So,
I’ve done some thinking and a bunch of reading about running and the most
efficient ways to cross train. I’m thinking that it’s time I switch up my
weekly workout routine. Of course, it’s not like I’ve been able to stick
the one I’ve been doing due to
all the overtime I’ve been working at
work. More than half the time I’m not getting my
strength training sessions done because I literally don’t have the time to do
them. But, this new routine I’ve come up with only
has me strength training twice a week instead of three times like I’ve been trying to do.
I think this will be easier for me. Also, I’m adding more cycling
to my weekly routine. Again, it’s not like I’ve been able to keep
up with the once weekly cycling that’s part of my current routine, but this
way, if I miss one, I’m still getting at least one time of cycling in per week.
So, here’s the proposed new
weekly routine:
Sunday:
long run
Monday: cycling 1.5-2 hrs
Tuesday: medium run
Wednesday: legs/calves/abs strength training
Thursday: cycling 1.5-2 hrs
Friday: short run/speed work
Saturday: upper body strength training (looooong workout)
Monday: cycling 1.5-2 hrs
Tuesday: medium run
Wednesday: legs/calves/abs strength training
Thursday: cycling 1.5-2 hrs
Friday: short run/speed work
Saturday: upper body strength training (looooong workout)
I
will have to put together new strength training exercise plans for this
routine. I’m not sure when I’ll implement
this plan either. I would do it this
week, but I’m not sure. I think this
week I just want to focus on making myself get up “on time” regularly and get
used to it. I’m working a double shift
on Tuesday so I will only get 5 hours of sleep on Wednesday in the morning
before having to be back at work in the afternoon.
I
ate a spur of the moment meal out today.
I went to Jason’s Deli and had the California Club with fruit side and
yogurt dip and a slice of cheesecake with sliced strawberries. I figured I’d get hungry after my run (ran
10.5 miles in 2 hours and 1 minute for 1440 calories burned) this evening,
however I didn’t, so that’s the only thing I ate today besides energy chews and
a gel for run fuel/refuel. But I never
count those in my calorie counts for the day.
Anyway, here’s the combined nutrition info for my lunch (holy cow look
at that fat! 94g!!! And 46g of SATURATED fat!!! Egads! Good thing this isn’t something I eat often):
Though you might feel a little disappointed that you couldn't stick to your exercise routine, I think that you're still doing a great job considering that you are busy with your work too. Squeezing these routines for an hour or two in your busy schedule is still better than not exercising at all. I congratulate you for that!
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