Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Treadmill changeup

For my 2 mile run today, I decided to do something other than run a straight 1% incline.  I set the treadmill to a random program.  It ended up to be more of a tall hill than random.  It did make things more interesting, though.  It started out flat, which is odd since I'm used to 1%.  But then it popped up to 3% and eventually got to 6.5% about half way through the run.  I ran at that incline for a while, but had to reduce speed and eventually knocked the incline down some before the treadmill was ready.
Interestingly enough, the treadmill said I burned 301 calories and SportsTracks says 305.  My HR maxed out at about 180bpm.  I was pouring sweat!

I think I'll try a program again.  Maybe intervals.

I've been thinking about doing outside morning runs again.  However, this morning it was raining.  34F rain is not my idea of an enjoyable run.

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