Half Marathon Training – Week 5 – Friday

I made a vow to myself that I would run this 4 mile run nice and easy. I finally was able to slow myself down and just have an enjoyable run. I ran the 4 miles in 37:21 for an 9:20 pace. This is the slowest I have ran since I started training. It was nice to be able to just run and not worry about time or anything. My body was not ready to be pushed as it is still a little tired from running everyday this week. I look forward to not doing any running or lifting until Sunday when I have a 5 mile run.

After finishing up my run, I jumped in my car and headed to the Y for a shoulder and arm workout. I will admit that I am still sore from lifting on Wednesday. I really liked this workout today. We only did one circuit today, but plan on adding another round next week. Here is what we did. This workout will give you a nice pump.

1. Alternate Should Press – 50 seconds
2. In and Out Bicep Curl – 16 reps
3. Two Arm Tricep Kickback – 35 seconds
4. Deep Swimmer Press – 1 minute
5. Concentration Curl – 1 minute
6. Chair Dip – 45 seconds
7. Upright Row – 45 seconds
8. Static Arm Curl – 16 reps
9. Flip Grip Twist – 45 seconds
10. Crouch Cohen Curls – 1 minute
11. Lying Tricep Extensions – 45 seconds

These lifts are adapted from the P90X program. We just eliminated some items and rested as needed. We did not follow the dvd as prescribed, but just took some of the lifts and modified to create our own circuits. I used anywhere between 25-35 lbs dumbbells for the lifts.