NYC Marathon Training Week 2

It is way to hot for this non-sense!

Last week, filled with 4th of July fun, family visits and the like made for a challenging week to stay with the training program, but I hung in there! I did spinning as my cross training once and did my long run on the treadmill (4 miles). Early on in the program, my long runs are a bit shorter, so I was able to avoid the 100 degree heat thankfully.

Nothing gets me moving like a good Amber and Gary fight

Training in the summer can be a real challenge, especially last week when the temperatures were legitimately dangerous to work out in. Ideally you get out early in the morning or late in the evening - but a) I was way too tired to get up early this Sunday (lame excuse, I know) and b) it was still scorching hot later in the evening. So I went to the gym. Running on the treadmill isn't the best for a number of reasons - but safety first. Here are some things I do to try to make my treadmill runs a bit more realistic.Completely unscientific, but seems to work for me.

1. Vary the speed. Not crazy, but pick up the pace from time to time, slow it down as well. Not moving is mind numbing enough - going the same pace for an extended period of time puts me to sleep.

2. Set a slight incline. I've been told this helps model wind resistance. I dunno, sure, why not?

3. Don't flip the channels on the TV if at all possible.Find something to watch and forget about it. I'm guilty of this, but it is more important to focus on your run than what is happening on Teen Mom. Let it go. I'll try too. Maybe. Unless Amber and Gary are fighting, then no promises.

Tonight is an easy 4 mile run and this weekend's run goes to 6 miles. Gotta get after it!

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