Week in Recap April 22nd

Second full week of Road Warrior training is under my feet. I feel myself getting stronger and more fit.  I can feel the energy.  I've been diligent about my training and my eating habits.  Yet nothing has changed.  My weight hasn't change, my measurements haven't changed.  I'm the same as I was 2 weeks ago when I decided to start the Road Warrior training.  But then I remind myself:  It took almost 2 years to lose the 85lbs I've lost.  I've already come such a long way.  In comparison, 2 weeks is not much time.  I can't let myself get down.  I've got to keep going.  It will take time for my body to change.  It's been a long time since it has trained like this, so it needs time to adapt.  Hopefully in another 2 weeks, I will see some changes.



 I know I used this one a few days ago, but it is very relevant.  Don't let yourself get down.

 

Road Warrior Training Schedule

Alright.  I'm getting pretty into training to become a Road Warrior, so I decided I'd make a post outlining my current training plan.  My training plan combines a couple of different programs that I've used before with some success including the Couch to 5K program, Jillian Michael's Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism program and Hal Higdon's Training Plans.  I've modified them all to fit the race schedule I have planned for the summer and fall.  Here's what's on tap for the rest of the year:

Week 1 (4/15):

• M: C25K 1.1
• T: Jillian
• W: C25K 1.2
• Th: Jillian
• F: C25K 1.3
• Sat: Jillian
• Sun: C25K 2.1

Week 2 (4/22):

• M: Off
• T: C25K 2.2
• W: Jillian
• Th: C25K 2.3
• F: Jillian
• Sat: C25K 3.1
• Sun:Jillian

Week 3 (4/29):

• M: C25K 3.2
• T: Off
• W: C25K 3.3
• Th: Jillian
• F: C25K 4.1
• Sat: Jillian
• Sun:C25K 4.2

Week 4 (5/6):

• M: Jillian
• T: C25K 4.3
• W: Off
• Th: C25K 5.1
• F: Jillian
• Sat: C25K 5.2
• Sun: Jillian

Week 5 (5/13):

• M: C25K 5.3
• T: Jillian
• W: C25K 6.1
• Th: Off
• F: C25K 6.2
• Sat: Jillian
• Sun:C25K 6.3

Week 6 (5/20):

• M: Jillian
• T: C25K 7.1
• W: Jillian
• Th: C25K 7.2
• F: Off
• Sat: C25K 7.3
• Sun:Jillian

Week 7 (5/27):

• M: C25K 8.1
• T: Jillian
• W: C25K 8.2
• Th: Jillian
• F: C25K 8.3
• Sat: Off
• Sun:C25K 9.1

Week 8 (6/3):

• M: Jillian
• T: C25K 9.2
• W: Jillian
• Th: C25K 9.3
• F: Jillian
• Sat: 3 miles
• Sun:Off

Week 9 (6/10):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 2.5 miles
• W: 30 mins XT
• Th: 2 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 40 mins XT
• Sun: 3 miles

Week 10 (6/17):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 2.5 miles
• W: 30 mins XT
• Th: 2 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 40 mins XT
• Sun: 3.5 miles

Week 11 (6/24):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 2.5 miles
• W: 35 mins XT
• Th: 2 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 50 mins XT
• Sun: 4 miles

Week 12 (7/1):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 3 miles
• W: 35 mins XT
• Th: 2 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 50 mins XT
• Sun: 4 miles

Week 13 (7/8):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 3 miles
• W: 40 mins XT
• Th: 2 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: 5K Race #1

Week 14 (7/15):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 3 miles
• W: 40 mins XT
• Th: 2 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 60 mins XT
• Sun: 5 miles

Week 15 (7/22):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 3 miles
• W: 45 mins XT
• Th: 2 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: 5K Race #2

Week 16 (7/29):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 3 miles
• W: 2 miles or  XT
• Th: 3 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 30 mins XT
• Sun: 4 miles

Week 17 (8/5):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 3 miles
• W: 2 miles or XT
• Th: 3 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: 5 Mile Race #1

Week 18 (8/12):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 3.5 miles
• W: 2 miles or  XT
• Th: 3.5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 40 mins XT
• Sun: 5 miles

Week 19 (8/19):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 3.5 miles
• W: 2 miles or XT
• Th: 3.5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: 5 Mile Race #2

Week 20 (8/26):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 4 miles
• W: 2 miles or  XT
• Th: 4 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 45 mins XT
• Sun: 6 miles

Week 21 (9/2):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 4 miles
• W: 2 miles or XT
• Th: 4 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: 10K Race #1

Week 22 (9/9):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 4.5 miles
• W: 3 miles or  XT
• Th: 4.5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 50 mins XT
• Sun: 7 miles

Week 23 (9/16):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 4.5 miles
• W: 3 miles or XT
• Th: 4.5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: 10K Race #2

Week 24 (9/23):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 5 miles
• W: 3 miles or  XT
• Th: 5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 50 mins XT
• Sun: 8 miles

Week 25 (9/30):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 5 miles
• W: 3 miles or XT
• Th: 5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: 10 mile Race #1

Week 26 (10/7):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 5 miles
• W: 3 miles or  XT
• Th: 5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 60 mins XT
• Sun: 10 miles

Week 27 (10/14):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 5 miles
• W: 3 miles or XT
• Th: 5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: 10 mile Race #2

Week 28 (10/21):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 5 miles
• W: 3 miles or  XT
• Th: 5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 60 mins XT
• Sun: 11 miles

Week 29 (10/28):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 4 miles
• W: 3 miles or XT
• Th: 2 miles
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: Half Marathon #1

Week 30 (11/4):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 5 miles
• W: 3 miles or  XT
• Th: 5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 60 mins XT
• Sun: 11-12 miles

Week 31 (11/11):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 4 miles
• W: 3 miles or XT
• Th: 2 miles
• F: Off
• Sat: Off
• Sun: Half Marathon #2

Week 32 (11/18):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 5 miles
• W: 3 miles or  XT
• Th: 5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 60 mins XT
• Sun: 11-12 miles

Week 33 (11/25):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 5 miles
• W: 3 miles or  XT
• Th: 5 miles & Strength
• F: Off
• Sat: 60 mins XT
• Sun: 11-12 miles

Week 34 (12/2):

• M:Stretch & Strength
• T: 4 miles
• W: 3 miles or XT
• Th: 2 miles
• F: Off
• Sat: St. Jude Half Marathon
• Sun: PARTY TIME!

That's 34 weeks of can't miss a day, solid training.  It's going to be hard, but it can be done.  I am going to be a ROAD WARRIOR! I'll keep you posted as to what I'm going to use for the strength training toward the Higdon side of training, because Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism is going to be way too intense. 

Also:  I ordered a very special shirt to wear to all of these races, but it will remain a secret until the first race.  :)  Happy training!