I am beginning the training to run my 5K in under 40 mins. So today I did the elliptical. I can go farther and faster on the elliptical than I can running. The weird thing, however, is that today was the second time I set the machine for 45 mins, but it only gave me 30 mins. Go figure.
Anyway, today I managed to do 3.13 miles in 35 minutes. Not too bad! I really pushed myself the last 5 minutes of the workout, but I survived OK. The really amazing thing is that I recover so quickly now. My heart rate finally reached 140 (my goal) during the last 30 seconds, and within a minute of my ending the workout and doing the 5 minute cool-down my heart rate was 118 again. Cool, I'm officially getting into shape!
Tomorrow I am going to run. Not sure what (Oh no!! Rocky is playing on TV and I hear the theme song coming up!! eeeeekk!) what I am going to do, but I need to push myself a bit harder! I want to have a better time come July, and I also want to get some more of this weight off me! Like ... maybe another 5-7 pounds. It is just over 4 weeks away, and weight is not coming off easily now, so I'll be gentle with myself! :)
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