Yesterday, to make up for not running 5 miles on Thursday, I chose to “run the stairs” in Johnson Gym. My husband just thought I meant I was going to use the stair mill in the gym and didn’t think much of it.
I ran out of time on Thursday to run the 5 miles I was scheduled to run, and I knew I wouldn’t have the time on Friday to do it either. So I figured I would spend 30 minute running the stairs in the basketball/volleyball arena where I work. It would be good cross training and definitely good cardio.
These are actual stairs, the bleachers in a sports arena indoors. I did one “warm-up” lap around the arena, and then up and down and up and down for the full 30 minutes.
I did my best to not slow down. I did my best to keep up the pace. I did best to not fall. And I did my best to not pass out…
My heart rate was up there. I was bummed I didn’t have my heart rate monitor on yesterday. When I got to the locker room afterwards, my legs were like Jell-O.
Today, my legs are s-o-r-e. So, I traded my run today for a one-hour walk and I’ll run tomorrow.
I’ll keep the stair running in the cardio cross training. It is going to come in handy when the La Luz Trail Run comes up later this summer.
Today’s accomplishments: walk outside: 4.20 miles, 1 hour 2:31 minutes, 14:52 min/miles (Garmin). DVD The Firm Tight Buns & Killer Legs (5 lbs “heavy” weights and 3 lbs. “medium” weights), Video Pilates Mat Workout
Yesterday’s Accomplishments (Jan 23): Johnson Gym stair running: 30 minutes, 1.96 miles, 15.16 min/miles (Nike+).
Thursday’s Accomplishments (Jan 22): Crunch Boot Camp Training – weights 3 lbs.
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