In the past two weeks, I have accepted less excuses from myself, and have also begun increasing my core and strength training. It just seems logical that since I cannot run more than 4 days a week due to coaching schedule, and also won't run in really low temps, that this was the right time to start implementing more core and strength training.
I have become a fan of Timed Exercise because there is a different workout for each day of a 31 day month, and you can view the workout at home. The workouts are challenging but also include modifications, which I need since I don't have all of the equipment that a few of the exercises require, like a pull up bar and a medicine ball/weight.
In my most recent race, however, it was about 45 outside and a little sunny...really PERFECT air quality on the beach. Despite the added challenge of running on the hard sand, I actually finished in very close to a PR! I was very encouraged by this, as I have been worried about my times possibly suffering a bit due to the reduction in running training I have been participating in during the past month and a half.
I do find, however, that with compression gear on, as long as there isn't a cold wind, the temperatures, for the most part, can be manageable. For this reason, I plan to get back to 4-5 run days, in addition to 5 -6 strength training days. This is the way to reach my goals and I just have to be disciplined.
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