For the first time in quite some time, I was able to get in an interval workout on the treadmill. I was actually looking forward to this workout even though I knew it was going to be brutal. After some stretching and a mile warm-up jog on the treadmill, I completed four miles of half-mile intervals (i.e., the slow halves at 9.2 miles per hour, while the fast halves at 11.2) in a time of 23:56. Then I did a 0.5-mile cool down at marathon pace followed by a mile at an easy pace. I then switched to my Vibram Five Fingers and ran another 1.7 miles at an easy pace before heading for home. Unable to resist the fresh snow, I went out for a late evening jog around my neighborhood for a distance of 1.1 miles. Overall, the interval workout felt good, but I know I’ll be a little sore tomorrow.
In regards to my non-running workout, I was able to complete 300 sit-ups, a100-second wall sit, and 30 (50 lbs) curls.
Five-Minute Plank Challenge: 2:00
Trying-To-Go-Out-Of-My-Way-To-Eat-Healthy Challenge: a serving mixed fruit, a serving of green beans, oatmeal, and whole-wheat rice
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