Monday: Monday’s workout + 30 minute walk
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: 3 mile run
Thursday: Body Toning class (1 hour)
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 6 mile run
Sunday: Rest
This week was better, running wise. I’ve decided to change my plan entirely, so I’m not even going to talk much about the old plan anymore. I’ve even changed my training days — I will now be running on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday instead of Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. It’ll fit better with my schedule — plus, I like to rest on Sundays 
. I’ve also decided to add strength training back into my routine. I was holding off on it because I thought it’d make me more sore, but in the long run, I think it’ll be worth it. Thursday’s class was tough, but after a day of recovery, I was still able to get through Saturday’s run without much pain.
As far as my shin splints go, they are not nearly as bad as they were a few weeks ago. Using the Galloway style of training is helping tremendously, and I’m not allowing myself to overdo it (it took me 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete 6 miles — but at least I finished, right?).
I’m excited to see where the next seven weeks take me. The race will be here before I know it!
Ooo, a body toning class sounds like fun!
It is! Well, it’s hard, but I feel good afterwards
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awesome! you’ll do great! do you do any speed work in your training? i found that when i incorporated speed work once a week that my time and speed improved!
Thanks! No, not right now. I’ve been running with shin splints, so I’ve been trying to take it easy for now!
Happy to hear you had a good 6-miler AND that your shins are feeling better…It sounds like you’re doing a great job of preventing anymore injuries–good for you, girl!
I am so happy to hear you are adjusting to what works for you!
Hearing that people are listening to their bodies and backing off when necessary is so inspiring to me … I have a lot of difficulty doing this without feeling guilty/upset at myself, so to hear that it’s life and it happens and I’ll live is definitely good for me. So thanks for introducing me to the Galloway style, and thanks for listening to your body!!
You are welcome!
Great job for finishing that 6 miler. You are doing awesome and I do agree-not stressing is one of the best keys to having a successful running program!
Glad the shins are feeling better, girl!
Good luck with your new training plan! I’m so jealous of runners. I’ve always wanted to be one.
Thank you! You can be a runner — I never thought I’d be training for a half marathon!
I have a book by Galloway and love it! I think he has some great training plans. I’m glad your shins are feeling better… Shin splints are NO fun. I got them all the time during basketball and volleyball season in high school. Something that helped me… Freeze a paper Dixie cup with water and then just rub it right on to your shins until they’re numb.
P.S. Love your new blog design too! Laura is amazing!
I’m going to have to try that Dixie cup trick — I read it on a couple of other blogs too! Thank you!
I’m glad you shin splints are getting better!! I’m so jealous of your training!! I miss running so much!
Don’t be too jealous…my shin splints came back yesterday when I tried to run 2 miles. Apparently they still need more rest!