The Death Star Plans are not in the main computer....But MY plans for beginning my 28 week journey are. So I thought I'd share them with you here.
First - an update - no change on weight, so yesterday's weigh in will end June with a 1.9 pound loss. Sponsor letters will either go out, or wait until the end of July. Not sure yet - do you guys prefer sending $1.90 or waiting to send $4.00 or more?
Food yesterday was off a bit, just from the heat we altered our plans. But it was okay. Just kinda....lazy evening.
Now - the plan:
I'm going to do a jog/walk interval training program. I'm going to attempt to begin it with roughly 3 minute intervals - or rather - every time I hit a new song on the iPod. Jog one, walk one. And see how that goes. Each workout will begin with a 5 minute warmup and a stride drill cool down. Every week the plan will change slightly.
Week one starts Monday.
Monday: 5 minute warmup (walking) - 35 minutes 3/3 - stride drill
Tuesday: 5 minute warmup (elliptical) - 35 minutes weight training - circuit - arms and legs
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 5 minute warmup (walking) - 35 minutes 3/3 - stride drill
Friday: 5 minute warmup (elliptical) - 35 minutes weight training - circuit - arms and legs
Saturday: 5 minute warmup (walking) - 3.0 miles 3/3 - stride drill.
Sunday: Rest
So this is the plan. We'll know as the weeks go on if I need to alter my intervals or include more walking, or if I want to include more jogging. See - although I've done over 50 miles in a month, that was all exclusively treadmill - and this is now exclusively pavement - and I'm finding I can't run as LONG without a break. Could be because I'm running FASTER. Since my walking pace is around 4.2 and I used to jog at 4.0 on the treadmill.
Either way - that's week one. And it's a good start, in my opinion. Yours?
Oh yeah - any speculation on this weeks super secret awesome guest on AATM?
Trust me - you'll love her.
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The man with a plan, sounds good.
What, no June challenge summary? or did I miss it....very possible as my computer was, how should I put this lightly...hosed!
Yep, I missed it, just saw your post yesterday. You did a great job in June and should be proud of the effort! Now use that as a foundation for July and kick some tail!
June was my best month mileage-wise and achievment-wise, so it was going to be a tough month to beat the stroller-dude ;-) But hey, it was more about motivating us both to give it our all, have a little fun, and bring us one step closer to Main Street, right?
Please don't tell me you are interviewing Lacey?!?!?!?!?!
Or is it Stacey. Jonathan who ever it is they should be an honorary member of Team Voice. Man I know I am going to hear it for that one.
Now for your training. I am going to be mgreene#2. I do not want to hear any excuses. I saw some pop back up last month. Sometimes soreness is just soreness and you can run/jog/walk/wog through it. Only if it intesifies should you pull back. Remember proper stretching is your friend. I have a lot of respect for you and what you are doing. Just remember that. But I am going to be on you like white is on rice!:) And that glass of wine after the race at the meet will taste that much better. Remeber you can accomplish anything when you do it with "XS"! I heard it on mouseworld the other day and could not resist. Keep moving forward! "Many Goals, One Voice"
As I recall the Death Star had a small but fatal flaw.
The word "attempt" sounds a lot like Luke turning to Yoda and saying "I can't do it"
Yoda's wise reply "do or do not. There is no try."
You have come a long way. Although you have retired from the Jedi Council and married your princess, you are not allowed to slip back into padawan status.
Just teasing you a bit. I know you CAN DO THIS. Do not hesitate to challenge yourself.
Oh and protect your thermal exhaust port!
Did I really just write that?
Okay...with all the Yoda references....I've got the picture of him beating back R2D2 with a stick yelling "mine mine mine" LOL
Do or do not, there is no try....Is that so true or what! How about that 5K?
Hmmmmm...I'm not sure where I see the endurance coming up here. How are you going to be able to walk/jog/run/wog whatever for 3+ hours?
Just a thought.
Take care. :-)
Kate, Chris, Jeff are all right. In order to increase your endurance, you have to push yourself. Just because you feel a little tired or sore, that does not mean it's a sign to quit. Training is all about pushing through perceived limitations. Each time you push, your body adjusts to the pain/soreness and next time you will be able to go a little farther/faster. That's the whole idea behind speedwork. And your whole "Team Voice" crew has been dogging you for months about doing a 5K. I think it is a very good idea - starting out with a 1/2 marathon as your very first race would not be wise, IMHO.
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