One thing about me…I like objectives and goals. Without them, I have no accountability. Now with this sudden burst of inspiration (translation: oh fuck…I have to wear a bridesmaid dress!!!) coninciding with a 5K at the end of September, I have decided to RUN a whole 5K. Yes…that is 3.1 miles. Running (well, more of a jog). Consecutively. I don’t think I have ever done this in my life. But I am up for the challenge.
To train for this endeavor, I am using the Couch to 5K program (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml). Starting this week, I have 14 weeks to prepare accordingly. Good deal…that means I have a 2 week buffer to train more if I am not doing so hot on one of the weeks. My goal is to jog at a 5.0 mph or more each time.
I am also using a specified weight training routine published in The Body Sculpting Bible for Women (http://www.amazon.com/Body-Sculpting-Bible-Women/dp/1578260868) and, for an added kick, one hundred pushups (http://hundredpushups.com/).
Jeeeez…talk about diving in head first. I certainly mapped out a plan here. I have probably mapped out this routine about 50 times, only to have one thing or another (usually my own self-deprecation) thwart my efforts within 2 weeks. Apparently, I have commitment issues. That’s where the real test lies…looking it in the face and saying “NO…I am a priority, this is important to me and I have to do it accordingly! I am all in and nothing will stop me!”
So here is the plan for the week:
- Monday – one hour cardio
- Tuesday – one hour cardio; Couch to 5K; weight lifting routine
- Wednesday – rest day
- Thursday – one hour cardio
- Friday – one hour cardio; Couch to 5K; weight lifting routine
- Saturday – one hour cardio
- Sunday – one hour cardio; Couch to 5K; weight lifting routine
WOW…I am tired just thinking about it. On Monday, I will let you know how it went! WISH ME LUCK!
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