A visit to the treadmill
I had a lot on yesterday so I decided to go to the gym and run for 45 minutes on the treadmill after class instead of running outside. Unfortunately I had a lot of students asking questions and I didn’t manage to leave class quickly. (This is actually a good thing as students should be asking questions and often they don’t.)
Anyways, to get back on topic, I arrived at the gym a bit late and realised I wouldn’t have time for 45 minutes but I should be able to squeeze in 30 minutes.
So, in a fit of whimsy, I thought I would set the treadmill to do 5Ks in 30 minutes. When I finished C25K this was my combo of time and distance and oh boy was it tough at the time.
Today, my biggest struggle was with boredom. I was trying to watch something on my ipod but it’s a bit hard when you are running. After I had to catch my ipod for the third time I gave up and switched it to music. I’d forgotten that I’d downloaded some running podcasts to listen to but that’s ok as they will be there for tomorrow’s run.
I did the 5K very easily and my heart rate averaged in the 130s which is quite low when you consider it averaged in the 160s about two or so months ago. It’s amazing when you think that 5 months ago I could not and did not run. For anyone out there who thinks they can’t do it, I’m living proof that you can!
I really enjoy this whole getting fit business!
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You are so right about running! It’s amazing how easy it is to go from barely walking to running regularly. What an accomplishment!
I actually prefer the treadmill! It’s funny how everyone gets used to different ways of running.
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 8:18 pm:
I used to prefer the treadmill but it’s just more interesting running outside!
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Bugger will try and comment again, it never showed
. Was saying that I to love this getting fit thing, I seem to be buzzing most days, and with weather like this what more can you say.
Have a great long weekend
Jackie
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 8:19 pm:
You too Jackie.
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Nice to see this inspiration. I’m still in the middle of my C25K so good to see what can happen down the road.
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AndrewE
reply on May 29th, 2008 8:20 pm:
Yep, soon we will be reading of your adventures!
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and *I* really enjoy that last sentence.
powerful ending
powerfully motivating
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Wow that difference in HR shows just how much your body has responded to the changes – not just the looks, but the inside bits and bobs too. Fabbo!
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See.. squeezing it in just to get it done.. No matter what! You are a runner…
I agree… I don’t like the treadmill.. I’d rather gouge out my eyes with a rusty spoon just to kill time!
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Way to go on your accomplishments. That’s awesome that your heart is healthier.
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I agree the treadmill can be a bit dull – helps if there is a TV to watch and the heart rate monitoring is a plus.
Another thing you could look at improvement in your resting heart rate.
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It’s really pretty amazing how quickly the human body acclimates to the exercise regimin. Speed that baby up next time!
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I wish I could run outside, but my knees just can’t take it. The treadmill can get a bit boring at times, but I do intervals, and that keeps it pretty interesting and makes time go by pretty fast.
Also one reason that I will be switching to more non-gym based workouts in the coming month, with the weather now getting nice over here!
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Right on Andrew! It’s amazing what the body can do – what we can become. By the way, what exactly do you use to monitor your heart rate?
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AndrewE
reply on May 30th, 2008 8:12 am:
If I’m outside I use my Garmin 305 and if I’m inside I use my Polar Heart F6.
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I was also amazed at how quickly my body and abilities progressed once I started exercising. Great post, Andrew!
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You can’t be bored for even 2 mins, eh
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