Ran another two miles today - started out with 1 mile walking, then ran 2 straight miles, then walked another 1.5 miles. Decided to wear the HRM today out of curiosity. My HR while walking was right around 120. However, when I started running, it shot up to the 170's, giving me a good indication that my cardiovascular fitness still has a ways to go. Mile splits for the two miles I ran were:
1st mile: 7:44 (felt good and relaxed)
2nd mile: 6:44 (I started off at the same pace as the first mile, but about halfway through, my competitive juices started flowing, and I stepped up the pace)
I think that next week I am going to add more mileage. My wife got as an early birthday present from her best friend a registration in a local 4.2 mile run which is run on her birthday. The event is called Pat's Run, in honor of Pat Tillman, and the event benefits the Pat Tillman foundation. I have decided that I am going to run in it as well, so I need to start upping my mileage. The event is on April 7, so I have about 1 1/2 months left. Should be plenty of time. |