Wow where did the time go?

So I'm guilty of not logging on this blog and now its time to step it up. That big test on June 9th I rearranged to July 21st and then couldn't go due to an injury in my foot.

I am trying to increase my half marathon time I completed my last in 2hrs and 7 mins, great time but I know I can do better. I want to lose some weight as well as that will help my time, I currently weigh 120lbs I think if I can lose 10lbs that should help so I am on a getting fitter, getting thinner campaign starting today.

Today I have eaten

Oatmeal 1/3 cup mixed with 2/3 skimmed milk
Banana
20 Almonds
(404 Cals)

3oz chicken
2oz sugar snap peas
(250 Cals)

I want to try and lose the weight by this time next month so on 11th Sep I should be able to tell you that I weigh 110lbs. I have an exercise programe I'm following (or trying to) but I need to step that one up to so this blog is where I can come and make myself accountable.

Monday 25 April

So I have been working hard at the half marathon training log, not so much on the strength / conditioning so time to step it up.

Sunday 17th
21.1k - organised race

Monday 18th
Rest

Tuesday 19th
5k steady run

Conditioning circuit (2) 3/10 rounds (time constraints)

Wednesday 20th
Resistance wk 1

8x400m hills

Thursday 21st
Conditioning circuit (2) 6/10 rounds (time constraints)

7k run

Friday 22nd
Rest

Saturday 23rd
6k run

5k hike

Sunday 24th
Rest

So this week my plan is as follows

Monday 25th
Resistance wk 2
Conditioning circuit (2) ?/10

12k run

Tuesday 26th
5k run

Conditioning Circuit

Wednesday 27th
9x400m hills

Resistance wk2

Thursday
Conditioning circuit
Resistance wk2

8k run

Friday
Rest

Saturday
6k run

Conditioning Circuit & Resistance

So lets see what this week brings and how I do. I know I am going to have to step it up as of wk commencing May 9th with daily 1.5miles in 12 mins.

Week	Sun Apr 24	Mon Apr 25	Tues Apr 26	Wed Apr 27	Thurs Apr 28	Fri Apr 29	Sat Apr 30	Total
13	12km LSD (Walk/Run)	OFF	5km Steady Run	7km 9 x 400m hills	8km Steady Run	OFF	6km Steady Run	38km

Tuesday 19 April

So I have decided to start a blog for me really to keep me motivated in my training. I am training for numerous races over the next couple of months and also I have a big fitness test on June 9, 2011. It will be my second attempt at passing this test, I did not make it last time so I have devised a training program for my half marathon training and also this fitness test so I need to train hard and train well. I am hoping this blog will help me see my progress and my failures and give me that kick up the bum I need.

Yesterday I did a steady 5k run on the treadmill and a conditioning circuit which I managed 3 rounds of the 10 listed. Which I thought OK but I need to adjust the order in which I do things, I think I should have warmed up and then done conditioning and finished with Cardio.

So that is what I am doing today, I have resistance training today and 8x400m hills (2 miles) with a 1.74mile run after. So will report back when I have completed this.

Off  to do my training now and then grab a healthly lunch.