As of yesterday, I am no longer in limbo. December 1st marked the beginning of my training for 2009. The ultimate goal race is the Bluenose Marathon on May 17th, and incorporates the Chilly Half Marathon on March 1st and Around the Bay 30K on March 29th.
The program will incorporate moderate speed work of various varieties - from Steady State to Strides to Thirds Progressions to Long-Run-Fast-Finish to Intervals. The challenge will be incorporating Run Club with my marathon clinic starting in January, so we'll have to make some adjustments to the program once I receive that training schedule. I'm counting on a combination of having a group to run with and a program of my own to keep me interested and focused through the long winter months ahead.
Day 1 was a success - but Mondays are rest days, so that was pretty easy. ;)
The rest of Week 1 looks like this:
Tuesday: 5K easy (+ H.O.T. class)
Wednesday: 7K with 10 mins. steady state (5:28-5:37/KM pace)
Thursday: 5K recovery (+ Spin)
Friday: 5K easy
Saturday: off (Boot Camp)
Sunday: 20K steady run (6:04 to 6:41/KM)
Weekly Total: 42K
*In other news, down 2.2 more lbs at WeightWatchers last night. So in the past three weeks, I have lost the 7(ish) pounds that I managed to gain through September and October.*
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21 comments:
Busy spring. Which is good. Something to look forward to though I hope you are not in a cold weather state. If so, bundle up.
Good job on getting started. I'm to busy procrastinating to start training. Congrats on burning the calories.
Sounds like your first day went well! Great job on losing more weight! That is great!
Your training plan looks good - you're off to a great start! Congrats on losing the lbs before the holidays.
"Steady State to Strides to Thirds Progressions to Long-Run-Fast-Finish to Intervals". One day I'll know what those mean.
Yeay on getting started! I still have to get off my behind & exit limbo land.
Looks like a great schedule! Congrats on the weight loss too! You're doing so awesome :)
Here's to new beginnings! CONGRATS on that weight loss chica! Very nice :-)
busy spring, and those cold races... BRRR!!! :) It's good to have a goal though, and good luck!
congrats on losing more weight!!! sounds like you will have a busy few months coming up - should be fun!! cant wait to see how the training goes!
Sounds like you got everything in order and set. Nice job on the weight loss.
oh ya, and thanks for vouching for me LOL!!! :D
Sounds like a great plan to get back at it! Congratulations on a successful day 1, and your continued success with WW. Great job!
YEAH!! I love the start of a new training program!! It's always so exciting for me.
Excellent. I'm underway too...so far so good. See you in Halifax!
Sounds like an excellent plan. Must feel good to get moving toward something. You're going to have a busy 2009.
Sounds like a great plan. Are you following any particular plan or is this just your Hubbies manifestation? :)
I'm jealous of all you have lined up! I need to start registering for some races.
Yay for new starts. Good luck!
Nice job on the success of the rest day! I always excel on those days too.
Nice start to the new training plan. And great job with the weight loss
Congrats on the weight loss! Your training schedule looks great for all the spring races.
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