After the 5K Sunday, I took Monday and Tuesday off. I think. I'm having trouble remembering because it's been such a crazy week. I used the elliptical machine on Wednesday, swam Thursday, and used the elliptical again today. I've gotten to where I can go 20 solid minute on the elliptical at a pretty good rate. I try to keep my heart rate between 140 & 160ish depending upon the difficulty level at which the machine is set. Swimming is still pretty challenging. I can do 100 yards nonstop but I have to change up strokes. I'm alternating 25 yards freestyle & 25 yards backstroke for the 100 and 50 yard swims.
Couch to 5K starts again on Monday. I'm starting back on day one. I know I'm more advanced than that, but I think it will be good for my legs to start at the beginning. Also, my daughters have expressed an interest in joining us in a 5K, so we'll be doing the program as a family, at least until they get tired of getting up at 6 to run. On my days not running, I'm hoping to have time to swim or use the elliptical.
If I can just run from here on without injury or nagging pain I'll consider myself successful.
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