Back to two miles! The first mile was a bit tough - windy today - and my lower legs didn't really want to do it. I pressed on. Still gotta learn to keep my pace down. The first mile was 10:20, and I had a hard time keeping my heart rate below 172 bpm. I had to walk for about 30 seconds after the first mile - when my heart rate dropped below 160, I started again. This time my heart rate stayed below 168, and I finished the second mile in 11 minutes. It's a bit slow, I know - but I'm trying. I'm really hoping to make 10 minute miles at the 5K on December 4.
Felt really good after the second mile. Tempted to go further. I think maybe this weekend I will try for 2.5 miles. Right after the run my lower leg muscles (not the calves) were complaining a bit, but it only lasted about two hours. Next time I will try to ice my lower legs - gotta figure out how to do that. Perhaps I will have to resort to an ice bath? Later in the day, my hamstrings became REALLY tight. Stretched in the evening while watching TV.
I can feel my muscles getting looser every day. I like the feeling! After fully stretching my legs and walking briskly for a few minutes, I can touch the ground now! I have never been able to do that before! And last night, I put my heart rate monitor on just for kicks - I can get it down to 66 if I lay still in the bed! It used to be over 90!
Mile Splits: 10:20, 11:00. Weather: 65 and overcast, with winds gusting to 60 mph. Clothing: long sleeve shirt, shorts, zip-up running jacket, and Feetures running socks. I would feel a bit warm when the wind wasn't blowing, but when it gusted, I cooled right off. Given the variable winds, this was about the best I could do. Pre-run beverage: Water. Post run: Weight Watchers smoothie mix with one cup milk, a few strawberries, and a frozen banana.
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