I just realized that this was the last running day of this exercise program and tomorrow is my last day period. It’s kind of exciting because I didn’t realize I was so close to being done. I still have not yet decided what I’ll be doing, but I’ll announce my plan tomorrow when I figure it out. » Read more: Exercise Program: Day 19 – My Last Running Day
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Exercise Program: Day 19 – My Last Running Day
January 31st, 2010Exercise Program: Day 17 – Strength Training Benefits for Runners
January 26th, 2010As you know, today was a cardio day for me and my goal was to run for 30 minutes straight. I’m getting back into running, so my focus right now is to increase my endurance.
Today, I was doing some research on strength training and how runners benefit from adapting this kind of workout to their exercise program. The findings, scientifically have been quite interesting, so I chose this to be my topic for today. » Read more: Exercise Program: Day 17 – Strength Training Benefits for Runners
Exercise Program: Day 9 – Running Basics – Part 2
January 14th, 2010Let’s continue what we started talking about on Day 7. This is what we’ll be covering today:
What should I do for my first run?
I have bad knees
Running with Music » Read more: Exercise Program: Day 9 – Running Basics – Part 2
Exercise Program: Day 8 – 1 Rep Max
January 13th, 2010Today, for my workout, I decided to do some testing, my 1 rep max to be exact. Usually you do tests before you start exercise programs, but I didn’t have the equipment to do it before. Now that I’m in Norman, I can go to the gym and use their stuff; before I was working out at home with dumbbells. » Read more: Exercise Program: Day 8 – 1 Rep Max
EP: Day 2-Running in the Cold
January 5th, 2010Today I decided to run in the cold. The temperature here in the suburbs of Chicago is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, according to weatherbug.com. I know peole don’t normally think running in the cold is a good idea, my family thought I was nuts, but there is a marathon that is held in Antarctica; talk about freezing. » Read more: EP: Day 2-Running in the Cold
