Can we talk about my training for next week?

[sawyerthedestroyer]

My first race, the Warrior Dash, is next Saturday. I know it's just a go have fun thing, but I'm slightly competitive, want to do the best that I can, and don't want to wear myself out the week before so can we pretend it's just like any other race?

Here's my planned exercise for this coming week:

S - 3.1 mile run (my long run as of now) & 30+/- mins yoga for runners

M - 30 Day Shred + additional strength training (core and upper body)

T - Run hills 2 - 2 1/2 miles & 30+/- mins yoga for runners

W - 30 Day Shred + additional strength training (core and upper body)

T - Walk with stroller. I'll go to a flat track for an easy stroll. 30+/- mins yoga, an easy flow, not power

F - Rest

S - DASH!

How does this look? Am I over/under-doing it? Would you change anything?

If this works out I'm thinking I'll use this schedule again for future races.

[clseale]

As long as you won't be sore on Saturday from your upper body workout on Wednesday (seems like you have enough time in between,) I think it looks fine. I was surprised to find my arms and back pretty fatigued after the Warrior Dash that I did. There will likely be pile up at many of the obstacles, so mentally plan for that and don't get annoyed/frustrated. Have fun and enjoy the festivities afterwards. We had a really fun day!

[Deleted]

That sounds perfect! Let us know how the race goes. Also, is the "yoga for runners" a DVD you have or a class? Tell me more! I have been looking for something like that.

[sawyerthedestroyer]

I use doyogawithme.com

I think someone on here (maybe it was ML?) suggested it. It's free and has a lot of videos for all different levels. They have a 20 min video for pre-run, a 20 min video for post-run, an injury prevention video, and I think some others. I really enjoy them.