First Run on Our New Costco Reebok Treadmill

First Run on Our New Costco Reebok Treadmill - 5K in 26:13

Sara and I are excited to announce that my father gave us on a sweet Reebok Treadmill for our Christmas present. Since we do not have gym memberships in the area, this is a great alternative and certainly adds an element to convience when working out, especially during the prolonged cold New England winters.

After spending about 6 hours getting the bleeping thing set up yesterday, I finally got my first run in on the treadmill today. I decided to go for a easy 5K and test the whole experience out. I must say, the treadmill is high quality and shock absorbers really help you get a little extra bounce in each stride. I finished the 5K (3.11 miles) in 26:13 for an average pace of 8:25/mile. Didn't have to break much of a sweat, which was great.

1.01 Mile Treadmill Run in 6:59

Mission accomplished. I made it to the gym today with the intension of getting in a run on the treadmill to break my existing nike + mile record of 6:57. well, I didn't beat it by much, but I lowered it to 6:55 by running 1.01 miles in 6:59. I'm proud of myself for hammering out a fast run on a treadmill with little motivation besides doing it for my own happiness. Hopefully bigger goals are on the horizon with a Louisville marathon next year? Stay tuned...

Weight = 183

2.03 Mile Treadmill Run in 16:23

Got to the gym early this morning for a treadmill workout and some weight lifting. After I stretched out I decided to run 2 miles on the treadmill before heading downstairs to lift weights. I ranged from 7.0 - 8.5 on the 2 mile run, and ended up finishing it in 16:23 for an average pace of 8:04/mile.

After the run I headed downstairs and lifted weights for a little while. I focused mainly on shouders, though I got in some chest and ab work as well. Good pre work workout.

Weight = 184

5 Mile Thanksgiving Day Run

Woke up at 7:15am this morning and was out the door by 8:30 for a planned 5 mile run to set the benchmark on the 5 mile challenge Scott and I have going on nikeplus. The temps were mild for MA in November (50 degrees) as I started on the run. There were quite a few hills along the way and I stopped about 4 times (including once to stretch), which I'd like to cut down on. I ended up running down to the Ashland State Park, ran about 1/8th of a mile of it, before turning around and heading back.

I ended up finishing the 5.01 mile run in 42:25 for a pace of 8:28/mile. As far as the 5 mile challenge goes, I set the barometer at 42:10. I must admit I finished really hard to try and bring down the time and was really huffing and puffing during my recovery.

3.12 Mile (5K) Treadmill Run in 24:19

Got to the gym again today at lunchtime for a good treadmill run and shoulder workout. I started out the treadmill on 7.5, moved it gradually to 8.0, where I finished. I ended up finishing the 3.12 mile run (5K) in 24:19 for an average pace of 7:47/mile. The best mile pace I've put together on a longer run in quite some time.

After the run I headed downstairs to work on shoulders. I did a few exercises before calling it a day.

Weight = 183