The Plan

As you know, I'm working towards my first 5k but it's been a bumpy ride so far. I started an 8 week program that I was going to finish the day before the race, soon after realizing that I did not like the plan at all. Then I started a 12 week plan that I have no way of finishing before the race. Yesterday I tried to jump halfway through the program, but that was not one of my best ideas. I have now come to terms with the fact that I will probably not be fully ready to run the 5k on March 2nd.

Along with the run, I did 30 minutes of insanity and an ab circuit. WHOA! That's all I have to say. My inner thighs and stomach are killing me! And after reading some other peoples regimes, I thought it was about time to rethink mine. I always work best when I have everything laid out. So here it goes...

Monday: 30-45 minute intervals
Tuesday: 45-60 minute walk
Wednesday: 30-45 minute intervals
Thursday: 45-60 minute walk
Friday: 30-45 minute intervals
Saturday:45-60 minute walk
Sunday: REST!

Monday: Chest/Back/Abs
Tuesday: Shoulders/Biceps/Triceps
Wednesday: Quads/Hamstrings/Calves
Thursday: Chest/Back/Abs
Friday: Shoulders/Biceps/Triceps
Saturday: Quads/Hamstrings/Calves
Sunday: Yoga

If you happen to be wondering what my diet consists of, I attached a URL of the insanity nutrition guide. I don’t follow it exactly, but it gives you some idea of meals. Basically, I consume 5 meals a day, each 200-300 calories. I try to keep the meals high protein and low carb, although insanity suggests a 40% protein, 40% carb, 20% fat diet. I don’t consume dairy, including cheese, just because it’s hard on my digestive system and it leaves me feeling less than great. After every workout I drink my protein smoothie, with a cup of almond milk, about a cup of berries, and a scoop of protein powder (I prefer a whey isolate, but I may blog about protein powders another day).