Distance: 3.00 miles
Time: 28:21 (2.5 miles) 6:14 (.5 miles)
Route: 1/2 mile on the track, 2.5 miles on the treadmill
Today I am officially back on the bandwagon. I know that I said that last week, but I really mean it this week. I took a look at my Bay to Breakers countdown and realized that I don't have as much time as I thought I did! Plus, we have a ball to go to on April 25th, so I need to at least TRY to get my butt in to some sort of shape.
I have a new sensor for my Nike+. I meant to use it before the MGM (Mardi Gras Marathon), but I got lazy and side tracked. So, I dusted it off (literally, dust went everywhere), and went over to the track. I ran a half mile to make sure I callibrated it correctly. I decided to go inside and hit the treadmill, as the bugs were coming out and I'm trying to run on softer surfaces while I build my strength, speed and endurance back up. It was a good, fast run. My lungs burned a little, but they haven't been used in this capacity in a long time. I could feel my shins a little, but I just kept going and will stretch them out in a bit. I saw Old Dude and we did our usual head bob. For my cool down, I actually ratcheted the incline up to 3.5. I need to start working on inclines, as Bay to Breakers is in my favorite city of San Francisco...it's NOT flat by any means. :)
So, there you have it. Post numero dos.
Yay! Great job Scooter!! Way to get back on it!! We *heart* hills, yes we do, hills are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWOOT! Great job Grasshoppa! I "heart" hills too!! Fartlek training is the best there is!
ReplyDelete1. Find a BIG hill!
2. RUN as fast as you can up the hill.
3. Jog SLOW down the hill.
4. REPEAT
You will see big differences in your speed doing this. I would recommend once or twice per week! Hugs & Love!!