Workout Week in Review: 12/9/13 - 12/15/13

Pre-NYC Half Marathon Training Conditioning
Mon, 12/9/13: Stretch & strengthen
Tues, 12/10/13: 3.5 m "run"
Wed, 12/11/13; 30 min cross training
Thurs, 12/12/13: 3.5 m "run" + strength training
Fri, 12/13/13: Rest
Sat, 12/14/13: 5K (Jingle Bell Run)
Sun, 12/15/13: 30 min cross training

Advice for a Fellow Arthritis Sufferer

I've registered to participate on the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation NYC Half Marathon team in March 2014. So I decided to search the internet to find a beginner runner's training program that wasn't only focused on running, but also incorporated cross training and other forms of exercise. I found one that looks like what I am looking for: Hal Higdon's Novice Half Marathon Training Program.  The program included 2-3 days of cross or strength training.  

As a beginner runner, I neglected to include this in my training, and I do believe the lack of cross and strength training contributed to my knee troubles.  I was always subject to becoming a victim to arthritis (having several family members with it, myself having a major knee injury years ago, and being overweight).  All I wanted to do was run.  Occasionally I did some strength training, but it was a regular part of my workout routine.  As my knees have hampered my running, I have come to appreciate the benefits of cross and strength training. 

You may want to run, but more importantly, you should strive to keep moving! 

RNR Savannah HM training - week 1 (7/8 - 7/14/12)

Sunday (7/8/12) - Rest
Monday (7/9/12) - 7 miles
Tuesday (7/10/12) - Cross training
Wednesday (7/11/12) - 6 miles
Thursday (7/12/12) - Rest
Friday (7/13/12) - Cross training
Saturday (7/14/12) - 5 miles
TOTAL - 18 miles

Prepping for Savannah - running goals

Week 1 (7/8/12) - 18 mi
Week 2 (7/15/12) - 17 mi
Week 3 (7/22/12) - 23 mi
Week 4 (7/29//12) - 15 mi
Week 5 (8/5/12) - 25 mi
Week 6 (8/12/12) - 22 mi
Week 7 (8/19/12) - 27 mi
Week 8 (8/26/12) - 18 mi
Week 9 (9/2/12) - 28 mi
Week 10 (9/9/12) - 24 mi
Week 11 (9/16/12) - 31 mi
Week 12 (9/23/12) - 23 mi
Week 13 (9/30/12) - 31 mi
Week 14 (10/7/12) - 23 mi
Week 15 (10/14/12) - 32 mi
Week 16 (10/21/12) - 20 mi
Week 17 (10/28/12)/RACE WEEK - 11 mi + HM!!!