Today's run was not pretty. I tried to go up to 5.8 mph and felt very winded and uncomfortable. I realized once I hit 3 minutes that I couldn't sustain that pace for the rest of the 20-minute interval. So, I downgraded to 5.6 mph again.
It still wasn't my best run. I didn't drink enough water during the day, nor did I sleep well, and it definitely took a toll. But, I still ran 2.75 miles in 30 minutes with a 1-minute walking break (that went too fast).
On the other hand, my weight lifting class afterwards went well. I increased my barbell weight for squats, chest, and triceps and finished all of the reps. At the end of the class, I was able to do the side plank with one knee down and the top leg extended without wavering (this pic has both knees bent, but you get the idea).
Also, when I did the regular plank, I didn't feel my usual sense of impending doom half-way through. It was work, but I could have held it longer if the song continued.
I'm getting stronger -- but not quite faster -- by the day.
I went grocery shopping tonight after the gym and my low-carb finds of the day are: Murray Sugar Free Cookies (creme and shortbread cookies) and Smucker's Sugar-Free Grape Jam!!!
I can have 8 shortbread cookies for the amount of carbs in one large cookie! I can't even tell either flavor was made with Splenda. I'll try out the jam on my low-carb toast tomorrow.
Net Carbs: 39 grams (blame the taste-testing and the Teriyaki stir fry I made for dinner!)
Workout: Running and weight lifting
Days 'Til 5K: 32
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hmmm...I'm on the hunt for those shortbread cookies;-)
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ReplyDeletehey you are still moving up! next time maybe you'll be able to get 5min or more at 5.8 :)
ReplyDeleteplanks are soo hard. i always start shaking!