Thursday Training Update

I'm so close to running again, I can almost taste it! One more week of rest and I will.be ready to start the Couch To 10k program! Fall half marathons here I come! Slowly, but surely!
Taking it a bit easy this week, allergies and migraines have side lined me!

Wordless Wednesday

Excited about starting this on Monday....
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Training with a Training Plan and #JeffGalloway

As a Jeff Galloway Blogger, I get fun emails full of tips to pass on to my readers. This month's tips are about training with a Training Plan.
I'm currently training for Wine and Dine, and once I start running again, I will be following Jeff's training plan. For now, I'm walking and riding my bike.

Training plans are great for runners of all skill levels. They keep you on track, help prevent injury, and help you improve.

Key training elements.....

Longer runs build endurance. Don't stress if your pace is slower on th see runs. I run a couple minutes slower per mile on average once I hit 8 mile runs.

Hilly runs build strength. This is so important. I don't generally train on hills, because they are hard to find at the shore,and I got injured running a hilly race. No hills in your area? Try to find a bridge or a treadmill that you can adjust.

Scenic or group runs are fun and keep you coming back for more!

Run every other day. This helps your performance, allows for healing, and helps you schedule your workouts. Hills can be run during weekday short runs and long runs can be done on weekends when you have more time. If you don't work a traditional 9-5 job, adjust the plan to fit your needs.

Cross training on off days should be workouts that don't fatigue the calf muscles, such as walking. I love doing yoga or pilates on those days to stretch and strengthen my muscles.

Vary your course. This is not only safer, it also prevents boredom. I have a few tried and true courses that  I tend to stick with, but I mix them.up when possible.

Be sure to take it easy the day before and after a long run. Drink water. 

Do NOT skip the rest days. This will.not make you stronger, it might even injure you. Overtraining is a very real thing!

Write it down. The weather, the distance, the time, the mission. Write down your aches and pains. When I injured my toe last year, I looked back and saw that I had started feeling sore way earlier than I originally thought. These little things are easy to forget! My fave journal is the Believe I Am journal. 

Check out JeffGalloway.com for training plans to.fit any need!

5 Things That Make Me #BosuStrong

Today I am embarking on a 4 week challenge with Bosu and Sweat Pink to prove to the world that I am #BOSUSTRONG. I will squat, mountain climb, plank, push up, lunge, stretch and strengthen my way to a stronger and healthier body. And I will encourage friends and family to join me on this fun journey because we are one big, happy, #FitFamily.
Being #BODUStrong is not just about movement, sweat, or even owning a Bosu, it's about being a leader, an inspiration to others, and sharing my own fitness journey with others. The 5 things that make me #BOSUStrong ARE:

1. My strong legs.
2. My ability to rise to the challenge.
3. My love for being active.
4. My healthy body.
5. And my love of exercise.

So, I want to know- are you #BOSUStrong?

Copy and paste the above, fill in the blanks and make it your own, tag me in it, and share with your friends! Let's all be #BOSUStrong!

Week 1 Instagram prompts (9/14-9/18):
(Make sure you tag @Bosu_Fitness on Instagram & @BosuFitness on Twitter):

• Monday, 9/14: It’s #MOUNTAINCLIMBMONDAY! Show us your favorite way to climb that mountain whether it be with hiking poles, in plank position or….? Tag #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

• Bonus: Y’all know we love to #jumpjoymonday! Show us your BEST jump shot and tag @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad

• Tuesday, 9/15: #tempotuesday we want to see how you’re getting your heart rate up today. Tag @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad

• Bonus: Show us your favorite tricep workout and tag #triceptuesday and #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

• Wednesday, 9/16: Drop down and give us some #BURPEES! Even better if you can make them #BOSUBurpees! Tag  #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

• Bonus: #workitwednesday, show us how you’re workin’ it this Wednesday and tag #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

• Thursday, 9/17: It’s #totalbodythursday. Show us your favorite total body cardio move! Tag #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

• Bonus: Give us a #tbt of the most brutal cardio workout you’ve ever done! Tag #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

• Friday, 9/18: #FreeFriday. Show us your favorite way to get your cardio on! #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

• Bonus: Put those forearms to work. Show us your BEST cardio move for #forearmfriday. Forearm plank mountain climbers, dolphin push-ups, forearm plank toe taps…something else? Tag #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad

Boobie Run Virtual Race.... on a bike

Since I am still two weeks away from my next run, I rode my bike for Skirt Sports' Boobie Run. Since I am nowhere near Colorado, I did it virtually with the hubs.

The hubs and I headed out this morning with a basic 8 mile route in our heads. The weather was perfect. We crossed the first bridge and headed down the road I chose. When we were getting ready to make a left, the hubs decided we should make a right and cross another bridge. We would basically have to cross over and then come right back. I thought he was nuts but we went anyway. 

Then he decides we need to hit our favorite bakery for some lunch rolls. 

Ummmmmm ok.

The bakery was mile 6.5 and we were easily still 6 miles away from home. 

So instead of an out and back we did a crazy 5 town loop back home. 

Three bridges.

Two long hilly roads.

13.6 miles.

I'm tired.

But we finished!

Flat Mama Friday Boobie Run Virtual Race

This weekend is the Skirt Sports Boobie Run Virtual Race. Since I am still not running, I will be riding 8 miles on my bike with the hubs.
Check out the ad for the flash sale as well! Please do not use any additional coupons!

Thursday Training Update

Happy Thursday! It is storming here on the east coast, hopefully we will have some cooler weather or at least a little less humidity!
I've been having a lot less pain with my capsulitis, I've even had some pain free days and some days where there was just a little swelling! My plantar fasciitis is definitely on haitus. No boot at night, no insert in my shoes. I am enjoying it and hoping it will last!
And now, on to the workouts!
Friday: lots of walking. I took the boy shopping for school clothes at the mall and we walked around a lot. There was also some dog walking that night.

Saturday: the hubs and I did a lot of walking  plus we rode our bikes to and from a party at our clubhouse. 

Sunday: the boy and I had a yard sale. There was much moving of heavy things throughout the day. We also went shopping afterwards, so he could spend his hard earned cash. It was exhausting.

Monday: the hubs and I drove about 8 hours round trip to help my parents move some furniture. We spent about 2 hours moving furniture up and down stairs. 

Tuesday: totally lazy day. 

Wednesday: to make up for my lazy Tuesday, I did double workouts yesterday. Today, my body aches!

Not a terrible week, I must say. I am looking forward to running, I'm not gonna lie. Almost 4 weeks of no running down with two more to go. 

What's the longest you've gone without running?