Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Couch to 5k: Week 8, Day 3.2

I've been stuck on week 8 for longer than I had hoped to be.  Today was my 5th day of week 8.  The good news is, I think I've conquered it.  My plan is to start week 9 on Thursday. 

I brought the run inside today onto the treadmill in the fitness center at work.  It was boring but I did it.  The one thing I like about the treadmill is the ease of pace management.  I was able to find my pace and stick with it throughout the run and then incrementally increase the speed over the last 5 minutes.  28 minutes is still not an easy run, and I'm not sure it ever will be, but I know I can do it if I manage my pace correctly. 

Today's Stats:  I covered what the treadmill said was 2.8 miles in 34:45 for a pace of 12:25/mile.

Next Up:  Tomorrow afternoon I hope to get back to the pool for another 700 yard workout.  Thursday brings up C25K Week 9, Day 1 which only adds two minutes to the run for a total of 30 minutes.  I know I could have done another two minutes this morning, so if I can keep my speed in check 30 minutes shouldn't be a problem.

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