at the gym

First day at the gym. I ran on the treadmill for 40 minutes. No walking, no resting. Solid running. Since, I am not used to treadmills I started out at 3.9, which I found out is a 15+ minute pace. I thought I was flying, guess not. I ran at that pace for about 30 minutes then kicked it up to 4.5, 4.8, 5.0 and 6.0. I liked being able to keep my heart rate down in the 120's and 130's. At 5 and above it got up into the 140's.

Then I went to the pool. I made sure it wasn't busy. Didn't need to embarrass myself. I borrowed my daughters goggles and swam freestyle. I did have trouble getting air and continuing. So, I would swim, walk, repeat. Just a little over 11 minutes and that was it. Not because I was tired, I just needed to get going.

Quote of the Day: "The first step to getting somewhere, is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are." - John Pierpont Morgan.

14 consecutive days

Blogging Friends: I have many blogs I love to read. Sometimes they are new to running and they blog for a while and then it stops. But, some have blogged for years and when they stop I get worried. So, if you ever take a break from blogging let us know on your blog. Irene, did so when she needed a break and others have as well. If, you've taken a break let us know 'cause I get a little worried. I've told my wife that if anything should happen to me, she's in charge of the blog - at least the final entry.