Here's what the week has looked like so far:Sunday - rest day
Monday - was supposed to be a 35 minute run, but shin was kinda crabby, so I did 40 minutes on the wind trainer instead :)
Tuesday - put on the new Brooks Trance and headed to the waterfront for a 35 minute run. **note to self - I like the Trance, they are comfy and fit more like an Asics than a Brooks, but they are just a bit too cushy, so they are better on a treadmill I believe !** Pretty nice out ! 3 miles, including hills on the way home .. whew !
Wednesday - rest day, and I got to hang out on the roof with the neighbors !
Thursday - 35 minute run... hmmmm probably waterfront again, so 3 miles.
Friday - cross training... I'm thinkin' either the eliptical or maybe some pilates
Saturday - SIX MILE RUN !! alrighty then. I'll be doing two laps on the outside trail around Greenlake for a total of 6.2. I'm ON IT !
Interesting find from Jeff Galloway about cross training. I'm not sure if I buy into it completely, mostly because I'd rather do weight training than cardio... but food for thought...
Is is necessary to do cross training?
Most of the runners I've worked with did not need to do any cross training. The long runs build endurance, and the short runs between, serve to maintain the adaptations. Cross training will improve overall health and fitness, but this does not have any effect on marathon improvement if my training schedule is used.
Are there any cross training exercises to avoid?
On the non running days, it's best to avoid exercises that use the calf muscles: stair machines, step aerobics, spinning. Maximum recovery of the calf muscle occurs when the muscle is not used in a workout for 48 hours.
Are there any cross training exercises that improve running?
Water running can help you improve your running form. As you move your legs through the running motion, the resistance of the water forces the legs and feet to find a more efficient path.
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