Disclaimer

This blog is about my running experience. I am not a physician, nutritionist or personal trainer. I am a runner. I do not know it all. I am only writing from my own experiences. I finished my first marathon on June 3, 2012. Who knows where my feet will take me next!

Monday, February 13, 2012

MT W2 D2

Today's Plan: Run - 4 Miles Easy

When you're shopping for running shoes, invest the time and money it takes to find the right pair for you. Your first stop should be a specialty running store, where trained professionals will evaluate your gait, recommend the right shoes, and let you take them for a test drive. You'll leave with a comfortable pair that will allow you to run pain- and injury-free. (Pace: 10:04/mile)

Result:  5.34 miles at 9:59 pace.  I did a flat, out and back and really watched my pace.  My miles were like this:

Mile 1 - 9:58
Mile 2 - 10:06
Mile 3 - 9:54
Mile 4 - 9:47
Mile 5 - 9:43

Average Heart Rate (HR) - 147
Max HR - 159
Calories burned - 543

When I got home Les was up and waiting for me, so we hopped on our bikes and did an 8 miler!  It was a great way to start the day.  There was a 35% chance of rain this morning, but it was dry while we were out.  As I sit here after my shower, I am watching it come down.  That's what I call a "steal!"

As far as shopping for shoes - that is right on.  I found the pair for me and I've bought dozens of them in the past 15 years.

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