Sunday, April 15, 2007
First Five Mile Walk/Run
Okay, I did five miles this afternoon at the park. The first 2 miles I walked at 18 min., the next 2 miles I walked at 17 min. and the last mile I did in 14 min. because I ran some. I ran for one minute then walked awhile then ran for 3 min. straight as I was finishing up. My legs got better and better as the mileage increased. My wind was just fine walking, but was a little short with that 3 min. run, but I pushed through it. The disturbing event today was that I had to have a pit stop twice at the restroom in the park. I have never had any frequency problems and could go all day at work without going at all. Maybe that "little bit" of running I did this week has started to affect my bladder suspension...after all I am old enough to have those bladder problems but so far, I have never had problems when I coughed, sneezed, etc. I know, I know, TMI !!!!!!!!! I am hoping this is a temporary thing because I timed myself in the restroom and one stop was 4 min. and the next was 3 min. and that was with NO LINE. I can't do this in Chicago. I've already thought about maybe layering several extra thick Depends...just kidding! All in all, I feel I did very well with the 5 miles. It seemed much easier than the 5K yesterday. What is up with that?
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I got the Garmin 305 and love it. It does have trainer in it that you can program for intervals, then it beeps when the next interval should start. (pretty loudly, but I am not sure if you'd hear it with headphones and music playing (I haven't tried that)
The software for the computer shows you the route, miles and then time in each heart rate zone and pace zone that you set up.
I got it through Amazon.com and there's a $50 rebate going on.
Don't get discouraged on your time. Remember we all have good and bad days -- and as you start to run, your legs will feel more tired, so your walking speed may suffer a little in the beginning. Just be consistent with intervals, increase step-wise. It'll be hard, but you'll steadily increase your endurance.
I don't know if you felt the walking part in the beginnng was difficult, but if you did, think of how easy it is now to walk the pace you started with in January.
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Cheryl,
Check out the MS Track Club race results. You won 3rd place for your age group!! Congratulations!
Jana
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