This was week one of my marathon training. You read that right. I’m ready to go 26.2.

To track my progress I will be making a weekly post dedicated to my strengths and weaknesses. Hopefully the strengths will surpass the weaknesses.

8/19
6 mile run.

That’s another thing, I’ve switched from tracking my runs in kilometres to miles. This is mainly because if I’m planning going to run a marathon, I don’t want to have to count up to 42. That just seems ridiculous. 26.2 — not as crazy.

This was the longest run I have had in a while. I think the last time I ran this distance may have been at the zoo run because I have been getting my tendons back to normal. I’m not gonna lie, it was a tough run. There was definitely walking involved and I managed to run through the wall at the 5 mile mark. And I blame the wall for giving me this running violation ticket:

8/20
2 mile run.

This was an easy run. Not just because it was low mileage but because it was actually a fun short run. I was feeling good and whizzing through it. These runs always help in the training process because after doing a strenuously long run that doesn’t always go so well, you get a little pick me up that gets your spirits lifted again.

8/21
Rest day.

8/22
Private Tumbling, Cheer Team Practice & CrossFit.

Private tumbling was a good session. For some reason I’m cutting off my jumps before my rotations which I am really hoping isn’t from killing my calves from running. Luckily, I have an awesome coach who gave me a workout schedule for working on my vertical (aka a killer calf workout to become the next basketball star at my 4’9″ height). I will be incorporating that into my training schedule that keeps continuously changing. I’m ok with that. I just need a good calendar program that is easy to change and print out. What do you use?

During my team practice I realized my posture needs to be fixed. My jumps would look so much higher and prettier if I straightened my back during toe touches. When did I become so lazy? I think it’s because I have become accustomed to slouching. Brutal. Sitting in an office chair when your feet can’t even reach the ground will do that to a girl!

CrossFit was amazing. I tested my own strength and showed myself once again that I am stronger than I think I am. Incase you missed the post yesterday, I’m a machine and dead lifted more than my weight! Seriously. Read about it HERE!

8/23
Serious Stretch and Foam Roll.

I say serious stretch because at every workout I stretch. My serious stretch focuses on flexibility so that all the muscle I’m gaining from running and strength training won’t interfere with how gumby I have to be for cheerleading. However, I like to watch Snooki & Jwoww and TMZ when I foam roll and stretch. You will probably never take me serious again.

Usually the only time I take out my foam roller is if I am feeling sore in a particular muscle but dedicating time to foam roll is like having a serious massage. It feels SO good and having a foam roll day after a 3 hour training night is just perfect. I need to start pulling out my foam roller and stretch while watching TV more often.

Don’t forget to enter my GLOSSYBOX giveaway HERE!

What are your plans for the last weekend of August? Any fun fitness plans?

How insane does that sound? Last weekend of August?! I will be kicking it off with a dentist appointment followed by a trip to the farmers market and soaking up the sun!

Do you use recovery drinks? Any good suggestions? 

I am a chocolate milk girl but if I keep increasing my mileage I think I’m going to need to get even more protein into my body. I’m not sure what the best ones to use are. Please help a girl out with this one!