Week 5 Training – Running a Half-Marathon #halfmarathon

I’m super ready to get back into the swing of things! After an eleven day vacation with my family, I still feel nonfunctional!

Every time I don't want to work out I'll remember this!!

I usually have the blog post written, dressed and showered by now…just be lucky there’s no smell-net!

Welcome to Week 5 of the 14-week Plan for Couch to Half Marathon brought to you by Women’s Magazine.

Are you ready to do this?

Great, now I’m pumped!

MONDAY: REST

TUESDAY: ER 3 miles + ST

Wednesday: XT 40 minutes

Thursday: ER 3 miles

Friday: Rest

SATURDAY: ER 5 miles

SUNDAY: R/W 3 miles

Code:

ST Perform 20 minutes of lower body and core exercises (e.g., pushups, squats, lungest, deadlifts, planks).

XT Incorporate one or two days of non-impact cross-training, such as cycling, elliptical, swimming and yoga into your routine to build your fitness and prevent injuriesn

W Walk

R/W Run/Walk