Monday Workout & Playlist

Good morning runners! I know that many of you are like me--when it isn't marathon season, you wake up in the morning without a real plan for what your workout is going to look like during the day. You end up starting your workout too late and falling back on the same, repetitive thing that has long since stopped delivering results. It is summer racing season, and whether you're winning 5Ks or doing them to compete against yourself, you can't afford to let yourself fall off the pace.

As much as possible, I'll be posting workouts that mirror my own routine here. Keep in mind that I am an Intermediate-type runner with an eye on fall marathons--if you're a beginner, pare down these workouts appropriately; if you're an advanced or super-fast runner, rachet up the running days and train with a buddy or two to help get the most out of your training.

Also, we'll throw in a few musical or otherwise-motivating videos to get you rolling:

MONDAY WORKOUT:

Cross-training: 45 minute bike, 35 minute elliptical
Weights: Upper body circuit--10 exercises, 3 sets x 10 reps (modified 300 workout)

MONDAY PLAYLIST:







The only easy day was yesterday. Today is Monday--make it count. Work harder than your competition and kick some ass today.

Run smart, run free. (Or cross-train smart, cross-train free?)