I think I'm becoming a runner. Kay and I ran 3 minutes straight yesterday, and we did that twice. I also ran 2.5 minutes accidentally, because I wasn't on the same page as Kay. Oh, well I just burned some extra calories there. So we were running at a pace of 5.0mph, so in 3 minutes we ran 1/4 mile! Whooo hooo. Remember several post back that was one of my goals? to run 1/4 mile without stopping? I can do it now!!! That's once around a track...without stopping! I can't believe it.
We had snowstorm overnight and got about 7 inches. I started my morning by eating rice crispy cereal w/banana and a big mug of tea, then I went out to clean off my van and shovel the sidewalks, then I got the snow-blower out and did the driveway. I got all sweaty and had to changes clothes to go to work. I made it to work safely, but I saw several cars in the ditch along US 23 on my way. So, I figure I burned calories this morning already. If the roads are okay tonight, I'm going to run at the gym!!!
While the workout was not easy, I am surprised that it was no where near as hard as I feared it would be. What *does* this mean? Are we really doing it?!
ReplyDeleteI have read online that many people give up on the program around weeks 4 or 5; we must not give up! Hey, so it takes us two weeks per level (maybe we should re-name them levels rather than weeks) but *we are doing it!* And we shall continue all year if that is what it takes to get us into shape. However, I think we are stronger than we think. ...maybe :) 5 mins does sound intimidating!
yeah, 5 mins sound like a lot. I think I can do it, if my knee cooperates. My heart rate and breathing seem okay at 3 minutes, so maybe I can do 5. Maybe we are not as OLD as we think.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! :-D
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