I started week 2 today of my C25K based speed improvement program. This called for 11 reps of 1:30 at a 10:00/mile pace and 2:00 at a 12:00/mile pace. I was able to do the whole routine as I had designed it. My biggest problem right now is maintaining a steady pace. I'll be in the middle of one of the fast sections and look down at my watch and find I'm running a 9:00/mile pace rather than 10:00 or I'll find that I'm running 11:00 or 13:00 instead of 12:00/mile during the resting portion. I'm okay with that as long as my speed continues to improve and my legs and lungs don't give out on me.
I did feel like skipping the fast portion a couple of times but I pushed myself through them. It turns out 2:00 is plenty of time for my heart rate to recover from 1:30 of fast running. I think my heart rate recovery is improving.
Today's Stats: I did 3.53 miles in 38:30 for a pace of 10:54 per mile.
Next Up: A possibility of snow is in the forecast for Tuesday night, so I'm not sure what's in store for my Wednesday run. I don't let the cold stop me, but my balance isn't all that great, so if there's any possibility of slipping and falling on ice, I'm probably going to either postpone my run for a day or use the treadmill if possible. I'm really planning on getting to the pool tomorrow after work. It's been so long since I've been in the pool, I'll be starting back at square one.
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