Since I am starting to feel better from the strep throat I am going to start doing P90X again. I previously did P90X, got a month into it, and stopped. I think back to when I did it and think, "I would be in such good shape if I didn't stop." Well I am back at it again with an ultra running schedule!
This plan takes 2 weeks, then repeats until I feel I need to change it to something else.
Short runs range from 3 to 5 miles and will be performed at a faster pace (7 min/miles to 9 min/miles) weighted, hilly, or all/some of the above.
Medium runs range from 5 to 10 miles and will be at a moderate pace (9 min/miles to 11 min/miles) and will be weighted, hilly, or all/some of the above.
Long Runs range from 15 to 20 miles and will be at an ultra trot (12 min/miles to 15 min/miles). I will carry my Camelbak and run these on mountainous trails or hilly roads.
Of course the speed is going to slow when I add weights or hills. Essentially I am shooting for high intensity short workouts and low intensity long workouts, meeting in the middle on the medium run.
Monday: Shoulders and Arms + Ab Ripper X
Tuesday: Short Run
Wednesday: Medium Run
Thursday: Legs and Back + Ab Ripper X
Friday: Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps + Ab Ripper X
Saturday: Long Run
Sunday: Yoga X
Monday: Back and Biceps + Ab Ripper X
Tuesday: Short Run
Wednesday: Med Run
Thursday: Legs and Back + Ab Ripper X
Friday: Core Synergistics + Ab Ripper X
Saturday: Long Run
Sunday: Yoga X
So what have I done to make sure I stick to this?
- I met a P90X coach on Facebook, Lou Trentadue, that has added me to his P90X group THE RESISTANCE. We motivate each other.
- I created a group called The Yahooligans for us Dahlonega natives to hook up and run together.
- I created an Astrid Tasks list to remind me on my phone.
I would like to say that I am going to change my diet and eat healthy, but I don't see that happening. Hopefully exercise is enough.
Bring it!
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Hmm interesting schedule. I worry about adding weights wihile you ur running because of increased risk of injury. You are getting plenty of strength training with your other workouts. Also, no rest day? I'd be more inclined to double up a workout and opt for a rest day. Sometimes our bodies forget the benefits of rest at least one day a week. Great to have a plan! I find it easier to have a set plan in place as I'm more apr to follow it.
ReplyDeleteGood points. I may be lenient on my short run day or find some other way to lower the intensity of my workout. Doubling up one day is also an option I didn't consider.
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