I've decided that I need to follow a training schedule. Right now, I try to run at least 10 miles a week. I've been coming up about a mile short, but I can deal with that. But that is the problem - I am not as concerned with training as I should be. I mean, I'm getting in shape, my endurance is much better than it was 2 or 3 months ago, but I'm not pushing myself. I'm so worried about shin splints, or some other injury hampering my running. I worry about doing too much too fast. I can run 4.5 miles on the treadmill no problem, but 2.5 miles outside on hills left me with sore shins 3 days later. I'm not sure if I need to just stretch more and go easy on the hills, or limit my hill work to once or twice a week. Anyone have any advice?
Training schedules will help keep me focused, help me increase my miles. I am content to just go out and run, and that be it. But I know its important to strength train, cross-train, and do interval training. I found Hal Higdon's training program for Novice and Intermediate runners. I feel like I am in shape enough to tackle the Intermediate program, but my fear of doing too much too fast makes me want to just stick with the Novice one. I guess I will just see how the Intermediate goes, then switch if my body says its too much. I have a bad habit of ignoring pain and pushing through it.
I haven't visited Jillian in over a week. I need to start that back up again too. I suppose that would be considered cross training. But 60 min of Jillian, no thanks. Instead, I can do the 20 min shred then go out and ride my bike for the remaining 40. If its raining, I don't know, I'll figure it out as I go, or improvise.
Now, to get more organized. Excel spreadsheets anyone?
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To avoid injury and burn out, I've always read to never increase mileage by more than 10% a week, so that's a good base to decide which training program you should do. Honestly, if you're not yet accustomed to hills, I would do Higdon's novice training and train on hills as often as possible. His intermediate plan gets into speedwork, which, believe it or not, can be really hard on your body. By training on hills, you'll build up your legs a lot more, which will eventually help you power through speedwork. Plus, the hill training will come in handy at the Ptree. :-)
On the 1.5 mile run days, you could always follow it up with a 30 Day Shred video and get a great, overall workout. For cross training, the options are endless, but Jillian has 2 new DVDs that are about 50 minutes long (Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism and No More Trouble Zones). They're TOUGH, but very effective. However, when I cross train, I usually go to the gym and do the Arc Trainer (kind of like an elliptical) for about 45 minutes, then about 15 minutes of abs.
Sorry to be so long winded!!! I'd be more than happy to send you my spreadsheets! Email me at BStein83@gmail.com and I'll pass them along!
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