8 IS GREAT!!

WOW!! 8 miles!  Can you believe it?  I hope you all had a nice Easter and spring break!  Hopefully you were able to get a few work outs in!  Here is the homework for this week:

RUNNERS

Wednesday Run 8 Miles

Thursday Stretch and Strengthen

Friday Run 5 Miles

Saturday Run 3 Miles or Crosstrain

Sunday Rest

Monday Run 5 Miles PLUS Strength Train

Tuesday Rest or EASY Run

WALKERS:

Wednesday Walk 8 Miles

Thursday 50 Minute Walk

Friday 1 Hour Walk

Saturday 50 Minute Walk PLUS Strength

Sunday Rest

Monday 1 Hour Walk

Tuesday Rest

TRAINER TIP:

We are moving up to these longer distances.  DRINK a lot of water an don't forget that you need to eat a little bit of extra protein to supplement what you will burn while exercising.  

For you runners....notice that you have an extra day of rest on Tuesday.  You can do an EASY run.  This means a slow, short run!  Don't over do it.  

For you walkers...keep up the good work.  

ONE LAST NOTE:  I have been getting some questions about injuries. Now that we are in these longer milages, you will notice your body may not be taking it as easily as the shorter milages. It is SO important to stretch BEFORE and AFTER your workout.  Your feet, ankles and legs take the brunt of a big workout, so be sure to stretch those areas a lot.  If your feet or heels are aching (especially in the morning when you step out of bed), please take it easy and use ice after your work outs.  Listen to your body...if you need to take it slow or go shorter on your runs/walks that is fine.  STRETCH, STRETCH, and more STRETCH!!

Also, if you have not received an email confirmation from SEE JANE RUN please check to see if your check cleared or your credit card was charged.  Then let me know and I will contact them.  If you did receive your confirmation, keep track of it.  You will need to pick up your packet during the week before the race. 

13.1...here we come!!!