Legs feeling good. Lungs feeling like I should stop.
Six cycles. It doesn’t seem like a lot, but I was scared this morning just the same. And after Wednesday’s hamstring soreness, and shins being sore, I got up early and stretched a long time today before I even left the house. Then I warmed up with a light jog and stretched again. After the workout, I stretched a third time. And I think it helped. I didn’t have any soreness during the workout, and my shins are only slightly sore right now.
The sixth sprint was really long, but I felt really good going into it. I just was completely finished by about 28 seconds. The morning was perfect for running however, as it wasn’t cold, wasn’t raining, but just a bit damp. I loved that. Although, there were tons of people at the park, and again, I felt a little silly. I’m getting over it though, and just concentrating on the run.
One thing I’ve been thinking about was my actual effort of each sprint. Last night I was talking with a friend of mine and we were discussing how amazingly hard it truly is to sprint at 90% for 30 seconds, and that there is a mental block on how hard you can go. So, today I was trying to be a little more aware of how hard I was going, my heart rate monitor said I was getting to about 172-175 bpm at the end of the sprint, which is right at 90-95% of my max heart rate (220-your age) so I figure for now, that’s good enough. I’m not sure how hard I truly am running, but my heart rate is where I want it, and that’s enough for me. However, during the cool down job, I was still getting up to about 165, which shows just how out of shape I am. But I don’t feel bad, cuz out I’m there.
The scale today was wonderful. 229.0 lbs and 29.9% body fat. It’s the first time I’ve broken 30% body fat in as long as I can remember, so I’m thankful (again, the scale is completely innaccurate, but it’s at least a gauge of change.)
Feb 21st 2008
hi how long should hiit last on a bike?
May 10th 2008
I use to be just like that. I talked to this personal trainer one day and he said the best way to stay motivated is to make a journal of exactly what you do every single day. Honestly it really work when I looked at it on paper it was different. When you see no improvement on paper in terms of reps, sets, and distance and haven’t done anything you feel like a lazy asshole that day then get motivated to get on them running shoes and pull out the wieghts.
Aug 14th 2008
Hi, I did a google on HIIT as I want to add it to my routine. Like you, I hated running. Notice the past tense. I now like running because I’m now on a hormonally balanced diet called the Zone Diet. You can google it for more information, but it is a moderate, balanced diet that yields amazing results. Joslin Diabetes Centers recommends a diet that is almost identical. Dr. Sears, the creator, has worked with athletes that have brought home 24 gold medals. Jenny Thompson was the most prolific Zoner medalist and her count was just surpassed by Michael Phelps a day or two ago.
Christian Vande Velde is a Zoner - he recently finished 5th in the Tour de France.
I’d also recommend spending some google time on “pose running.” It has helped me a lot, but takes some time to get your calf muscle strong enough to support the work load.
I’m a decade your senior and I feel better than ever - and I mean this factually. I really really do feel better than ever. I effortlessly lost 25+ lbs of fat while adding ~70 lbs to my bench press - I started pretty weak.
My foundation is the Zone Diet, pose running is a great tool and I hope to add HIIT as another tool in my arsenal.
Best of luck in your exercise adventures.