This week I read an article on Runners World that discussed how weight training helps to improve your running. I started to do 3 sets of 10 pull-ups at the gym and worked out my chest, did concentrated curls, curls, and leg extensions. I continued running this week at the same distance and I plan on increasing my mileage to about 3 miles this week. I took my cycling class 3 times this week and it has helped make a difference in my running because I do not get tired as fast as I did my first week of training.
I have decided to start my healthy diet so I have been substituting tea for coffee, which was rough the first few days, but I actually started to like it. It's a lot lighter than coffee and I don't feel a rush of fatigue after I drink it, like I normally would with coffee. I have been eating a lot of healthier foods in the last week, such as salads, sweet potatoes, quinoa, spinach, beans, and chicken. Eating vegetables has given me more energy and I do not feel as sluggish on my runs. All of these factors in my diet have contributed to improving my running.
I have continued with my squats and planks throughout the week and I have found more tips on diet, stretches, and how to find comfortable running sneakers on Runners World. I also have been using an app called Runtastic, which has been helpful in documenting my time and mileage. I cannot wait to see my improvements in time and to achieve my goal of reaching a 10k!
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