I'm finally caught up on my blogposts. This is my run journal for tonight.
Today's Run:
5 minute warmup
1 minute run
1.5 minute jog
Repeat Run/Jog interval 7 more times
1 minute run
5 minute cooldown
Map of Day 2:
http://www.runningmap.com/?id=300909
Total distance: 2.30 miles (.80 short of a 5k)
Total time: 31 minutes Current weight: 217.5 lbs (lost .5 lbs)
Walk pace: 15:22 /mi (slower)
Run pace: 10:19 /mi (:28 faster!)
Fastest run pace: 8:43 /mi (:20 slower)
It was really freakin' hot outside. Luckily, I started running at 8:30, and the sun was down mostly before I actually started running. I kept my 9 minute run pace for the first 6 runs, then I slowed down slightly. I'm very excited about that. : ) I couldn't imagine myself doing this 9 weeks ago!
Day 2 complete!
August 3, 2011
Since the catalyst of me wanting to run was that I wanted to lose weight, I think my next choose makes the most sense. In reading forums and talking to folks I know that run, it seems that running at a faster pace will cause you to lose weight faster, which makes complete sense to me. I have decided to do the same program again (C25K), but I am actually running (a 9-11 minute pace) when it tells me to run, and I am jogging (aiming for a 13 minute pace) when it tells me to walk. By the time I get to the longer runs, I'm planning on keeping the faster "run" pace.
Today's Run:
5 minute warmup (15-16 min pace)
1 minute run (9-11 minute pace)
1.5 minute jog (13 minute pace)
Repeat Run/Jog interval 7 more times
1 minute run
5 minute cooldown
Map of Day 1:
http://www.runningmap.com/?id=300909
Total distance: 2.30 miles (.80 short of a 5k)
Total time: 31 minutes Current weight: 217.5 lbs (lost .5 lbs)
Walk pace: 14:55 /mi (faster)
Run pace: 10:47 /mi (2:38 faster)
Fastest run pace: 8:23 /mi
The running was challenging, but I like the change of pace of doing interval training again. I kept up the running pace for the first 3 runs, then I started to get slightly slower.
Day 1 complete!
