Get Bigger, Faster, and Stronger with this Half Marathon Lower Body Workout
Today’s…
Cardio Round 1…
For today’s cardio, we will be doing a 35 minute run at a moderate pace. You can either do this on a treadmill or outside, totally up to you. This is the primary focus of our workout today so make it count. Take the first 5 minutes to warm up, then 25 minutes at a pace of 9:30 – 8:15, then end the workout with a 5 minute cool down walk or jog.
Circuit…
Stretch
To end the workout, stretch out those muscles to prevent soreness and injury. Recovery is the most important part after working out, so make sure to take care of your body and it will take care of you. Stretch it out for a total of 10 – 15 minutes depending on how much time you have.
Half Marathon Lower Body workout:
Cardio – 40 minute run:
– 5 minute warm up jog or walk
– 25 minute jog (pace 9:20 – 8:15)
– 5 minute cool down jog or walk
Circuit 1: 4 rounds of the following
– 10 dumbbell goblet squats
– 10 dumbbell calf raises
– 10 split squats (each leg)
– 20 dumbbell lunges
Ab circuit: 2 rounds of the following
– 30 seconds high plank
– 30 seconds elbow plank
– 30 seconds slide plank (each side)
– 30 seconds pike ups
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