Week 4 Oct 5 - 12, 2008

I survived last week and was able to get a decent workout in, despite my schedule. Friday I had to drive down to Portland, OR. after work for a class on Saturday. Since I was in classes after work on Wednesday and Thursday nights and I would be in class all day Saturday then have to drive home afterwards, I knew that friday night was my only opportunity to get something in. So as soon as I got to the Hotel I changed into my running shorts and shoes and found the excercise room. I ran at 5 and 6 mph for 30 minutes which I wasn't sure I was ready for at the time but felt really good. After church today I went over to the YMCA to get my week 4 started and ran around the indoor track for 2.5 miles. 1 lap WU, 3 laps run, 1 lap walk, 4 laps run, 1 lap walk, 3 laps run, 2 laps CD. Then went into the weight room and did my normal circuit on the Precor Machines for 30 minutes. I am trying to get my weight down to 195 by Thanksgiving so the weight work should help with that. I would love to have 15-20 less lbs on my knees while running, especially since by then I will be in week 3 of the 16 week Marathon Training schedule. (lots of running!)