I have been working my ass off (literally!) trying to get in shape for my 5K. By shape I mean beating my best time.
Which seems silly because 3 miles is nothing really, when you do 4 every day. But the good thing about goals is I have been pushing myself from my 4.25 miles in 50 minutes, to 3 miles in 35 minutes. I want to get to 3 miles in 30 minutes, and then add hills, so my outside run can be around 30 minutes. Oh and not die.
I have a really slow start when I do 50 minutes. I walk at a 15 minute mile for about 10 minutes before I run.
Lame. So, I'm weaning myself off of that.
I'm pretty good on the nice even padded deck of a treadmill while watching the View. I suck at outside.
I've been working out twice a day and I can say that the only things that don't hurt on my body are my eyelashes, and my hair.
But you know what? I feel awesome!
3 comments:
I don't waste energy starting my run with a walk. Just run. You'll spend all of your energy with only running and your time will improve.
You should add some intervals once a week. They are amazing for increasing your speed (and your fitness and your calorie burn). You can do them on a treadmill or at a local track. Warm up for 10-15 minutes, run for 400 meters, pretty much as fast as you can (say 9 out of 10). Slow to a walk or jog for 2-3 minutes, repeat. Start with 4-6, build up to 8-12.
You'll hate them (and me too, maybe), but you'll love them too because they work.
sister:
well, i see the other people in the gym doing that. i think ill start by shaving a minute at a time off the walk...i only have a month to do it!
Debbie:
Ive tried instead of walking when i get tired to just slow down my speed to a jog. i find i have better stamina that way too, walking makes me lazy and want to keep walking!
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