In a previous post, I wrote about My Goals for 2012 , one of them is to successfully complete the RNR Madrid Marathon. In order to do so, I need to be able to run at least two 20-miler before heading to Madrid. To be honest, the idea just scares me to death. But like the saying goes “if your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough”, right? With this thought in mind, I signed up with the West Coast Road Runners Club. They will be able to provide me with the support needed during those loooong runs.
Another goal of mine is to have visible abs. To accomplish this, I've been doing a couple of things. First (besides going to Bikram Yoga 4x/week and running), I have been doing 200 sit-ups 5x/week. Second, I am following the "Reboot Your Life" program. Basically, I am juicing and blending produce as well as eating raw and cooked vegetables and fruits for 15 days.
These are pictures of some of my "potions" :-)
Although I am madly in love with my kale smoothies, I must admit that it has been difficult.
I don't know how anyone could be following this program for 60-days straight. The good news is that I am not craving cookies, my biggest weakness. The bad news is there are still 5 days to go.
This was my weekly workout summary:
| Mon: | 90-min Bikram Yoga at 6:30pm + 200 crunches |
| Tue: | 45-min Core strengthening class + 200 crunches |
| Wed: | 3-mile hills + 90-min Bikram Yoga at 6:30pm |
| Thu: | 90-min Bikram Yoga at 6:30pm + 200 crunches |
| Fri: | 90-min Bikram Yoga at 6:30pm + 200 crunches |
| Sat: | 4-mile tempo run with West Coast Runners |
| Sun: | 10-mile tempo run + 200 crunches |
| Total: | 17 miles run + four 90-min BY classes |
One more thing, I recently discovered a great fitness personality, model and coach. Her name is Natalie Jill. Her website is: http://nataliejillfitness.com/. She is very good at keeping you motivated and focused. You are going to love her posts.
Great to hear you have started your training :-)
ReplyDeleteI just started my serious training for Madrid too.
Best advise I can give you:- train hill running (madrid has them yuck) and DON'T GO OFF TOO FAST at the start of the marathon!!! (classic mistake which costs later on)
What time are you going for? I normally have a time in mind but don't get upset if I don't make it. To me, my marathons are about travelling and having fun :-) 4 hours and 15 minutes is my goal time for Madrid.
If you have a goal of around the same time we could run together.
One more thing, my long run 3 weeks before the marathon has only ever been 27k which is around 17 miles.
See you in madrid :-)
Lynne - My goal for this marathon is to finish in one piece :-) and run the entire 26.2. I did a lot of walking at the NY Marathon. I was feeling sick and cold. Ironically, I had the best time in my life. The life of a runner :-) My time goal for RNRM is 4:45. I am hoping to meet some friends along the course too. I agree with you, marathons are about traveling and having fun.
ReplyDeleteHow does your training schedule look like? For the NYM, I ran 20 miles 3 weeks before the big day. For RNRM, I want to feel more comfortable with the longer distances. I am also adding more hill runs and speed work. I've been told that both RNR Edinburgh Half, which I am running the week before, and RNR Madrid are very hilly. I need to check the race courses.
Good luck with training! See you in Madrid!
I have always wanted to try Bikram Yoga...maybe I will this year. You will do awesome in Madrid. Don't worry about your 20 mile training runs- they aren't that bad. Just break up the distance into smaller sections mentally (5k, 10K etc). That always helps me survive. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tasha and good luck in Houston next week!
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