I decided to go for a casual run today after work. I was going to take it easy and just keep the heart pumping for 40 minutes. But, after a few minutes of running I decided to try something new. I could tell I was running a bit faster than usual, so I planned to run for 10 minutes at that pace (or faster) and then later map it and calculate the pace.
Breakdown:
2.11km in 10 minutes = a 4.44 min km (a 7.37 minute mile.)
I'm happy with this!
Now, granted it was only 2 km, and I slowed down for the remainder of my run. However, it serves as a benchmark.
In all, I ran 6.06km over 35 minutes, which is a pace of 5.46 min/km. Now, to try and knock another 15 seconds off of that and maintain it for 10 kilometres. I've got my work cut out for me.
Class-wise, things are going well. I did a double feature yesterday - BodyFlow immediately followed by BodyPump. 1 hour and 45 minutes of just me, the floor, and the weights. This coming Friday I have another double feature with Marie, followed by a movie I've been waiting to see for months… Man of Steel!
I have a few confessions to make. I think I might be more excited about the new music than the actual movie. I'm worried that the movie is going to disappoint over-excited me, but I know that Hans Zimmer is going to kick butt with the new musical score (if the trailer music he composed is any indication).
My other confession is that the music from the trailer is on my iPod, and it actually helped me train for my 10K! It remains on my running/workout playlists. I imagine Superman shooting up into the sky, and it makes me run a little bit faster. I've always admired Superman for the amazing physical feats he can do, but also for his kind and caring personality. If I ever want to stop or slowdown, I think "What would Superman do?" He wouldn't give up, because the fate of the world lies in his hands.
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