Although I haven't made it out to all of the Saturday runs, since the first run I have followed the coach’s instruction to run 12-14 miles during the week, and then 9-12 miles on the weekend (generally on a Saturday run.) During the week I do moderate weight training M-F and complete my daily workout with a 2.25 mile run on the treadmill (last 1/4 mile being the cool down). I have found that the "Hill" setting is especially effective at teaching me to maintain my pace over varying inclines (this has really improved my outdoor running). I have also begun focusing on leg strengthening exercises. Squats and lunges have proven the most beneficial for me and they can be done with or without weights which is handy when traveling (which I do often).
Of course, with any effective exercise routine, there must be a well planned diet in place to support it. I will be posting my two dieting tips on Monday July 14th.
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I like your background photo. It reminds me of the song (forgot title name) lyrics, "we are the champions, and we'll keep on fighting till the end."
You are truly on the right track with the weight training. I have sort of gotten away from it but, will begin immediately. It is so important.
Wish your blog was posted last week, maybe I would have done more squats and warm-ups to prevent the injury I sustained last week.
Thanks for sharing the diet tips. I can use some help about now.
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