Hi all,

I am looking for working out ideas while I am at the park. right now I run 3 or 5 km each morning- with one day off. I do a cardio workout 2 days a week. With the weather getting warmer I will be taking my 5 year old to the park between dinner and bed time... I want to make use of this time and need ideas on how to workout at the park and not seem like a creeper. I would really like to add abs, back, arms especially as I feel with all the cardio these areas need some extra attention. I have been looking on Pintrest but haven't seen anything that made me feel I am working out, supervising my daughter (who is a daredevil and needs to have a close eye on her) and won't make me few like a creeper... Any suggestions?

Just came home from my longest run with Team Challenge - total of 11 miles, did first 3 with my mentees who do a walk/run training, then caught up with the runners for the rest of the run. Averaged 10:55min/mile, so we were going a bit fast for me in the last 2/3rds of today's run. 

Tomorrow is long run with my FTM group - 9 miles at 10:30 pace.

I'm doing a First Time Marathoners' program with my local running club and like it so far - - Marine Corps' on Oct 27th is going to be my first full. I'd be nervous about doing a plan on my own but if you'd like our training schedule, send me a PM and I'll forward you our calendar b/c it has our long runs, solo runs, and track speedwork on it.

No running....Did some weights and played 3 games of basketball. Playing against young guys makes me realize how old I am!

Have a good weekend

Anyone have a training plan for a first-time marathon runner that you'd recommend?  There are tons all over the internet that promise the world, but would love to hear from anyone that has had good luck with something that they have used.  

Few details: 

I'm about 20 weeks out (Twin Cities Marathon on October 6)
Best time for a 1/2 was 1:59. 
My goal is to finish, not worry about time. 

I'm a Runner's World reader and have been leaning towards their SmartCoachPLUS program.  

Thanks!
John

Just ran 5.12 miles at 10 min/mile pace. How about yous guys?

I also fight the boredom-while-running thing. At the training studio on the treadmill, I watch Netflix on my phone with a bluetooth headset while I jog. Outside I listen to the music on my phone. It helps a little bit.

For circuit training, I have a personal trainer so there is no time nor head space to get bored.

If you want to be in the gym, print out a schedule of things to do--different exercises for diff reps/weight etc. and stretches and put it on a clipboard (look on line or ask a trainer at the gym to help out). Then just follow the list and check off what you are doing. Maybe that will help you not focus on the TIME and just focus on your plan.

Hi All-I did 45 minutes on elliptical as I still am not cleared to run as a result of an acute ankle sprain.  Also did some work on chest and triceps.

Nice to see all of your posts about getting up and about!

Tapering for a Sprint this weekend so some easy spinning on the trainer for 30 mins.

Tom, 

I'm with Brian- I wouldn't risk it...and I'm pretty risky! Recovery from surgery takes such a toll on your body, so be kind to it and only do short bike rides until your insides are up for it!

Plus, you'll have many years of post-op time for long bike rides. I've ridden as  much as 125miles in a day and 545miles in a week post-op RNY!

Maybe take that time to plan your next touring adventure?!?

Take Care,