Day 12

I went to the gym thinking that there was a RPM class at 5:30 PM. On reaching the gym I realized it was at 4:15 PM and I missed it :-). I started of with my workout :

3 sets of bicep curls. 10,20,20 lbs
2 sets of arnold press, 10,20 lbs
2 sets of hammer curls, 15,15 lbs
3 sets of leg extension, 30,40,50 lbs
1 set leg press, 40 lbs - 50 reps

Did leg raises and few other exercises for abs.

Rest I don't remember as of now.

Day 11

I am happy to be going as per my schedule. As it was a Saturday, I had to run long.

I started off well today and continued the momentum till the end.

Distance : 11 KM
Time : 1hr 10 mins

Could have done better, but I am happy to have run 11.

No workout.

Day 10

I have decided to post the details about my gym workout. This is what I did today :

3 sets of barbell curls with 10 and then 20lbs on each side

3 sets of arnold press for shoulders with 10 and then 20lbs on each side

3 sets of concentration curls with 20lbs on each side

2 sets of hammer curls with 15lbs on each side

2 sets of front raises for shoulders with 15lbs on each side

Once I was warmed up, I got on to a treadmill. Started my session with a nice 9KM/hr speed for first 1K and then increased my pace gradually. 9 for next 500mts, 10 for next 500mts, 10.5 for next 500mts. Came down to 9 and kept running. Then I decided to have a blast and ran for 400mts at 14.5.

Completed my 5K run in 32 mins.

Best is yet to come :-)

Started legs workout after my run :

3 sets of lunges, 2 without weights, 1 with 7.5lbs on each side

3 sets of leg extension, 30,30,40lbs

3 sets of leg curls, 15,25,25 lbs

2 sets of sitting leg curls, 40,50 lbs

I liked the complete routine and was happy with my workout today.

Day 9 - Happy Holi

The gym was closed today for Holi. I was pissed off whole day sitting at home. Went out with my sis in the evening. But no workout.

Day 8 - Cardio Blast

Today was a great day at gym. As per my schedule I was supposed to run 5K. But because the gym will be closed next day I thought of running a 10K.

Started off pretty well with a 10K/hr pace and carried it for 4K.

Increased my pace a bit and ran another 1K, when the knee bug hit me again.

I had to slow down and once I felt better, I thought of having a blast. I started running at 13.5K/hr and then moved to 14.5K/hr. It was fun to be running at such a pace. This was the first time I was running at 14.5.

I got off the treadmill after running 7K.

Once I was off, I headed towards the RPM studio for cycling workout. As I was late for the class I could do it for 40 mins, but it was a great cardio workout.

Once I was done, my shorts and shirt were all soaked in sweat :-)

Day 7

Day 7, and I am glad to have maintained my schedule till now. Today was a rest day for me with no running.

I went to the gym in the evening and did workout for biceps, shoulders and traps. Couple of exercises for legs as well.

Tomorrow is again a running day with a 5K run.

I have started having eggs again.

Day 6

Today I was supposed to run 10K in the morning, but I didn't feel going for a run in the morning. My legs were sore and I didn't feel like tiring them more.

I went to the gym and joined the RPM class. It was a great 50 min cycling workout.

After this I did lunges, took a steam bath and came back home.

My right thigh muscles are sore and they pain when stretched. I'll do some stretching on Monday.

No running on Monday :-)

Day 5

Today was a good day at the gym. I planned to run 10K. Started with a speed of 9KM/hr and then gradually moved to 10.5 KM/hr.

But I was not able to run for long and had to stop at 6K. My left knee started to pain again. I walked for some distance and then started running again, but was not able to continue for long as my knee started to pain.

I got off after completing 7K in 45 mins. The timing sucked, but I am glad to have run.

I have a 10K tomorrow morning. Hope to run that till finish.

Day 4

Today was a rest day. As I was busy in the evening I didn't even go to the gym for regular workout.

The good news is, I am not working on Saturday night. Now I can run 10K on Sunday morning.

Day 3

As planned I was not going to run today, though the schedule said a 5K run. I started off with a full body workout. Did 2 exercises, 2 sets each for biceps, shoulders and chest. Then did legs workout, which included lunges as well. I have started to do legs workout daily to strengthen my legs.

Cardio - I used the cross trainer for 30 mins, which was good enough to burn 300 Kcals.

Friday is a rest day for me. I have some prior engagements on friday, so I am not sure if I'll be able to make it to the gym. And then Saturday night I have got work to do, so I won't be able to run 10K on Sunday.

Will run 8K on Saturday as per schedule and then join a RPM class on Sunday.

Day 2

Today's target was again 5KM. I started off pretty well, walking for first 200m and then started running at a speed of 9KM/hr. But it was not my day. My left knee started to pain again and I had to stop at 3KM.

Then I did legs workout. Did lunges as well.

Will skip running on Day 3 and use the cross trainer instead. This will help me give some rest to my knee.

Day 1

Today was the first day of my 18-week training. Today's target - 5 KM.

I started off in the gym by legs workout. I stayed away from Squats and lunges which I will start doing from next week.

Started my run with a 200m walk. Ran next 2KM at a speed of 8.5 and then gradually increased my speed. Ended my run again running at 8.5 for last 1KM.

It was fun to be running again.

Time taken - 35 mins.

My first target is to complete 5KM in 30 mins.

Training Plan - Marathon

My Training Plan going into preparation for my first Marathon. I have ran 2 half-marathons till date, but running a Marathon will need more effort and more training.

Apart from running more on weekends I need to strengthen my legs and take care of my left knee which pains at times after long runs.

My aim here is not just to complete the Marathon, but to complete it without any injuries.