Intermission for Finals

Okay, I won't be posting here until after finals. I'm taking a break from running. I just don't have the time to do it while I am studying 24/7 to pass finals. I'll still be doing some light weights and aerobics, but no runs until the end of the semester. Everyone out there watching my progress or lack thereof, don't panic. I'm not giving up. I'll be right back in there at the end of April beginning of May.

Tuesday, 11 April

I started the day with a very fast strength program. I do plan on running later. It was raining this morning. I kept this extremely fast and light, so that I will have energy to run this evening.
30 pushups
30 situps
Shoulders (front) 30 * 5lbs
Shoulders (side) 30 * 5lbs
Tricept 30*5lbs

Monday, April 10

Today I didn't run, but I wasn't scheduled to do it. Instead I did a light strength program.
100 situps
50 pushups
30 bicept curls (20 lbs)
30 dumbell press ( 25 lbs)

I'm using really light weights, but trying to do more reps with decreased recovery time. This is to help increase endurance. That is my ultimate goal with the marathon training. I don't want to bulk, just streamline, so I will continue to use very light weights.

2.6 Miles, Saturday, April 8

Well, I finally got out and running again. I didn't run far, but I was carrying 10 lb pack, so that did make it a little harder. I guess the really good thing is that I am out running again. Now I just have to make sure that I run 3 times a week. That is what really made the long distances easier.

Thursday, April 6

It is snowing outside today. The weatherman said that it should stop this afternoon, but I'm not sure that I trust him. I hope that it does. If it doesn't, then I guess I could do aerobics again, but I should probably go to the indoor track. I really hate running inside. I just need to make sure that I do something. I can't get lazy!

Wednesday, April 5

I did 40 minutes of step aerobics with weights. It was raining, so I did not go for my run. I feel bad about that, but at least I am doing something again. This is actually a really good workout to help my legs get stronger for the marathon.