Yay! It's Friday!
That means it's time for my long run!
Today I'm tackling 7 miles.
I can hardly believe it myself.
I have to eat some carbs before I go, and eat a package of Gu along the way.
Today's Gu is... chocolate!
I've been reading my wonderful running book, The Complete Guide to Running, and I'm learning so much.
I've read from some of your comments that some of you are trying out running for the first time or trying it again, so I thought some of this info would help you out.
I've been doing some great ab/core work from P90X for about two months now, and I do feel and see a difference with my core.
However, as I do some research about core work for runners, I've learned that I'm not strengthening the right types of abs.
Runners need to engage different core muscles to help keep from getting injured and to run faster.
Here are three that I've learned so far.
the plank
Hold it for a minute repeat ten times. This is wonderful for stabilizing muscles.
the side plank
Whoa! This one is super hard, but gets those obliques! To make them even harder: Get off of your forearms and do it with your hand.
the pelvic thrust
A little funny, but it gets your booty rock hard! Do 10-12 of these and hold for 10 seconds.
Well... I hope you enjoy these workouts.
Mat work is hard, but it works.
Today's Food and Activities
7 mile run
legs
core work
2 slices multigrain toast with 1 TBS honey
Chocolate Gu
1 cup Kashi, 1/2 cup nonfat milk
7 almonds
1 multigrain english muffin, turkey slices, 1 TBS BB spread, tomatoes, basil
Kashi Red Curry Chicken with grilled veggies
1 apple
Saturday
stretch
upper body with weights
1 cup Kashi, 1/2 cup nonfat milk
7 almonds
1 multigrain english muffin, turkey slices, 1 TBS BB spread, tomatoes, basil
Eat whatever I want for dinner and dessert!
Sunday
rest day
1 cup Kashi, 1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 cup Kashi, 1/2 cup nonfat milk
7 almonds
1 multigrain english muffin, turkey slices, 1 TBS BB spread, tomatoes, basil
grilled chicken with grilled veggies
1 apple
I weigh myself tomorrow, and I've decided that I won't be too upset if I haven't lost weight this week.
I know the last 8 pounds will come off eventually.
I just have to stay focused on my training and eating well.
I hope you have a great weekend!
3 comments:
Today I was talking to a girl about running. She said her normal jog is 4 miles but when she first started she could do less than a a mile. And that totally excited me because I didnt used to be able to do even a mile. I did my first 2 mile run the other day and I was so proud of me. And when I think about running I sometimes think about your blog and how you are doing so well with it!! Keep up the good work and know that you are a motivation for me! I am 59 lbs down total and my losses are now slowing quite a bit. But the jogging makes me feel so good!!
Jennifer
http://wecanlosethepounds.blogspot.com/
Great post thanks! Love me a good core workout!
Thank you for the ab workouts, I've been doing them already but, didn't know the benefits of doing them.
What leg workout do you do? Is it the P90X leg workout?
Have a great weekend!!!
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