Today's run started on a bright sunny day but as unpredictable as we've known the weather to be, a a sudden slight drizzle midway escalated into heavy downpour towards the end. I'm not that big of a fan of running in the rain, mainly because I don't normally bring fresh clothes to change and wearing damp clothes and shoes could get quite chilly. Good thing my run had almost ended (save for the cooldown) and I was able to find shelter until the rain stopped.
So that was the unexpected highlight of today's run. Otherwise, the run itself had been quite encouraging. In my previous post, I mentioned I'll be doing a minor tweak to my interval program. So to make it official, starting today, I'll be doing 4 sets of 5-minute jogs, with 3 sets of 4-minute walks in between for the rest of the week.
I'm happy to say that the more demanding program did not affect my stamina at all. Or more precisely, I didn't feel overly tired from the run. I also may have recorded my best 5-minute jog time yet during these 2 weeks, although I am not sure how much influence the adrenaline to rush to shelter from the rain had on this result.
Below is a recap of my runs so far. From the table, today's run was actually the best by far in terms of pace (16:02 mins/mi). I'm not going to get all hung up with records though, as I feel it would just give me unnecessary pressure. My objective for now is consistency and ensure I complete my runs without being overly tired. I'm also keeping in mind that this fitness goal is for 2018 so I don't really want to rush and burn myself out prematurely.
Training Program
(Disclaimer: This is not based on any expert recommended training plan.)
| Week | Day | Date | Distance (mi) | Duration (min) | Pace (min/mi) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4/25 | 2.36 | 37:49 | 16:02 | 247 |
| 2 | 4/24 | 2.13 | 37:05 | 17:26 | 197 | |
| 1 | 4/23 | No run |
Training Program: 3 sets of 5-minute walks, followed by 5-minute slow jogs.
(Disclaimer: I am not following any expert recommended training plan here. I just want to gauge my tolerance level and get into the groove of this lifestyle again.)
| Week | Day | Date | Distance (mi) | Duration (min) | Pace (min/mi) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 4/22 | No run | |||
| 6 | 4/21 | No run | ||||
| 5 | 4/20 | 2.36 | 40:01 | 16:59 | 231 | |
| 4 | 4/19 | 2.10 | 40:02 | 19:06 | 206 | |
| 3 | 4/18 | No run | ||||
| 2 | 4/17 | 2.93 | 56:30 | 19:19 | 278 | |
| 1 | 4/16 | 2.21 | 43:46 | 19:50 | 210 |
Running Journal Overview: This is a run series journal that I aim to update regularly. My objective for posting is to give myself a check and hopefully implant the discipline of being consistent with my fitness plan into my system. I invite everyone who comes across this journal to also adopt a healthier lifestyle and be more active and fit. Your fitness goals may not be the same as mine, but let's try to achieve our goals together.
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