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Day 4 training 12k: run 3 miles.

As I type this I'm doing a few walking warm up laps. Track or treadmill? I think track as I won't be getting my new sneakers until tomorrow.... and the treadmill can be so boring.
I'm going to time my run and see how fast I can do one mile.
I'll post my results later.



Update: 9 1/2 minute mile.
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  1. LindaThursday, March 24, 2011

    thanks for the info on the watch w/ interval beeps, sonya. i will probably go buy a timex ironman this weekend. i think they are on sale at penneys (or they were a week or so ago). i'd like a fancier one, too, but for now i just need the beeps. when i'm on the treadmill i listen to music so not sure i'd hear it. outside i don't use music because i want to be aware of/enjoy my environment. i can always ask for a fancy watch for christmas if i feel i need it. i do plan to make running a habit, but not sure i'll ever advance past 5K. but never say never, huh? i'm 59 years old and headed toward 60, so i'm testing my capacities for now.

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  2. SonyaThursday, March 24, 2011

    Linda there is another.watch I've seen online - Jeff Galloways website? It's a watch that also vibrates. I can hear my watch beep even though I listen to my ipod when outside - I have the volume on low.
    Enjoy your new watch!

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