So, it's a New Year and everyone has started their New Year's training and getting ready for the 1/2 marathon season here in San Diego! I just completed a full marathon in Las Vegas this past December and let me tell you . . . it was COLD . . . can you say 32 degrees with no possibility of getting warm! My hands were frozen and I was numb from mile 23 to 26.2! I have to say, it was so much fun and the runners, as well as the spectators, were so nice and generous. I love the running community!
Ok, that is enough of my babbling, I am hear to tell you, relax . . . "so what" you did not start your workout regiment on the first day of the year! Some of us could not recover from the last day of last year and you know who you are! You have to start when YOU are ready! I have been on a 3 week break because I love running so much! Yes, you read correctly, I love running so much that I do not want to get burned out or over train my body. So, rest, spin and release!
Now, let's start here, if you are a Brand New Runner/Fitness Nut, start SLOW! It is a simple as taking 20 minute of your day and walk with a little jog in between. If you think you are ready to run, let's go and start your run light, calm and with a little pep in your step!
For some of you, it is cold out there and I am NOT about to try and sell you those running skorts without a little twist! If you check out our long performance pants and double them up with the DIRTY RED running skort, you have a HOT new item! For a top, I still love the 1oo% combed cotton, long sleeve t-shirts with the performance butterfly t-shirts underneath. Check out the workout video above and see how I layered the 5" skort with the long pants. It is a great look and it keeps your bottom nice, warm and cute too!
Here is a general workout you can start when YOU are ready but make sure you get your doctor's permission first!
Day 1: Walk for 10 minutes (nice a brisk to get your heart rate up) / Light Jog for 2 minutes / Walk for 2 minutes / Light Jog for 3 minutes / Walk-Cool Down for 2 minutes
Day 2: Repeat Day 1
Day 3: Cross Train with Yoga or Spin Class
Day 4: Walk for 6 minutes / Jog for 3 minutes / Walk for 2 minutes / Jog for 3 minutes/ Walk 2 minutes / Jog 3 minutes / Walk-Cool Down for 1 minute
Day 5: REST optional or Easy Walk for 20 minutes
Day 6: Repeat Day 4
Day 7: REST or have active fun with family and friends for 30 minutes or more!
Good luck and let's see how this goes! If you are a beginner, repeat this workout for the first 2 weeks and see how you feel before we bump it up 2 weeks from now!
Let's Go! Get Out There!
Kate D Fitness
Breathe Fitness for Women
