7 weeks until the Brighton Half Marathon
Christmas and New Year are now out the way so I have no excuses anymore. Over the festive period I have consumed many yummy treats and had my fair share of alcohol.
Now I need to get back to my healthy eating regime and start hitting the road and focusing on my goal for February. I was too scared to weigh and measure myself but I think I need that shock to motivate me to get back on track.
Weight: 55.1kg
%BF: 21.6
R arm: 26
L arm: 25
Chest: 88
Waist: 70
Hips: 93
R thigh: 52.5
L thigh: 53
I need to focus on getting my mileage up in the next couple of weeks. I also need to make sure most of my runs are outside and not to be a wimp and do my runs on the treadmill to sat in the warm!!
My new training programme for the next 5 weeks will be as follows:
Monday: Gym work
Tuesday: Fartlek
Wednesday: 10 miles
Thursday: x\training
Friday: Rest Day
Saturday: 5 miles
Sunday: 10 miles
Along with my running I will be back on my healthy eating plan and writing down everything I am eating and also calculating my calories.
I was very spoilt at Christmas and got some vouchers for Up and Running so I have bought myself some new Asics running shoes. So I am very keen to get out and try my new shoes and my new running outfits. I'l keep you posted on my progress!!.....
Thursday 22nd December 2011
8 weeks until the Brighton half marathon
I am in my 4th week of my training programme and last week I did not manage to do all the workouts I wanted to do, mainly due to time and the weather conditions. However, I am not going to be too hard on myself as it is Christmas and I have been enjoying the chocolates, biscuits, mince pies and the Christmas drinks.
The days that I have been doing my weight sessions followed by the 6km run I have mostly improved my times except for Monday. I think that was due to the eating and drinking I did over the weekend..... Oopsie!!:)
I do find the sprint sessions very hard but feel good once I have completed them. I am hoping to fit in a long run before Christmas day.
I have definitely noticed that having a chocolate drink as my recovery drink after a workout has definitely made a difference. Normally after a long run my body aches for a couple of days but having the recovery drink after, I think has made a big difference to my recovery for the next session. The reason I opted for the chocolate drink instead of all numerous amounts of recovery drinks you can choose from was because I have read a lot of articles about chocolate milk being the best option for a recovery drink and most definitely cheaper.
In an article ‘Chocolate Milk is good for exhausted muscles’ it stated that:
“Indiana University Bloomington physiologist Joel Stager has found that drinking chocolate milk is one of the best things an athlete can do to recover shortly after a rigorous practice. Chocolate milk, as opposite to white milk, has a high carbohydrate and protein content, ideal for exhausted muscles. It also replaces fluids lost as sweat during workouts.”
Therefore I would strongly recommend drinking a chocolate milk after your long or intensive workout sessions.
Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t manage your usual exercise sessions over the festive break; if you can’t make it to the gym, go for a walk outside or do a few simple exercises at home. Similarly, if you have a few days of over eating, start the next day afresh and eat sensibly.
Wishing you a happy Christmas and a fit and healthy new year.
Sunday 27th November 2011
12 weeks until the Brighton half marathon
My best time for a half marathon so far is 1 hour 43mins 36secs. I am really hoping to beat this time. It is going to be a challenge as I think the weather is going to be against me. I will have to motivate myself to get out on the road on those dark cold mornings or evenings.
I expect some of my training will be done in the gym on the treadmill when it is too icy to go outside or when it snows. Fingers crossed no snow this year!!!
I am also going to have to be relatively good during the Christmas and New Year period but I am going to allow myself to enjoy the festive season!! It would be rude not to:)
Measurements
Weight: 56kg
%BF: 21.3
Left arm: 26 cm
Right arm:25 cm
Chest: 87 cm
Waist:70 cm
Hips:94 cm
Right thigh:50 cm
Left thigh: 51.5
I am getting training advice from a very experienced running coach in South Africa so I'm very excited about starting my new running plan. Alongside my running programme I will also be doing my strength and core exercises which I believe are essential in a running programme.
Example of my programme I will be following for the next 4 weeks:
Monday: Strength programme and 6km run
Tuesday: Fartlek training
Wednesday: Gym session and 6km run
Thursday: X-trainer/Stepper
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 10km run
Sunday: 15km run
I will have to adjust the programme due to my shift pattern but I am looking forward to starting my training tomorrow.
Here goes nothing..........
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