January 6, 2014 training

Today was great cold day for training. I did 15k of running today split into 2 runs, 7.5 this AM and 7.5 this afternoon. First run 40:30 and second run 39:58. Those layers of clothes to stay warm weigh you down when running.
After my second run today I did my workout routine. Workout consisted of the following:
15 pull ups
5 burpees
Rest 30s
10 pull ups
10 burpees
Rest 30s
5 pull ups
15 burpees
Then 2x5 handstand push ups, 10 toes to bar, and 100 crunches.
Day 6 of 365 completed with 30 burpees.
Great routine today. Hope little warmer though tomorrow.

January 4, 2014 training

So today I was able to get out doors and run. I ran to work and back home today. Both runs were 10k each. First run this morning I did in 54:23. Second run was less than 4 hours after the first run. I completed this 10k run in 52:03. Both runs were great. I was not looking at speed, just getting my miles in. Doing 40 miles a week is tough when have to run inside on treadmill. After my 2nd run I did 30 burpees. So that completes day 4 of 365 with doing 30 burpees. After the burpees did 100 crunches. Finished with stretches to cool down.
Weather going to get very cold next few days. I sure hope I can get my other 30 km in for week total end of Tues.
Stay warm and have safe and happy training.

Marathon Training

    The next 24 weeks I will be training to complete my first marathon. I will not give up the training for obstacle course races because I run a Spartan Sprint 2 weeks after the marathon, but I will shift gears in my training. I will focus more on distance running 4x week. I will be running short to medium distances 3x week with a long run on Saturdays. I will be doing sprint intervals and my workouts 2x week. My sprint intervals and workouts will change every 4 weeks to prevent my body from adjusting.
     During these 24 weeks I promise myself that I will eat healthy, work my tail off, and accomplish all set goals. I will train like every day is my last. All goals will be reached and surpassed. I am determined to be leaner, faster, in better health, and the best I can at every activity.