workouts 3/3 – 3/9: the week before training begins

by Danica on March 9, 2013

I “officially” start my training plan this coming week for my third half marathon!
I’m in the best running shape I’ve been in at the start of any previous training plan, so I’m really chasing after a great time this go around! (<–yes, pun intended)

Miles ran so far in 2013 –> 136

Sunday, March 3rd
45-minute Walk

Monday, March 4th
rest day

Tuesday, March 5th
morning:
Jillian Michaels’ Yoga Meltdown Video (level 1) 35 minutes
and this workout {still so tough}:
Lower Body + Cardio + Core Circuit Workout -- www.itsprogression.com
afternoon:
20 minutes of Elliptical intervals
4-mile Run (35:10)
4 mile run

Wednesday, March 6th
this workout:

Upper Body Non-Stop Strength Training + Cardio Workout - itsprogression.com

Thursday, March 7th
30 minutes of Elliptical intervals
20 minutes on the Stair Climber (75 floors)
10-minute Walk

Friday, March 8th
5-minute warm-up Walk
7-mile Run (59:00)  (some sprint/jog intervals and some incline intervals thrown in there)
10-minute cool-down Walk

Saturday, March 9th
the same Upper Body Strength Training workout from Wednesday, but with heavier weights!
ab work
Jillian Michaels’ Yoga Meltdown Video (level 2) 30 minutes

{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Brandi March 10, 2013 at 7:00 am

Great week Danica! When I read your Sunday workout of a 45 minute walk, I was reminded of just how important walking can be. So instead of a run today, I am going to do a walk. :)
Great arm workout!

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2 Danica March 11, 2013 at 8:22 am

I LOVE going for walks–it’s honestly my absolute favorite exercise. I can’t wait for Spring so that I can go for walks each evening again!

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3 Ashley @ Life and Fitness March 10, 2013 at 9:17 am

The stairmaster is rough, you go girl!

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4 Danica March 11, 2013 at 8:23 am

it just never. gets. easier.

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5 Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections March 10, 2013 at 10:10 am

I love reading your workout recap posts. You’ve run a lot this year so far! I’m also tracking my miles, but since I have to run mostly indoors right now, my mileage is way low. Not a fan of the treadmill or running in freezing weather outside!

Congrats on your 3rd half! I’m sure you’ll do amazing!

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6 Danica March 11, 2013 at 8:24 am

Oh I know!! I haven’t been able to run outside since, well, November maybe? It’s starting to really make me crazy. Oh well, we just do the best with what we have right?! :)

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7 Cori @ olivetorun March 10, 2013 at 10:50 am

Sounds like a solid workout week! Nice job :)

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8 Danica March 11, 2013 at 8:25 am

Thanks, Cori!

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9 Avery @ Southern Belle Living Well March 10, 2013 at 12:12 pm

I love to read your workout recaps. They give me good inspiration for my workouts, and I can normally find something that I have the ability to do right that second, giving me no excuse to wait around. Thanks!

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10 Danica March 11, 2013 at 8:25 am

That just makes me smile :)
So glad you love them!

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