If you have been reading my blog for a bit now, you will know that I often have trouble getting runs in due to work and family commitments. However, being the dedicated runner that I am, I feel guilty if I cannot get to that next run. Evenings only work about once a week, weekends can be difficult as we are family that is constantly out and about, and I try to start work pretty early in the morning so to get a run in could mean a 4:30 am wake up - I love running but I love sleep too! I have run to work in the morning, and have made the 10 mile run to work, but by the time the afternoon rolls around it is tough to keep focused on work. This pretty much leaves lunch time as the next best alternative.
Running at lunch has some good benefits:
* Breaks up the day
* Allows your mind to refresh - nothing clears out stress like a good 6 miler
* If you run with someone, it can be a good time to socialize
* In the summer, it is nice to enjoy the sun and break free from the 50 story building you work in
* You don’t eat as much at lunch (this is true for me - I have never asked others if this is the case)
So with running working well, I thought it would be interesting to display my overall training schedule. I use the FIRST training methodology which prescribes 3 key runs per week and 2 cross-training sessions:
Monday: Key Run #1 - Evening - Speed work
Tuesday: Cross-Train # 1 - Bike to and from work - 10 miles each way
Wednesday: Key Run #2 - Lunch - Tempo run
Thursday: Cross-Train # 2 - Bike to and from work - 10 miles each way
Friday: Key Run #3 - Lunch - Long run
I am sure I will need to adjust this as goals and life changes - but this is what is working now.
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You make a good point. My employer has the facilities to change and shower, so I really could get in some runs mid-day. I end up either working through lunch and eating at my desk anyway. I like your information and look forward to reading you more often. Keep up the good running and posting!
Thanks for the comment Tom - I do enjoy the runs at lunch. Sometime I feel guilty for going at first, but once I am running it goes away!
Thanks for your comment today on the weight. I know your pain of juggling runs and family/work commitments. I keep toying with the idea of running over lunch, but it is too much work to get me back to looking beautiful again. :}
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