Saturday Morning Run

Yes.....that`s correct. I awoke late and debated the merits of getting up on a dark,rainswept morning to head to Nubody`s for my usual offseason spin class. Lately it`s been a crush to even get a bike in the eighteen bike session as it is the most popular class offered in the local gym. Needless to say my reluctance to hover about like a turkey vulture awaiting the eventual rush to queue up for the sign-in sheet does not help my early morning motivations nor is it a wise choice of exercise time management.

Guilt is a wonderful thing and since Saturday morning is my premier training time I got up and headed to my impending workout. Arriving at 9AM there was no doubt the spin class was full so I was prepared to run.

I did a 2.3 mile run averaging between 5.5 - 6.5 mph with an average incline of 1-1.5. Following that I opted to do one minute intervals at 8mph with an active recovery at 4 - 5.5 mph for the same length of time....one minute. After six intervals I did a three minute hill climb on a 6.5 incline then finished with a tempo run at 6.5 mph for a total of 2 miles. Ended my morning with the usual core strength work and some weigh training.

Unfortunately I forgot my HRM at home so all I have is my distance; 4.3 miles in about forty three minutes. As winter winds down I hope to make the transition to outside as I am still hoping to do a dualthlon this season but it will depend on my running opportunities as cycling remains my priority.

Geo