Just in case anyone is interested in the training schedules I have followed for the past couple of weeks to get ready for the 3-Day walk visit the website for a copy of their recommended training schedule.
I have used a combination of this schedule and a marathon training schedule, similar to one from Hal Higdon. I have 3 days of walking/running and 3 days of inline skating each week for 19 weeks. I stretch everyday for 15-20 minutes and try to incorporate strength training in different core muscle groups each day.
These training schedules are not recommended for someone trying to "diet", it is VERY important to keep your body hydrated and enough protein and vitamins to replenish after training sessions. If anyone is interested in the training schedule I am following send me an email and I will forward it to you (the file is in Excel).
The personal trainer I worked with was very helpful in adjusting my eating so that I was still able to keep with my WW lifestyle. I made it clear to her that I was not on a "diet" rather I was changing my lifestyle. Her suggestion to me was to drink plenty of water mixed with sports drinks before and during workouts (these do not count towards daily point), as for APs if I earn over 4 points I need to use the points during that day (example: if I earned 8 points I would use 4 points that same day in APs). This will help to make sure you are getting enough calories and your body doesn't start to store fat. I received the same information/tips from several people and so far I have either maintained or lost just about every week. Much of my loss is in inches, in the 8 weeks of training I have completed thus far I have lost over 12 inches overall!
Hope this helps anyone interested in what I have been doing.
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So you are working hard. Take a look at Jeff Galloways running website. He has some great ideas for running injury free. Definately add carbs to your food intake on the days you are training. When I train with the trainer, I am starving throughout the day. A bagel with peanut butter seems to help. Another thought...eat about 200 calories within an hour of completing your workout--otherwise your body stores fat. Good luck-- Keep us "posted" on your training.
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