Training Begins

Today is the first day of 12 weeks of training in order to get ready for my 2nd half marathon.  Today's workout was all about the legs and abs.  It was pretty much the same leg workout we have done for the past three months except we increased in weight today.  So here is the breakdown:

LEGS:

3 sets leg press 130 lbs.

3 sets machine kickbacks 35 lbs.

3 sets seated hamstring curl 65 lbs

3 sets stiff legged deadlift 50 lb barbell

3 sets leg extension- 2 sets at 85 lbs, 1 set 90 lbs

3 sets outer abductors 85 lbs

3 sets inner abductors 85 lbs.

3 sets calf raises 35 lbs - 1 set toes straight, 1 toes pointed out, 1 toes pointed in

ABS:

3 sets weighted crunches on decline bench with 10 lbs.

3 sets leg lifts

3 sets side bends on chair with 12 lbs.

3 sets standing side bends with 12 lbs.

The next 12 weeks is going to be all about pushing my body to new limits and also learning to eat in order for my body to have the proper amount of fuel to keep up with all the training.  The eating part is definitely going to be my biggest challenge.  The more I read the more confused I get...lol.  Besides that, this girl likes to have a candy bar or cupcake from time to time :).  Anyway, I'm going to journal the process...what works and doesn't work.  This way I can look back and see my progress and what foods worked and what didn't.  Maybe it will help someone else too.

Talk to you tomorrow!