Last week I started getting more into my training. I made myself a schedule and did what I could tostick to it. Was I perfect…um no. I got in some of the workouts and had
some weird knee and calf pains so I skipped over or changed up some
others.
[It’s starting to feel
like spring in Central Park]
[one workout: sunrise
swim]
Here’s a look at the plan
versus what I did:
Monday: PLAN: 60 minute cycle, 45 minute run / DID: 60 minute cycle, 40
minute run
Tuesday: PLAN: 45 minute swim, EVF / DID: 45 minute swim
Wednesday:
PLAN: 60 minute cycle, 45 minute run / DID: 45 minute cycle
Thursday:
PLAN: 45 minute cycle / DID: 45 minute cycle
Friday: PLAN: 45 minute
cycle, 30 minute weights / DID: nothing
Saturday: PLAN: 40
minute run / DID: 40 minute run
Sunday: PLAN: 40 minute run
/ DID: 25 minute swim
[key to getting workouts
in: always have a packed gym bag ready to go]
Looking back I can see
where I could have done better. I begrudgingly skipped EVF because my knee was
hurting just to walk, I was sad to miss the class. Luckily the pain is now gone
but after Saturday’s run I now have a super tight and hurting calf which is why
I opted for a Sunday swim instead of another run. A while back when I was
running I had horrible calf cramps and now it might be back, any suggestions
from readers with similar issues? On the bright side, I swam twice in one week,
who am I?!
[taking a second to enjoy
the view on Saturday’s run]
This week is another busy
one with lots of plans after work. I really wish I could just say no to all
after work plans until the race but fun things come up and I just can’t say no!
Not everything is fun, one afternoon will be spent doing my taxes. With that
being said, here’s this week’s game plan:
Monday: (am) 45 minute cycle, 10 minute abs
Tuesday: (am) 45
minute run or swim (depending on calf pain)
Wednesday: (am) 45 minute
cycle, MetCon3
Thursday: (am) 45 minute cycle, 10 minute abs
Friday: (am)
45 minute cycle, 30 minute run
Saturday: TBD conditioning class OR
long bike ride if weather permits
Sunday: 45 minute cycle, 45
minute swim, TBD yoga class
