Fitness: Marathon in July Week Two Progress

2 weeks down, two more weeks to go! How am I progressing thus far? Hmmm, let me see…

Week two was the week of progression. Although I didn't run nearly as much, I incorporated other modes of exercise into my regimen, hopefully making me a stronger runner in the long run. Here's how I faired:

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Monday - Running - 4.5 Miles - Compared to last week, I decreased my time by 10 minutes! Talk about progress!! I pushed through, I didn't walk and I kept focus. "My body can handle it", I kept telling myself and guess what?! It did.

Tuesday - Strength - Ab Workout - This included sit-ups, crunches and push-ups. My upper body strength is ridiculously low (to me) especially since I used to lift bodies constantly and barely lift anything now.  I've got to do better.

Wednesday - Running - 3.02 Miles - Again, compared to last weeks 2.5 mile run, I completed .5 relatively the same amount of time! #progress

Thursday - Rest Day

Friday - Running - .6 miles. Yes, .6 miles is correct. I went out to run and got caught in the rain - literally. I ran home so fast …

Saturday - Cross Fit - 12 minute workout (2 minutes of exercise followed by one minute of rest; objective: complete as many reps possible). This workout included medicine ball sit-ups, push ups, box jumps and tire flips. My favorite exercise were the tire flips - 215 lbs of beasting! That's the life I live!!

Sunday - Rest Day 

I ran a total of 8.12 miles this week - not bad considering the other chances I made in my workout regimen. My total run for the Marathon in July Challenge: 24.34 miles! Wow!! I'm almost at my 26.2 mile goal - awesome!

For those of you who are running with me - don't give up! Keep pushing!! You have two more weeks to get your distance in and I know you can do it!

How are you progressing in this challenge?