437.67 miles to go.
So I finally bit the bullet and ran on a treadmill this week. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would (based upon past experiences). I went into the gym with a completely different mindset this time. Here's what I did:
- 5 minute warm up at jogging pace
- Every 5 minutes go 0.5 mph faster until you reach your "sprint" mode
- Sprint for as long as you can, aiming for 10-20 minutes
- Every 5 minutes go 0.5 mph slower until you are back at your jogging pace
- 5 minutes jogging cool down
My goal is to spend a longer and longer amount of time at the sprint stage of my run. Also, I recommend at least a 1.5 or 2.0 incline. I'd hate to spend time running flat inside only to get outside for my races this spring and die because there actually are hills in Indiana.
Today, it's -10 degrees outside. Yeah, I won't be running outside or at the gym for a day or two! In the meantime, however, I've found a good work out to supplement (but not totally replace running) called the Home Boot Camp.
Stay warm!!!
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