Sun Run 2010: Week 19 update
Trying to keep a three-time-a-week running training commitment while dealing with a baby is an interesting challenge, but it is possible with a supportive partner. I have managed to get out three times last week – Monday, Wednesday and today (Sunday). I wasn’t planning on a four-day break but I didn’t have enough time (or energy) to do anything on Thursday to Saturday. On Monday and Wednesday, I ran a 30 minute load – on Monday, 5 minute run, 1 minute walk, which went fine. On Wednesday, I did 10 minute run, 1 minute walk. On the 25th minute I felt fairly winded, but made it relatively comfortably.
On Sunday, I did 35 minutes straight running. I was going to repeat Wednesday’s run, but I felt extraordinarily well on the treadmill that I continued and did the run continuously. I was only interrupted by the fact that the gym closed and I wanted to leave about 5 minutes for a proper cool-down. It was a rather strange feeling – no cardiovascular problems, no feet problem, no back problems – it felt like I could have done the whole 10km right there and then if given the opportunity.
During the next week, I am going to try to step up my running endurance to 40-45 minutes and make sure I still have my cardiovascular strength. During the month of April I will also have to time things such that I will be able to do the run cleanly, which means doing a few 10km experimental runs, with at least one of them outside when the weather is a bit nicer.
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