6 Days Running Update

Saturday August 29th: Matt & I headed to the W&OD by Jimmy's. We got started a little late, and the sun was starting to get high by the end. I had to run 14 miles. I went out 7 and then back. I actually felt pretty good at the end. (Mead even said I "didn't look dead", this was a good sign) :-) I ran it slightly faster than i was expecting. (I got a battery for my red watch).

14 miles
2 hrs 28 minutes
10:34 min/mile
168 avg heart rate
1475 calories burned


Sunday August 30th: Went for a run on the back trails. I planned on going 7, but got sick part way through so stopped when I reached the house at 6.5 miles. After the run I met up with Savannah down in DC to ride on the paddle boats around the Tidal Basin.

6.5 miles
1 hr 12 mins
11:04 min/mile
152 avg heart rate
570 calories burned


Monday August 31st: Met up with Jean at 4:55am to go for our run. It sure helps having someone else waiting for you to run. My legs were sore from the prior days activities but we still managed to increase our pace from our prior run.

5 miles
52 minutes
10:35 min/mile
154 avg heart rate
455 calories burned


Tuesday September 1st: It was the perfect running temperature. I went for an evening run on the back trails and decided to see what I could do. So I went for a fast 3 mile run. And, I did it!! I was able to run the entire thing at a 9:20 min/mile!! These longer slower runs are definitely helping my: speed, endurance, and average heart rate!!

3 miles
28 minutes
9:20 min/mile
165 avg heart rate
274 calories burned


Wednesday September 2nd: Met up with Jean again at 4:45am (!) for a 6 mile run. It makes me feel so good to have my runs done in the morning and have the rest of the day "free".

6 miles
1 hr 3 mins
10:38 min/mile
157 avg heart rate
566 calories burned


Thursday September 3rd: Today is my day off! I have run 7 days in a row. This equals 45 miles and around 4431 calories burned. This weekend I have to work on teaching stuff as the students are arriving in 5 days! Too many things to do: syllabus, blackboard, copies, organizing, etc.