So I managed to convince Eoin to come running with me this evening since its one of my easier training sessions and he's trying to get fit to get back to football. I am secretly plotting to get him to marathon fitness so that he'll run the marathon with me. We did 35 minutes: 3 mins running, 2 mins walking which equated to 2.7 miles. 12.96 minutes per mile, not bad eh?
I must say I found the stop/start method of this training quite demanding on the old legs. I never thought I'd say this but running without stopping to walk seems a bit easier, maybe because I don't think about running and don't have to time myself so my mind can wander elsewhere. Anyways, Eoin was very amusing and kept making me laugh which in turn messed up my breathing and by the end of the 1st mile I was beginning to huff and puff. Note to self: gag Eoin on all future runs. He also decided to belt out the last 50 metres at full speed, leaving me lagging behind.
Tip of the Day: Watching a fully grown man sprint for 50 metres Phoebe Buffay style WILL make you wet your pants. Ensure bladder is empty before embarking on such activities.
Challenges: Remembering to stop running after 3 minutes and start running after 2. Keeping one eye on the clock intensifies the training and makes it last forever...
Successes: Not wetting my pants at Eoin. Getting Scout back on her lead in less than 25 minutes. Not being arrested by the police for Boo's public displays of affection towards Scout.
Thoughts and Feelings: A little underworked. This training, although tough, was not as tough as my endurance run and I almost felt like I was cheated when I finished my 35 minute session. However, the training program was designed by professionals and takes rest into account so I guess they know what they're doing.
Next training session: Tomorrow night I have 30 minutes of cross-training which means either hiking or cycling. It looks like rain again though so unless I want to drown in the mud up Cavehill I think I'll stick to cycling.
Michelle
(super-fit running machine)
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