When I ran my first 5K back in September I never imagined I would be training for a half marathon. Now today here I am running the 3 miles as training! I did a quick warm up and then off I went. My first mile was 8 minutes and then I walked for 30 seconds. Then I decided to turn it up and I ran the next mile in 7.1 minutes! After that I went right into the last mile and did it in 6.9 minutes! This is my fastest mile yet! The end result? I finished 3.1 miles in only 24 minutes! Woot woot!!!!
After that I kept running just at a slower 8.9 min/mile for one more mile. I saw what I love about running when I checked my Polar HRM:
Yep thats just from 35 minutes of running on the treadmill!
After that treadmill run I headed home to do some weight training. Weight training has been a hot topic lately amoung some of my favorite fellow tweeps! I have been weight training since day 1 of my journey. It began with 3 pound hand weights and a large huffing and puffing me struggling through a workout routine. Now I use 10 pound hand weights and also a 15 pound kettlebell. It has taken a long time but I am finally toned and feeling like all my hard work is starting to pay off.
I keep weight training for several reasons. I will do a whole post about it soon, but mainly it burns calories, builds muscle and muscle burns more calories on a daily basis than fat.
The whole workout was not long just 55 minutes but it was effective burning 501 calories:
8 comments:
good job!
You go, girl!! Once again, something else I can add to my "Fit Bee Motivation List"
Good job!!! I always have to pinch myself after doing my workouts now. I still can't believe I'm running 3.1 miles every other day, cycling and lifting....I love life!
I have just finished week #3 of the Couch 2 5K program and look forward to being able to complete a 5K. This week was CHALLENGING for me! I also completely agree about strength training and building muscle.
Aww Joanna thanks!
great job Sheri it is a good feeling!
Melissa good job keep on track the couch to 5K is how I began last year!
I am impressed! I get my share of cardio in but just have never been able to get myself out there running! Guess you just have to find something you can enjoy and go after it.
that's awesome!! :) great work. and i'm totally jealous (in a good, motivating kinda way)
thank you!
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