Workouts ... last week today - April 3

Vicki April 03, 2016
Continuing my training for my upcoming half marathons.  Still doing the 30 day Plank challenge.  Even though I am dividing up the overall time on the planks, I feel like I holding them with more control and strength. I am letting go of feeling defeated by splitting up the time.

This is how my week lined out...

Sunday - Steady 9 miles (10:54 average pace & 2 min 10 sec plank (45 sec x 2, 40 sec x 1)

Monday - 2 min, 20 sec planks (50 sec, 45 sec x 2)

Tuesday - 4 miles easy + strides & 2 min, 25 sec planks (50 sec x 2, 45 sec)

3.29 run

Wednesday - Rest... my body needed a day off, all I wanted to do was curl up and go to bed, unfortunately I had work and family commitments.

Thursday - 6 miles easy (average pace 10:55) & 2 min, 30 sec planks (50 sec x 3) Today was a little rough getting motivated to go, was cramping and aching for most of the day, but needed to get out and run for my sanity!

Friday - 5 miles easy (average pace 11:09), HIIT, & 2 min, 30 sec planks (55 sec x1, 50 sec x 2)

4.01 hiit

Saturday - Today my cross train was picking up trash at Trash Bash for 2 1/2 hours.  Trash Bash is a great event across the greater Houston area to clean up the waterways. 2 min, 35 sec plank (55 sec x 2, 50 sec x1)

TOTAL miles = 24



I'm linking up with HoHo Runs and MissSippi Piddlin’ for the Weekly Wrap, plus Nicole, Annmarie, Angelena Marie, and Michelle for Wild Workout Wednesday.
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  1. wendyistakingthelongwayhomeApril 3, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    We could use a trash bash here. As I was running home from the bike path today, I was stunned at all the trash along the roadside. I even saw a diaper...ewww...

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  2. HoHo RunsApril 3, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    I don't plank every day, but try to add 5-10 seconds when I do (maybe 3 times a week?). Holy moly -- time moves so slow when you plank. I was quite sore after my last one. I've never considered dividing the time. It sure would make it more manageable. Thanks for that idea. Trash Bash sounds like a wonderful event to participate in. Every city needs one of those. Thanks for linking with us Vicki.

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  3. CocoApril 3, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    Great week! When I was in physical therapy and they had me doing planks, they had me do sets of 8-12 seconds each, so I don't think there's anything wrong with breaking them up, and it can be better if you are using better form than you would for a longer time. Nice runs too!

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  4. MeaganApril 4, 2016 at 2:33 AM

    Great job on those planks! It's always encouraging when you start to feel stronger after doing them for awhile... helps you keep going for sure.

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  5. Jennifer @ Dashing in StyleApril 4, 2016 at 5:04 AM

    Awesome job on the planks! And yes, sometimes running really IS needed for our sanity!

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  6. Nicole @ Fitful FocusApril 6, 2016 at 4:42 AM

    Great job! I don't do planks often enough - I need to get on it!

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  7. Tricia @MissSippiPiddlinApril 6, 2016 at 5:54 AM

    I was doing really well with my planking, then.... not sure what got me out of the daily habit. I try not to go 2-3 days without doing them but I could get back to daily ones. I started with 1 minute and just added a few seconds and got up to 1.5 minutes. Not near what a lot of people can do but I did notice getting to 1 minute was a lot easier than when I started. I don't think planks are ever just easy IMO! Thanks for linking up Vicki!

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  8. fitfoodiemamaApril 6, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    Looks like an awesome week of workouts- love the idea of the Trash Bash!! Thanks for linking up and sharing! :)

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  9. sweetandstrongblogApril 6, 2016 at 11:11 AM

    Love the plank challenges even though I have yet to try one. They are definitely one of the best ab exercises.

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