Do you have a number in your mind you have to hit in order for it to be a “real” workout? My number has always been 3 miles. When I am on the treadmill, I have to walk, run or do a combo of the two up to the 3 mile marker for it to be “real” workout. Well, apparently 5 miles is the new 3 miles! Lately when I jump on the treadmill, I pound out 5 miles, and don’t really even think twice about it.
It may partially be the great treadmills at the gym. My favorite model is downright cushy, I barely feel my feet hitting the belt…it is like no impact running!
I had a great run yesterday at the gym on this treadmill.
First I peeled an orange and packed it for a snack. I ate half on the way to the gym, half when I was done.
I was feeling kind of sassy yesterday, so I wore my hot pink headband and did a photo shoot by myself in my house.
Hit the gym…here are the stats:
STATS
60 minutes
5.27 miles
614 calories
152 average HR
174 max HR
I never really felt out of breath, my heart rate stayed stable most of the time, and it stayed lower than I would have thought. Guess I’m getting FIT. I ran a “pyramid” of speeds. Basically I started at 5.0 mph and then every 2 minutes put it up a notch until I reached 6.0 mph and then I stuck there for about 5 minutes. I repeated this a few times, but if I felt comfortable at a speed I stuck with it for longer. It is a great way to keep the workout from being super boring.
Got some errands to do today and then I have to work. Hope your first week of December is going great!
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