The half marathon training (using a plan from Jeff Galloway's website) will commence the first week of June. The Couch to 5k program will help condition me and build up some base mileage.
I am using this opportunity to slow down a bit and allow my joints to recover from the brick streets and exertion of the race. For me, that's an excuse to run on trails! :D We've got some great cross-country trails on campus at UT Tyler (where I work and go to school). I love trail running, because it reminds me of playing in the woods as a kid. As a bonus, it works different muscles and gives me a break from the hard impact of road running.
This week's plan:
Monday, trails - Jog 10 min, walk 3 min, jog 10 min
Wednesday, trails - Jog 10 min, walk 3 min, jog 10 min
Saturday, neighborhood/park - Jog 22 minutes (no walk breaks)
Tuesdays and Thursdays I have a martial arts class right after work, which doesn't leave much time for targeted cross training... so we'll count those as "rest" days. That means I have the option on Friday and Sunday for this month to work in some strength training. I'll have to do some research to see what kind of classes are available.
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