The Workout Plan for Q1 2016

Phew! It is getting way too cold for these night runs!

But it burns more fat, right? ;-)

I decided that I would resume my efforts of muscle building next week. For years, I was focused on remaining lean, but as time passed, looking like a twig is the appearance I want to maintain. I want to be strong. I want people to look at me and think that I can handle opening jars myself. ;-)

Ah...that was once my muscle....

Once again, I am going to start incorporating weight training into my running program. This time, instead of using P90X, I am switching to P90X3. The workouts are 30 minutes as opposed to an hour, which will really help me on time in the morning. Also, I NEED cross training in my life. If you just focus on running, you are going to end up like me. Injured and unhappy ALL. THE. TIME. Besides, I know that it will help improve my times and help me feel stronger on my longer runs. Also, I want to look good this summer.

So far, I have made up a 2 month plan which incorporates P90X3's Mass schedule. This will take me right up to the Rock N Roll DC Marathon. I didn't want to schedule anything too close to the marathon and didn't want to schedule any workouts after the marathon because honestly, I want to feel that part out.

Here's what I have developed so far.

WEEK 1-3 (January 10th - 30th)

SUNDAY
Yoga With Adriene
Ab Ripper X3

MONDAY
Yoga With Adriene
Total Synergistics

TUESDAY
Yoga With Adriene
Run

WEDNESDAY
Yoga With Adriene
The Challenge

THURSDAY
Yoga With Adriene
Run
Ab Ripper X3

FRIDAY
Yoga With Adriene
Incinerator

SATURDAY
Yoga With Adriene
Run
Dynamix

WEEK 4 (January 31st - February 6th)

SUNDAY
Yoga With Adriene
Run
Ab Ripper X3

MONDAY
The Warrior

TUESDAY
Run
Dynamix

WEDNESDAY
Pilates 

THURSDAY
Run
Ab Ripper X3

FRIDAY
Yoga X3

SATURDAY
Run
Dynamix

WEEK 5-7 (February 7th - 27th)

SUNDAY
Run
Ab Ripper X3

MONDAY
Eccentric Upper

TUESDAY
Run

WEDNESDAY
Eccentric Lower

THURSDAY
Run
Ab Ripper X3

FRIDAY
Eccentric Upper

SATURDAY
Eccentric Lower
Run
Dynamix

WEEK 8 (February 28th - March 5th)

SUNDAY
Run
Ab Ripper X3

MONDAY
The Warrior

TUESDAY
Run
Dynamix

WEDNESDAY
Pilates

THURSDAY
Run
Ab Ripper X3

FRIDAY
Yoga X

SATURDAY
Run
Dynamix

Although it may look like a lot on my plate, I am allowing myself to skip workouts as needed. The only reason I am giving myself the option is because of injury. I truly want to run this marathon and I want to feel strong doing it. BUT if worse comes to worse, I'll just run the half.

I'll post updates as I make progress through this journey so you all can see if incorporating P90X3 into your training can bring great results!!

Have you ever incorporated any of the P90 or Beach Body programs into your training? What were your results?