I have previously mentioned that my training program is based on the principles of Stu Mittleman "Slow Burn". Today I wanted to share with you what training I did today. During my lunch break I went down to the gym (yes I am one of those lucky people that get to go and enjoy the gym on their lunch break) for a treadmill session. In Stu's book he describes how to find what he calls the MAP zone which is based on your heart rate and your level of fitness. It is a heart rate zone where you feel comfortable, flowing and can easily hold conversations. Personally for me this zone is based on heart rates 124 to 144. In this zone you can run or walk; do what you feel like at the time and what keeps you within the heart rate zone. In the beginning you are more likely to do walking and with time you will be able to progress to comfortable running, where you will be getting faster and faster. The amazing thing that I have found is that whenever I do one of these sessions I end up having so much more energy than before and feeling fantastic. For me such a session is great during lunch time because it means I am off to a great start into the afternoon of my day.
I generally tend to do a bit of a mix of running and walking in these session which I also did today. My speeds today varied anywhere in between 7-8.5km/hr. My walking I did in between speeds 6-6.5km/hr. Usually I do anywhere between 3-4 of these sessions during the week. With time of training like this you will find yourself looking forward to these sessions more and more because they make you feel so great and you get enjoyment out of it; which is ultimately what exercise should really be about. You will be able to stick with something that you enjoy for the long run creating long lasting great results. You can translate this I am sure into any other type of exercise. I would recommend doing some form of exercise you are passionate about and enjoy which is one of the most important "ingredients". Plus of course you will become so much healthier and happier; bonus!
When I got home today I also felt like dancing so I took out one of my Zumba 20 minute express DVDs and just started dancing away in my lounge. Dancing is another of my passions; I find it lifts my spirit and I love moving to the music. So you can see I don't limit myself in my exercise or training; I do what I enjoy and love!
Quote for the day :
For true happiness, look within yourself. It's difficult to be happy if you rely on outside resources.
- K. D. Harrell -
Showing posts with label Marathon Running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marathon Running. Show all posts
Monday, October 31, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
2012 ING New York Marathon & the Heart Foundation
My newest goal is to run the New York Marathon in 2012 to raise $15,000 for the Heart Foundation!
After completing the Perth City to Surf Marathon, I am now in love with running and was looking for a new goal when I found out about the fundraising for the Heart Foundation. Another one of my passions is health and nutrition which makes this the perfect combination and I am so looking forward to the year ahead!
To date we have raised $1,126!
I did a few morning teas; one at my mum's work and one at my work. Manuel and I also went to the flea markets after we cleaned out our house, which not only gave us a lot more space but raised us approximately $500 for the Heart Foundation. Also quite a lot of people have donated using my fundraising website Every Heart Beat Counts
Manuel has been getting a lot of free stuff on gumtree which we are planning to take to the flea markets again on this coming Sunday 23 October 2011 in Karrinyup to raise more funds for the Heart Foundation!
Please feel free to contact us if you have anything that you no longer need that we could use to raise funds for the Heart Foundation!
I have also started with my training again and I will be following a different training schedule (by Stu Mittleman) and method this time around. I will be sharing more information on this in my coming posts. I have also put together a plan for my nutrition to make even more positive changes in my life!
After completing the Perth City to Surf Marathon, I am now in love with running and was looking for a new goal when I found out about the fundraising for the Heart Foundation. Another one of my passions is health and nutrition which makes this the perfect combination and I am so looking forward to the year ahead!
To date we have raised $1,126!
I did a few morning teas; one at my mum's work and one at my work. Manuel and I also went to the flea markets after we cleaned out our house, which not only gave us a lot more space but raised us approximately $500 for the Heart Foundation. Also quite a lot of people have donated using my fundraising website Every Heart Beat Counts
Manuel has been getting a lot of free stuff on gumtree which we are planning to take to the flea markets again on this coming Sunday 23 October 2011 in Karrinyup to raise more funds for the Heart Foundation!
Please feel free to contact us if you have anything that you no longer need that we could use to raise funds for the Heart Foundation!
I have also started with my training again and I will be following a different training schedule (by Stu Mittleman) and method this time around. I will be sharing more information on this in my coming posts. I have also put together a plan for my nutrition to make even more positive changes in my life!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Marathon Running - Perth City to Surf 2012
My hubby, Manuel, and I always wanted to become better runners but it wasn't until the beginning of this year that we really got into it. Last year we wanted to run the 12km City to Surf here in Perth but because we went to Germany on holiday this never happened. So at the beginning of the year we talked about goals for this year and we decided that this was going to be the year when we run the City to Surf Marathon. I know it is kind of funny that we just skipped the 12km and went straight to the Marathon!
We started training in March and it has been an amazing journey. When we first started I did some research online to find a training schedule and found the 100 Day Marathon Plan by Marius Bakken. The great thing about the plan was that it allows you to choose a schedule based on the time you want to finish and also the time that you have available for training. Over the next few months we focused on healthy eating, lots of fruit and vegetables, and also on our training. I think in the beginning I was not sure at times how people can possible complete the 42.2km however with time I learned how amazing the human body is and my body got stronger and stronger. It even got to that point that if we did any of the leg or ab exercises in the Pilates class at work I could hardly feel a burn...
The day of the Perth City to Surf Marathon came and I was very nervous. We started of more at the back and kept going in a comfortable pace. Most of all I focused on enjoying the "run" and the beautiful scenery. Manuel and I always ran together. The first half was a breeze but then we had to tackle the big hill up to Kings Park. The most encouraging thing which gives you an enormous lift was the cheering of all the people around us as we ran up the hill. After the hill as we entered Kings Park we started feeling the first signs of exhaustion but we kept going. When we were past Subiaco we slowed down a little because Manuel started having pains in his foot but again we kept going. Overall we finished in 5 hours and 43 minutes and there are simply no words to describe the feeling of crossing that finish line to receive your medal!
That night we went out with family to celebrate!
Both Manuel and I are now in love with running and am already planning the next goal; more on this in my next post...
We started training in March and it has been an amazing journey. When we first started I did some research online to find a training schedule and found the 100 Day Marathon Plan by Marius Bakken. The great thing about the plan was that it allows you to choose a schedule based on the time you want to finish and also the time that you have available for training. Over the next few months we focused on healthy eating, lots of fruit and vegetables, and also on our training. I think in the beginning I was not sure at times how people can possible complete the 42.2km however with time I learned how amazing the human body is and my body got stronger and stronger. It even got to that point that if we did any of the leg or ab exercises in the Pilates class at work I could hardly feel a burn...
The day of the Perth City to Surf Marathon came and I was very nervous. We started of more at the back and kept going in a comfortable pace. Most of all I focused on enjoying the "run" and the beautiful scenery. Manuel and I always ran together. The first half was a breeze but then we had to tackle the big hill up to Kings Park. The most encouraging thing which gives you an enormous lift was the cheering of all the people around us as we ran up the hill. After the hill as we entered Kings Park we started feeling the first signs of exhaustion but we kept going. When we were past Subiaco we slowed down a little because Manuel started having pains in his foot but again we kept going. Overall we finished in 5 hours and 43 minutes and there are simply no words to describe the feeling of crossing that finish line to receive your medal!
That night we went out with family to celebrate!
Both Manuel and I are now in love with running and am already planning the next goal; more on this in my next post...
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