Bike or Aerobic Dance
- 05/06 - Run
- 05/07 - Stretch yoga
- 05/08 - REST DAY
- 05/09 - Run/Walk 2:1
- 05/10 - 30 min. Aerobic Dance or Swim
- 05/11 - Run
- 05/12 - Stretch yoga
- 05/13 - REST DAY
- 05/14 - Run/Walk 3:1
- 05/15 - 30 min. Swim
- 05/16 - Run/Walk 4:1
- 05/17 - Stretch yoga
- 05/18 - MARATHON RELAY RACE DAY!!!
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