So yesterday, my goal was to run my 5K route without feeling close to tears at the end. I changed a couple of things:
I have been starting off my run with 10 minutes, walk 2, and then trying the run 4 walk 1. It just wasn't working out. I read that if I start breaking up the run walk sessions right from the beginning I should be able to last longer throughout the run.
So, I ran 5 walked 1. (I started off with a 1 minute walk because it is up a steep hill and that wears me out) I was able to keep up the 5/1 interval for 4 intervals then I dramatically dropped to 2/2 as I was going uphill and my goal is to be mentally fit by the end of the run.
Wouldn't you know it .... I beat my time! 33.5 minutes I am so happy, I feel re-motivated that I can do this! I was smiling not crying at the end. I could walk the stairs to my door without having to sit for a bit. I'm ready for my 4 mile run tomorrow.
The second thing I started doing was check my pulse while walking. I've been reading about how keeping your pulse at different levels can help improve my running. I'm still learning about it but working on it.
I found a Heart Rate Training Zone Calculator at BrainMac. There are a lot of ads on this site but if you can get past that, there is a lot of interesting info and it will tell you what heart rate you should be working in. I think I was about in my 70-75% training zone and can probably step it up.
I think I'm going to start looking for watches that will check my pulse and be an alarm that goes off for my 5/1 run/walk interval.
Taekwondo today.
5K in 33.5 minutes
10.8 minute mile
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