Run 35 min
So, I have a cold. Yeah me! My nose is running, my ears are itchy, my throat hurts. Uck! Did I workout?
YES!
I thought why not give it a go. Again, I couldn't go outside today. It SNOWED this morning, and the winds are gusting to 25kts. So, off to they gym I went. I knew I didn't feel great, so pace didn't matter. I was just going to keep running for 35 minutes.
I checked my watch at 1 mile and I'd run about a 12 minute mile. Slow for you guys, but last week I was at a 13 minute mile. My goal was to run 20 laps, but 19 was OK too. I ran 21 laps! That equals a hair over 2.75 miles!!! Again, slow for you guys, but great for me!!!
Kari, this means that I will run my 5K around 40 minutes or less. Much better than last year.
Oh yeah, I'm running in the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 5k Run on Mother's Day. It starts at the Mall of America, goes around the neighborhoods, then back to the mall. It's an amazing event with about 40,000 people for the run/walks. My mom (a survivor), Greg, sister, brother and Aunt Emily (also a survivor) will be there. It will be a great time!
Well, enough for now. I'm off to ice the back and blow my nose.
Deeann
1 comment:
Yay! 12 minute mile is awesome, D! That's big progress already. Remember you'll have some up and some down days (as it looks like you have been), but just keep chugging along. It'll happen as you get more experience with your body, rhythms and strength. Yay!
I think I have the Chi Running book at home. I'll bring it this weeekend, or if I don't make it, I'll mail it up to you. It's interesting and food for thought.
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