Week 2...

WEEK 2

"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself."

--William Faulkner

Wk	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
2	Run & Walk Run 2 min Walk 1 min Repeat 10X	Walk Walk easy 30 min	Run & Walk Run 3 min Walk 1 min Repeat 7X Run 2 min	Walk Walk easy 30 min	Run & Walk Run 4 min Walk 1 min Repeat 6X	Run & Walk Run 4 min Walk 1 min Repeat 6X	Rest

Training tip:
Always walk 2 to 3 minutes for a warmup before you begin your workout, and walk another 2 to 3 minutes as a cooldown afterward. Don't stretch prior to running. Save it for after your workout or in the evening while you're watching TV.

See Me Run

I had a strong body. This didn't just happen by chance. It was developed with perseverance, determination and hard work. I haven't shown up for my fitness health in a long time. I've let my strong-self down and that disappointments me in ways I could never really express here or in person. I am going to get back to that place because my physical strength is positive for my emotional strength, my relationship strengths and my character strength. I could take the easy path and point fingers at situations, circumstances or even people who have distracted, interrupted or sidelined me...that would be easier than admitting I didn't make the time, effort or *sigh"* commitment. I've just never been one to play the "blame game". So, I'm going to keep things in check and choose me. I am the only one responsible here. So begins the weekly Smart Coach (Runner's World) program:

WEEK 1

"Sit as little as possible. Give no credence to any thought that was not born outdoors while moving about freely."

--Friedrich Nietzsche

Wk	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	Run & Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10X	Walk Walk easy 30 min	Run & Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10X	Walk Walk easy 30 min	Run & Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10X	Run & Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10X	Rest

Training tip:
To fuel up for your workout, have a piece of fruit or an energy bar about 2 hours before you lace up your shoes. An hour later, drink 8 ounces of a sports drink. The drink will ensure that you are fully hydrated, and also that you have sufficient sodium and potassium for a healthy workout.