(Marathon Training blog(day:08/23/08)) So today was full of FAIL! I was supposed to run 12 miles and I only got 9miles
..
I believe I failed because of a few reasons. First, the fact that the outside temperature was 93 degree and %65 humidity
made it very difficult.... Second, I over did my Friday (back and shoulder) workout, AGAIN!!
I'm finding that my refusal of giving up the heavy weights is catching up with me... Third, I had pain and tightness in my shins (commonly referred to as "shin splints") which fucked up my stride (I was told that if your stride is off for any reason, you should back off)..
I also forgot to mention (
NOT THAT ANYONE IS ACTUALLY FOLLOWING THIS) that in the beginning I was fitted for custom fit orthotics, because I have a
forefoot varus that causes my Posteromedial shin splints LOL!!! Consequently I'm going to be calling the Physical Therapy place tomorrow to let them know that I think there MIGHT be a problem with my orthotics
I was asked about my training schedule, soooo..
My weekly workout routine: (
MON Chest & Anterior Deltoid fallowed by 45min easy run) (
Tues Biceps & Triceps & abbs) (
WED 70-80min hills run) (
Thurs 45min easy run) (
Fri Back and Lateral & Posterior Deltoid) (
SatAre the days I go for distance.. I started back in May with a 3mile run and have been increasing in mileage about every other weekend until we get to a 20mile run
, then taper back down 3 weeks before the 26.2 Marathon) (
Sun Rest!)
I was told in the at the start of my training, that the training program might prove to be more of a challenge than the marathon itself.
I have been weight lifting/ body building for a long time and didn't want to loose the strength and size that I have worked so hard to build..
LOL!! So far I have lost 15lbs and counting and about %35 of my old strength
Oh well, better luck next Saturday (16mile run
)