New Workout Goals

I'm not getting any better in my marathon training. I think I'm actually getting worse. All this week, running has been a struggle and I haven't been able to run too far without having to walk. My body just feels tired, especially in my arms and my shoulders. So, I'm setting new workout goals to try to build up my muscle and core strength.

This is my new plan:

I will do at least half an hour of yoga at least three times a week. I was pretty consistent with doing at least half an hour of yoga a few times a week after I got home from work a few months ago, but stopped for whatever reason. I need to start from the beginning with this again.

I will wake up earlier on the weekdays to do at least 45 minutes of running and I mean running, no slow jog. I think I've been too easy on myself on my speed and can probably be faster if I pushed myself a little more. I will still start off each run slowly, of course, since I want to give myself time to warm up and not get hurt, but by ten minutes into the morning jog I should be running.

I will spend more time on strength training on the weekdays. And, I will not wuss out when I get tired. No more lying down on the floor and quitting when I'm tired of crunches.

I will do intervals, where I'll alternate between sprinting and jogging/walking, twice a week. I will not be embarrassed or feel silly at the fact that I'll be running as fast as I can only to follow that immediately with moving slowly.

I will do one long run, starting at 7 miles and working my way up gradually, once a week.

I will not be scared to run up hills.

I will stick with these goals.