Since I did my 2 mile run last night I figured I would wait until tomorrow morning to do my 4 mile run. I prefer to run in the morning outside. But tonight my hubs said he was going to work out and I decided it would be fun to hang with him. Plus I figured I could get the run "out of the way" and not have to worry about getting it done in the morning. So I hopped on the treadmill. I did two miles at 6.5 mph and then a mile at 5mph. The last mile I went back to 6 mph until the last minute when I did 8mph. I was sweating something fierce. Kelly wants more sweaty pics...so here they are.
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Of course the last two pictures were taken after I caught my breath and could stand in an upright position again! It was a tough run. I pushed myself again. Its just who I am I guess. Its easier to push myself on the treadmill because there are numbers staring back at me. When outside I use the garmin watch but unlike the treadmill my speed varies minute to minute. Todays run was 4 miles in 41:55. 605 calories burned according to the treadmill. But in all seriousness, while its nice to push myself once in a while I found that I really wasnt enjoying the run. Going that fast too often is just too much for me. I am more of a 12 minute mile girl (5mph). That is my comfort zone and I can enjoy the run at that speed. Today I couldnt wait for the run to end. So, I will keep my speed workouts limited to my once a week two mile run.
After my run I knew I needed some sort of protein. I had already consumed my calories for the day. But I am learning just how important recovery is, especially when you push yourself. So I asked the hubs to share one with me. Here's what we had:
Its one of the bigger ones I have tried and therefore had more calories and protein. But since we split it that was fine. However, while I enjoyed the taste of it initially, the aftertaste was awful. I will not buy this one again. In the second pic I stuck some of the other samples I am trying out. I have tried a few different protein drinks and have found some really tasty ones.
Well, thats it for tonight. Hopefully I can sleep. It seems that when I run at night I usually have a hard time sleeping. I wonder if thats common?
9 comments:
congratulations on your sweaty run! I ran into your blog from a shout out on kellyislosingweight and I love it! I am having some difficulty staying motivated myself and starting up physical activity, and I am completely inspired by your dedication and your story. How did you start out running? Just by yourself or in a group?
Anyways, just thought I'd say HI and thanks for some motivating thoughts :)BTW-I loved your "benefits of running" post.
Wow... you really kick butt! Seriously!
I think it's common to be riled up a bit when we exercise at night. I was just talking to a friend tonight because we played basketball and she said that when she play late, she doesn't get to fall asleep until like 1 am. I guess it's hard for the body to calm down after a work out. :)
~Margene
Darn, girl! You look fantastic! Way to go! (new follower here)
Holy moly - 605 calories?! Dang Jennifer - & you don't consider yourself a runner?! C'mon now. =)
And you say youre not a runner!?!?!? I say, YES YOU ARE!!! You go girl!!!
Way to go on pushing yourself. I either need to get new glasses or pay better attention. I thought you wrote you ran 65 miles per hour. Wouldn't that be amazing!!!
Keep focused!
Awesome run Jennifer. I can't wait to do some longer distances again and see the high calorie burn.
Great job on the run!!!!
Congrats on your great workout! Keep up the good work!
christine
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