Thursday's Run

Fitness One

January 6, 2011

Treadmill

4.5 miles

45minutes

Truth be told, I like my gym.  I like the bank of treadmills facing Casper mountain; can't wait until I can actually see Casper Mountain when I'm on the treadmill; but why be picky. 

Once again, I worked later than I anticipated and still needed to get out and run.  I went home, chatted to my girls on the phone and finally left for the gym after 7 pm.  That's okay, mine stays open 24 hours and this means I've passed the after-work rush leaving me with just a few fellow souls and a quiet gym.

I was tired and did not want to run; but after the first mile, I settled down, listened to my running mix and watched Auction Kings on the screen in front of me.  After about 3.75 miles running at a 9:27 or so pace, I slowed it down and cranked up the incline percentage to 8 and finally 9.5 and powerhike uphill for a quarter of a mile at a 15min/mile pace.  Then, it was back down to flat and a fast sprint for another quarter mile with the final a gentle slow down from whatever 8.0 translates to min/mile pace on the treadmill.  I am teaching myself to check these things and trying to remember them better; however, I still forget to check and see what my pace is during certain parts - I'm spoiled, my garmin keeps track of that sort of information and I can recall it at will.  I do remember looking at the pace at the end and seeing a flat 10 min/mile pace overall.

A very nice workout with the sweat pouring from me at the end and home to ... yes, twizzlers, nibblers, and leftovers!