2 examples of training schedules

What’s your training schedule?

If you are training for the #IndyMini, you should be starting your program this week, which gives you 14 weeks to train. Keep in mind typical training for beginner runners is 16 weeks. 

Your program should look something like this: 

• Running around 3 days/week. These days should include a dynamic warm up before each run, a cool down, and individualized stretching. 
• Eating properly prepared, nutrient dense whole foods to optimize your energy and training potential - consistently
• Cross-training - remember, running is not everything. Do other activities such as yoga, swimming, strengthening, biking, etc. This is important for a couple different reasons. 1) To prevent injury, 2) to have alternative options to continue training if you do get injured and 3) to avoid a slump by adding variety to your muscular and cardio training. 
• REST 1-2 days per week

Not training for the mini, like me?  Here is an example of my weekly activity/movement. 

• Running - 1-2 days per week. Outside if weather permits, on the indoor track @ The YMCA at CityWay or, my least favorite, the treadmill. 
• Stretching - I do daily stretches for arms, legs and trunk. 
• Strengthening - 2-3 days per week. TRX, squats, push ups, and hangs are my favorite. Super Slow style. 
• Yoga - 1-2 days per week. 
• REST - of course

What’s your training style?  Remember “something is better than nothing”

Live well, 

Tara