Friday Morning Run

This was my first outside run in a while, and while I didn't exactly find it easy, my pace and distance were the best ever. I definitely prefer outside running, especially now the weather is cooler, but I'll have to stick to the treadmill while travelling.

Summary:

Run: 5 min walk; 30 min jog; 3 min walk

Terrain: Outdoors, cloudy, cool

Pace: 8'15''

Distance: 4.69 km

Heart Rate: Maximum 180; Average 168

Tuesday night run

So I did my second 30 minute run and again did my best pace. I'm hoping now that I've proved I can do it twice that I can continue to run the 30 minutes, getting stronger and faster as I go. Hopefully I may get an outside run in towards the end of the week, but we'll see how that goes.

Summary:

Run: 5 min walk; 30 min jog; 3 min walk

Terrain: Treadmill, 2% incline

Pace: 8'38''

Distance: 4.32 km

Heart Rate: Maximum 175; Average 160

First 30 minute run

So I finally did it, I started the C25K in late November, which technically means I should have been running 30 minutes straight in 10 weeks, or by late Jan, but I am Too Fat to Run, so I guess early march isn't too bad. Now all I have to do is maintain it. My aim is to run 30 minutes each run for 5 weeks, and then after that try and work on my pace/distance, we'll see how that goes.

Summary:

Run: 5 min walk; 30 min jog; 3 min walk

Terrain: Treadmill, 2% incline

Distance: 4.3 km

Pace: 8'46''

Heart Rate: Maximum 175; Average 158

Tuesday Night Run

So I ran my longest again tonight. 28 minutes straight! It was a struggle, but then if it was easy everyone would do it right? I also had another great pace and can't wait to see if I can get to the 29 minute or 30 minute point on Thursday, but I probably shouldn't think too far ahead right?

Summary:

Run: 5 min walk; 28 min jog; 3 min walk

Terrain: Treadmill, 2% incline

Pace: 8'41''

Distance: 4.13 km

Heart Rate: Maximum 176; Average 160

Thursday Night Run

Back on the treadmill, but after some online advice I made my 25 minute run! I was about to give up, but I'm so glad I didn't and I can't wait for my next go. The treadmill's not really the dreadmill after all! What was the advice? Slow the speed down, and due to this I actually had my best pace ever!

Summary:

Run: 5 min walk; 25 min jog; 3 min walk

Terrain: Treadmill, 2% incline

Distance: 3.69 km

Pace: 8'54'' best ever!!!!

Heart Rate: Maximum 179; Average 163

Monday on the treadmill

It was a horrible run tonight, maybe it was thinking about it for 30 minutes before half heartily deciding I may as well or maybe I'm just down on myself (because the numbers aren't THAT bad). I've had enough of the treadmill but struggling for other running options. It just keeps on making me feel like I'm going backwards and not making any progress. I thought this was meant to be "easy" and "fun"? Yeah right...

Summary:
Run: 3 min walk; 11 min jog; 2 min walk; 7 min jog; 3 min walk

Terrain: Treadmill, 2% incline

Pace: 9'00''

Distance: 2.93 km

Heart Rate: Maximum 175; Average 156

15 km Walk

It was a beautiful day in Auckland today, so we decided to do a training walk along the harbour to Mission Bay and back. It was an easy 15.8 km return walk, in the sun, and needless to say we got a bit burnt! There's not a lot to summarise with, but if your looking for a walking/running path/route in Auckland, this is the way to go.