I’ve been finding it difficult to stick to a running plan. I am used to being extremely disciplined, following a training plan with exact precision. (It tends to border on obsession.)
Training plans bring results. First woman at the Oktoberfest run a few years back.
Being in Vietnam makes things more unpredictable, which I love, except for when in the midst of race training. I’ve ditched the strict day-to-day plan that looked liked this:
A typical half marathon plan. The XT (cross train) days were always a hike or a long bike ride.
Instead, I’ve opted for a more open-ended, week-by-week plan.
In prep for the Angkor Wat Half Marathon coming up in 4 weeks (awesome right?), here is what I need to accomplish each week:
- 1 high intensity workout, i.e. pick ups, intervals, hill training (30-45 minutes)
- 1 mid-distance run (45 – 60 minutes)
- 1 long run (60 minutes or more)
- 2 circuits (1 arms, 1 legs)
- 3 core circuits
The great thing about this weekly “to do” list is I only need 3-4 training days and can complete the runs and circuits on the days I have time to get to the gym. (It’s hard to get to a treadmill when the streets are flooded from pouring rain and your only mode of transportation is a motorbike. Really, Vietnam?)
Core workouts can be done on the same day as running workouts. The arm and leg circuits can be done on the high intensity or mid-distance days.
Starting a loose training plan…a little freaked. (This picture was taken after driving on US-550 from Durango, CO to Silverton on a super twisty, edge-right-there road.)
This loose plan gives me the flexibility I need, while still getting in solid training. I just hope it pays off.
Reader Question: Do you follow a strict training plan? How do you fit it into your daily life?
I’m Brooke Selb, a Personal Trainer and Health Coach specializing in helping busy moms and moms to be to easily juggle mom life with family friendly recipes, and easy exercise routines to help you achieve your fitness goals that fit in with your already busy life with sound nutritional advice.
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