Last night was supposed to be a 28 minute tempo run outside, but since Minneapolis received about 6 inches of snow in 4 hours…I moved the workout inside to the treadmill.
One thing I don’t like about the treadmill is that I can’t run as fast on the treadmill as I can outside. I know that it’s the opposite of most people’s experience; it’s weird. So, rather than aim for my tempo run on the treadmill, I did a kind of interval/tempo hybrid workout, using the Kara Goucher/Nike/iTunes workout thingy. Here’s an overview:
4” walking
2.5” @ 5.7 (warm-up)
2.5” @ 5.8 (warm-up)
4” @ 6.1 (interval 1)
4” @ 5.9 (recovery 1)
4” @ 6.2 (interval 2)
4” @ 6.0 (recovery 2)
4” @ 6.3 (interval 3)
4” @ 6.1 (recovery 3)
4” @ 6.4 (interval 4)
5” @ 6.0 (cool-down)
So, between the intervals and recovery, that gave me an average pace of 6.1 mph, or 9:50 m/m pace. Nowhere near the previous week’s 8:48, but again—I can’t run fast on a treadmill! It was still a good workout; I felt great afterwards. Then I did my stretches and my core work. Good times.
I also realized something last night, reading my new “Running Times” magazine—I am obsessed with running. Like, seriously obsessed. Most people who know me are probably saying “duh,” but it was a newsflash to me! I not only love running myself, I love reading about it, talking about it, thinking about it…I just love it. If only I could be a professional runner. Maybe someday? (Hey, a girl has the right to dream!)
Tonight is an easy 5. Not sure if I’ll be indoors or out, but it’ll be a good workout. This weekend is 8, and that definitely needs to be outdoors. Please don’t be too cold!
posted by Lola @ 12:21 PM
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