My Running Schedule for 5/23-5/29

Sunday: Run 3 miles
Monday: Rest Day
Tuesday: Rest Day
Wednesday: Run 3 miles
Thursday: Cross-Train 30 min
Friday: Run 5 miles
Saturday: Rest Day

(Cross Training: Walk 5 minutes, light jog for 4 minutes, then high intensity run for 1 min. Repeat 4 times. Then walk for 5 minutes)

Yoga

Yoga is an amazing complement to running. By doing it actively, it builds strength which is essential when you are running. However it remains mild enough, and is low impact, so it can be done on a regular basis. By doing it mildly, it is an excellent stretch for the whole body!

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

I went on a simple 4 mile run today. The day before this routine run, I drank about 24 oz of water. On a typical day, I try to consume at least 120oz of water.  By mile marker 2.5... I was beginning to feel the affect of not consuming enough water. I didn't bring any water with me on this run because it was only 4 miles. I had dry mouth, and calf cramping. I stayed on course and finished my 4 miles in 34 min. However, I am still paying for the lack of hydration. My advise to you would be to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate both before... and after your runs!

Become a Runner!

To get started, run/walk this way. Start and finish each workout with five minutes of walking. Then, alternate the following run/walk ratios for 30 minutes.


WEEK
1: Two minutes running/four minutes walking
2: Three minutes running/three minutes walking
3: Four minutes running/two minutes walking
4: Five minutes running/three minutes walking
5: Seven minutes running/three minutes walking
6: Eight minutes running/two minutes walking
7: Nine minutes running/one minute walking
8: Thirteen minutes running/two minutes walking
9: Fourteen minutes running/one minute walking
10: Run the whole time!

Introduction

Welcome to The Marathon Mommy Blog!! This is a sister blog to my other baby The Working Mommy. I am currently training for the New York City Marathon, and I love to run! I have a lot of people ask me what I do, and eat to stay in shape. My main motivation for writing this blog is to give moms tips on how to eat healthy foods, exercise, and live an active lifestyle! I hope you enjoy reading this blog as much as I do writing it!