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wallwalker) wrote2016-08-28 01:14 pm
wallwalker) wrote2016-08-28 01:14 pm
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Jog on
My first week of interval running.
All of my first week runs were 25 minutes. According to the program I've been using to track things, here's what my distances look like:
8/22: 2.6 kilometers (1.2 miles.)
8/24: 2.9 kilometers (1.3 miles.)
8/27: 2.2 kilometers (one mile.)
None of these are super-great for a twenty-five minute session, but it's my first week. :/
I was running on a treadmill for the first two runs and ran outside around midday for the third, which probably accounts for the difference. It's harder to track speed, and a lot harder to run anyway when it's that hot.
I've noticed one thing: No matter how long or how carefully I cool down, my heart rate still seems to take a ridiculous amount of time to slow back down. The nurse I talked to about this said that it would get easier once I got into better shape. I hope he's right.
I've been running on mostly flat tracks/low incline settings so far. Since I've only been doing this for a week, I don't want to wear myself out yet. That's why I stopped last time I was jogging, I think - I did a mile-long jog at midday and then gave up because I didn't get the time I wanted. But if I can just keep in mind that I'm not trying to be perfect, I think I can succeed.
All of my first week runs were 25 minutes. According to the program I've been using to track things, here's what my distances look like:
8/22: 2.6 kilometers (1.2 miles.)
8/24: 2.9 kilometers (1.3 miles.)
8/27: 2.2 kilometers (one mile.)
None of these are super-great for a twenty-five minute session, but it's my first week. :/
I was running on a treadmill for the first two runs and ran outside around midday for the third, which probably accounts for the difference. It's harder to track speed, and a lot harder to run anyway when it's that hot.
I've noticed one thing: No matter how long or how carefully I cool down, my heart rate still seems to take a ridiculous amount of time to slow back down. The nurse I talked to about this said that it would get easier once I got into better shape. I hope he's right.
I've been running on mostly flat tracks/low incline settings so far. Since I've only been doing this for a week, I don't want to wear myself out yet. That's why I stopped last time I was jogging, I think - I did a mile-long jog at midday and then gave up because I didn't get the time I wanted. But if I can just keep in mind that I'm not trying to be perfect, I think I can succeed.