When I set out today I wasn't sure whether I'd be running D1 or D2... when Mr. Ullrey came on at the end of 5 minutes I decided it would be D1 again. I think it was a wise decision as the 2nd and 3rd 5 minute intervals were a challenge.
It also appears that my SDM just continued from my last run, which isn't helpful at all. It said I ran 4.09 km so I can only assume that's what happened. That must've effected my pace too but I've included the pace that it gave me. I'll have to figure out how to change that.
I'm getting nervous about the 5k. I don't think I'll be finished the C25k program in time... Maybe I'll just have to start planning to do run/walk intervals?
Stats:
3.32 km
9:20 km/hr
SDM:
2.05 km
10:25 km/hr
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
W5D1 Part 2
It's been 3 weeks since my last run. It's been almost constantly raining and we've had Mother's Day, our Anniversary, and my Graduation in the past 3 weeks. I know that I could've fit the runs in if I had tried harder but my motivation just wasn't there. I had every intention of getting back to it and I'm glad I finally did!
Considering how difficult my last 2 runs were and the 3 week break I decided to back to the last 'comfortable' run I did which was W5D1. I was confident that I could manage 3 5-minute intervals and I did just fine. They were actually a bit of a struggle in spots though so I think I might repeat the same run again on Tuesday until I feel I can increase my run time without too much extra effort. I think the struggle I had with W7 really impacted my perception of myself as a 'runner'. I had felt strong and capable up until that point and W7 really made me doubt myself. I intend to just keep on truckin' and I feel that as long as I'm out there running, it doesn't matter if I'm running intervals or for a solid 25 minute stretch. It'll come in time.
Speaking of time, there are 37 days until my first 5k.
I have 2 sets of stats. One is from mapping my entire route, including warm up 5 minute walk and cool down 5 minute walk. The other is from my fancy new Nike Tailwind SDM that I picked up for next to nothing on Ebay. I use it for the actual running/walking in between the warm up and cool down.
Entire run:
3.32 km
9:41 min/km
SDM:
2.04 km
10:24 min/km
Considering how difficult my last 2 runs were and the 3 week break I decided to back to the last 'comfortable' run I did which was W5D1. I was confident that I could manage 3 5-minute intervals and I did just fine. They were actually a bit of a struggle in spots though so I think I might repeat the same run again on Tuesday until I feel I can increase my run time without too much extra effort. I think the struggle I had with W7 really impacted my perception of myself as a 'runner'. I had felt strong and capable up until that point and W7 really made me doubt myself. I intend to just keep on truckin' and I feel that as long as I'm out there running, it doesn't matter if I'm running intervals or for a solid 25 minute stretch. It'll come in time.
Speaking of time, there are 37 days until my first 5k.
I have 2 sets of stats. One is from mapping my entire route, including warm up 5 minute walk and cool down 5 minute walk. The other is from my fancy new Nike Tailwind SDM that I picked up for next to nothing on Ebay. I use it for the actual running/walking in between the warm up and cool down.
Entire run:
3.32 km
9:41 min/km
SDM:
2.04 km
10:24 min/km
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