To get me half-marathon ready I started following Women's Running's
Couch To Half Marathon 14 week plan. The problem I have found though is that I am more in shape and am not being pushed by the week one workout for complete beginners. Below is the suggested week two workout:
Week Two (WR 14 Week Plan)
- Monday: Rest
- Tuesday: Run/Walk 3 miles+ Strength Training
- Wednesday: Cross Train(XT) 30 min.
- Thursday: R/W 2 miles
- Friday: Rest
- Saturday: R/W 3 miles
- Sunday: Rest
I'm still fumbling around with how to amp it up, but I think adding more strength training is a good place to start. I also dislike the idea of walking so I'm going to replace Sunday walks with runs of the same distance.
Week Two: Revised and Ramped UP!
- Monday:
Rest Strength Train 30 minutes
- Tuesday: Run/
Walk 3 miles+ Strength Training
- Wednesday: Cross Train(XT) 30 min.
- Thursday: R/W 2 miles
- Friday:
Rest Strength Train 30 minutes
- Saturday: R/W 3 miles
- Sunday:
Walk 2 miles run
The link below is great for those of us who are unsure what strength training exercises are good for runners.
http://running.competitor.com/2013/05/training/upper-body-exercises-that-improve-running-form_70881
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