This past weekend was a good one to get some swings in for a workout on Saturday, plus a nice afternoon for a run on Sunday. Saturday's routine was a 400 swings workout with the 45 pound kettlebell. I went every 4 minutes with it for 100 reps per set. Sunday's run went very, very well for me. I felt better where I could keep up my running with less 1 minute walks, testing myself out and going as long as a 17 minute stretch between my 2nd and 3rd walking break. Temps were cool but not too bad with a long sleeve shirt and a hoodie, keeping my hood up since the wind was chilling me a bit. I went for a full 30 minute session with only 4, 1 minute breaks of walking. I haven't done that in a long, long time, and I feel my medication effects aren't so limiting any more. This is hopeful for me, as I'd like to get back to doing a 5K here and there this summer and enjoying them again.
I used to run a lot of 5K's in my 30's but got into putting on 5K's as a small town race director. It was fun to do but also time-demanding to organize in my spare time. I did enjoy the friendships I developed though with local runners in the region around me, getting to know many runners of all ages. I took a long break from running after I gave up the timing and directing part, and I'm glad I'm back into running more often now. The weather should be really nice in the coming weeks to get back into more of a regular running pattern. I am adding some morning walks lately, as I did a 30 minute brisk walk this morning as one more way to boost my cardio a bit. It also works as a nice recovery walk from a hard run the day before.
Stay Strong,
Coach Rick
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