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In the first six months of this year, I was totally side-lined by a random injury - mostly due to my lack of strength in critical running muscle groups. Until last January, I had never had an injury that had kept me from running for more than a week or two. My mood changed, my weight fluctuated... I was totally lost!
Thankfully, now I am back on track. (Just did a half marathon last weekend!) But not without learning an important lesson. Those 20 minutes you can spend strength training every few days are not wasted, and can actually be more important than running...
We're expecting a lot from our bodies, and we need to give our muscles and joints the tools they need to be able to perform.
Despite my best intentions, with busy schedules, etc., I've been having a hard time committing to a strength training program. In the weekly training program that goes out today (Sept 26) at noon EST, I challenged ZOOMA Atlanta runners to commit to a 4-week strength routine. The rules:
1. Do each of the exercises demonstrated on this video at least once a week for four weeks.
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/bettertv/members/?lid=823483079
(Ignore the part about it being a "miracle workout." You and I know there are no "miracles" when it comes to getting in shape!)
2. Comment on this entry to show your commitment to the program.
3. I'll be honest about my progress - check back on the blog to see how I am others are doing.
I think we will all see real results in four weeks... it doesn't take much. Prepare yourself for the challenge of ZOOMA Atlanta (or whatever your next adventure) with strength!
Good luck!
Brae
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2 comments:
Hey Brae!
Love the weekly routines. Really great to print out and stick on the fridge!
Question: with the weight training.
How many times a week do you suggest it be done OR is it an everyday thing?
Thanks for all the guidance and support!! See U in Nov :)
My best advice is this: Set a goal that is "do-able" for you... I think you will see results with doing the program once or twice a week, but, if you can manage three times, you will build strength that much faster.
I think its also important to consistently increase your reps. EVERY WEEK, you should be upping the difficulty and number of reps. It's not enough to simply do the same exercises all the time. You'll never improve!
Good luck! See you soon.
Brae
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