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

3.22 Mile Treadmill Run in 26:20

Sara and I decided to try out a new gym this morning in Natick. The place that we checked out is called Suburban Athletic Club. While it has a lot of nice amenities, the place is certainly outdated, more family oriented and thus generally older, and also more expensive than other clubs in the area. As such, I don't think we'll be going for full memberships there.

Anyways, while Sara was doing pilates and swimming, I hit the treadmill for a 3.22 mile run and did biceps and triceps. The treadmill was an older style, but it did have quite a bit of bounce to it. I ended up finishing the 3.22 mile run in 26:20 for an average pace of 8:10/mile. After I finished up running, I headed downstairs and tried out some of the weight machines and equipment. I primarily worked on biceps and triceps for the duration of the workout. After finishing up I hit the steam room (again nice amenity), and then hit the showers.

Weight = 184

2.52 Mile Treadmill Run in 20:33

Decided to hit the gym today for another run. After stretching out and starting out with a brief walk I got down to business. I didn't have a whole lot of time for a long run, so I only ended up running 2.52 miles in 20:33 for an average pace of 8:09/mile. After I finished up the run, I went downstairs and worked on shoulders by doing a few exercises.

Weight = 184

3.00 Mile Treadmill Run in 25:15 + Chest Workout

Got to the gym at lunchtime for a decent run and lifting workout. I started out on the treadmill w/ my nikeplus and did mile 1 at 7.0, mile 2 at 7.5 and mile 3 at 8.0 and 6.5 (I start getting tired). I finished the 3 mile run in 25:15 for an average pace of 8:24/mile. I ended up burning about 460 calories. After the run, I stretched and headed downstairs to lift. I started on the flat bench and did dumbbell press at 35-40-45. I then did cable cross-overs at low and med heights at 30-35-40. I then finished with lat pull downs of 80-90-100.

Weight = 184