Day 4 - Getting Into a Groove

 First off, thank you to the folks who have posted comments. It’s both exciting and humbling to know that someone is actually taking the time to share in my newbie ramblings.

Monday again, so back to the gym, back to the treadmill and back to the 5K Fun Run program. This time I started on a pattern that seemed to work and give me a good starting point for building.

At 4 mph, the program divides the workout into 3 minute segments. After walking the first 2 segments I started running (5.5 mph) the first 60 seconds of every other segment. I was pleased to find that after the first couple times running it got a little (emphasis on “little”) easier as I went along.  I made a big push and ran the last two minutes. The 2 mph slow down after that was really appreciated. Total time to go 5K today: 43:06, avg speed 4.2mph.

Rest tomorrow. Run again on Wednesday. The plan is to gradually increase the running time and shorten the walk times. Run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with rest (a.k.a recovery) days in between and on the weekends. We’ll see how well that works out.

Sorry this entry is rather boring. I’ve got plenty of thought to write about but, frankly, I’m ready to turn in for the night. I’ll try to bring something a bit more interesting next time!

Thanks for visiting!

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