Hangin' Loose

Had to try out the new pair of shoes with the wife.  Since we missed our run on Sat due to a busy day.  So had a great run with the wife.  Wasn't really going for pace or anything.  Just a long slow run.

TT 1:33:17 AP 9:20

Ran with Alex again today.  We ran the 4.7 loop and around 2.4 miles called it good.  I am guessing that the 8:00 2nd mile was a bit rough on him.:(  So for the 3rd mile half way through was 8:30 pace and picked it up to finish that mile strong.  And just progressively picked up the pace.  The temp at the first was around 42 degrees so was great shorts,  long sleeves, gloves and hat day.  Then had a Bday party for Aubrey.  She is 10 now heaven help us.   I was in charge of making the cake.  I should of read about the veg oil instead of olive oil.  Had to run to the store and get a new one.:(

Will post times later when I get home. 

Joined up at a new gym on Sat.  And so today was the first day of working out there.  So kind of did a bunch of different stuff.  Started out doing the Arc Trainer for 10 mins.  Kind of different then the elliptical that I am use too.  So then got on the treadmills.  Warmed up and then did 5 strides.  And then ran .25 mile at 6:11 pace to see how it felt.  Felt pretty good.  Then moved over to the machines for 3 sets.  And then free weights for another curcuit.   After that I moved over the the bike.   They have this cool bike called the expresso or something like that.  Were you log into it and it will track your rides.  You can choose through a bunch of different courses to ride.  With varity of challenges.  And you gear up and gear down on it.  Was alot of fun and the time just flew by.  Got off of that drenched.:)  So overall spent about 1hr and 45 mins.  They are a bit weak in the different machines.  But good in cardo equipment.  I am looking forward to going again.  8 miles or so on the bike.

Went out to run.  And decided brrr to cold with the wind.  So chickened out and went to the gym.  Ran on the treadmill for 4 miles and decided to do the arc trainer for another 20 mins.  Which I feel is at least 2 miles or so.  To give me 6 miles.  The treadmill doesn't feel as stable as I would like but will do.  Will be running tomorrow morning in the cold so.  Its all good.

First mile was 9:00 with 1%.  2-3 8:00 and 4th at 8:12 pace.

AM- Brrrrr it was 18 degrees out this morning.  And Pete came to run with me about 5 mins late.  But really only my thumbs were cold for the first 1 then pulled them into my jacket and I was fine.  I must of left my watch on last night from the run that I didn't do outside.  So I am not sure of the paces.  But felt right around the 8:00 mark again.  Pete likes to start out fast and kind of keep the same pace the whole time normally.  So we ran the 5 mile route.  And it wasn't to bad really.  I can handle the cold.  But throw in the wind and no thank you.

PM-  Got in 30 mins on the expresso bike.  About 8 miles total is all with a bunch of hills.  Legs are feeling pretty good.

Rest day today.  Decided on a game plan.  Going to work on more base miles and also alot of cardo.  Going to try and drop a few pounds before the next training starts back up in Jan for Ogden.