A very good friend of mine recently approached me regarding her current running routine. She asked me to take a look at her routine and tweak it a little bit. If you are in a similar situation take a look at some of the tips I give to Kirstyn as they may apply to you as well. Also, if other fellow runners have any suggestions, by all means add your two cents! Kirstyn's Routine: 1. Stretch 2. Run: 5 miles pace 9:45 (this is my general run) 7.5 miles pace 10:00 (I do this once a week) 10 miles pace 11:00 (I do this every other week, occasionally back to back weeks) 3. After Run: 1/4 mile walk 4. Every Other Day: 3 sets of 20 - Lunges 3 sets of 10 - Push-ups 3 sets of 10 - Leg Raises(lower ab) 3 sets of 35 - Sit-ups 3 sets of 35 - Calf Raises Issue #1: While running during mile 2-4 I get pain in my top to ab muscles. It feels like side stitch but in the center. How do I prevent/treat this? Issue #2: Also I noticed on my 10 milers I stop sweating from miles 6...
Please Note: I am not a doctor. Please consult a physician prior to attempting any of the example workout routines showcased in this blog.