A Great Run, A Graph and Some Blues
So it was another beautiful morning today and confirmed my decision not run yesterday, but to wait until today. Previously, I have occasionally done a short movement routine to loosen up for the run. I did so this morning.
The short warmup gets my heart rate up and also loosens me up. It kinda serves to do the same thing as running slowly to ease into a run. I believe it works, as long as, I keep the warmup easy and short.
Overall, I think it helps, not, as much as, the cool temperatures, but I’ll take all the help I can get.
Today I started my run running comfortably and amazingly I ran the first mile in 10:36! I have not maintained for a long while. I slowed down over the second mile but still a respectable pace of 10:52 min/ mile.
Today, I felt more like a runner than a plodder but I still have a ways to go yet. However, it is nice to plan how your going to run the last mile in your head during a run, rather than wonderful if you’ll make the last mile or so! I ran the last mile at a 10:42 min/mile clip and the old man sprint was fairly strong as I covered the last .15 miles at a 9:15 clip. Oh, if I could only run at the pace for a mile or so!
The Nerdy Details
Total Dist: 3.16 miles Total Time 33:46 Pace 10:41 min/mile
Splits Mile 1 10:36 Mile 2 10:52 Mile 3 10:49
Mile 4 0.15 9:15 Avg HR 131 bpm Max HR 138 bpm
Cals Burned 403 Cals
EK Creates A Graph for 5K Time Tracking
Ok so for many years I used the Runner’s World log. Several years ago they either a abandoned it or made it pay I forget which either way it stopped. What I missed when I stopped using it was the ability to create graphs that showed my progress.
As I thought about that today I decided I could create my own graphs in my Bullet Journal. Now usually at this point my ADHD brain lets that thought just fly out of my mind
However, recently I have been trying to better manage my ADHD. One of the methods I am trying out is to either do what I’m thinking or write it down. I applied this method to this thought and here is the result….
I know it’s not fancy. I know I can create the same thing in a Spreadsheet program. However, for me right now it’s a good thing to do it manually! And the best thing is my overall times are falling rather nicely, if I do say so myself! Now I need to keep both going the running and the recording.
My next steps are to increase at least one run a week to four miles and then maybe add some interval work at the track just to see what can happen.
The Soundtrack – Living in the Shadows -Tyler Morris
The soundtrack for the run was the latest release from blues guitarist Tyler Morris Living in the Shadows. It’s a great album from a terrific young guitarist. Now rather than write about the album here I will wait until tomorrow and write a separate post…..
So while you’re waiting here’s the opening track from Living in the Shadows “Movin’ On”
Helpful Links
I mentioned earlier that I am trying to find methods to help combat my ADHD brain. A lot of this his come about because I have been watching videos “How to ADHD” on YouTube you can check them out here.
Additionally, if you are interested in finding out more about Bullet Journaling check here.
