Strength Training

Those who know me...fitness wise...know I absolutely hate strength training in all ways, shape & form. For my first marathon, I did absolutely ZERO strength training. Well, since December 28th I have been rather consistent in that department.

I first started off with planks: forearm planks, side planks, side plank rotations.
I did about 20 seconds & dropped to the floor panting. Needless to say, my abdominal area was rather weak.

It has been about...a month & a half and I am getting much stronger!
Forearm planks: 65 seconds
Side plank rotations w/ push-up: pyramid sets of 3; 8, 6, 4 reps

It's easy to incorporate strength training when I can do it in front of the telley and watch half an episode of Dr. Oz. Goes by quick!

As for an update on my P-Tendonitis, it feels much, much better after...3 days off it completely with some icing & elevation. I went on the dreaded ET (elliptical trainer) today since I think it doesn't stress the tendon as much as some running would have. I bring my textbook "Research Techniques for the Health Sciences" to do my reading and before I know it, it's been an hour and I have finished my readings for the week!
It works in tandem bc I am forced to NOT fall asleep since I'm power-stepping away, the book is a little...dry.

In conclusion, I enjoy strength training now that I see the results.

-c