I was only able to get a 1.5 mile run in with Andrew this weekend due to birthday festivities - it was exciting to run with him though! Great way to start my birthday celebration.
Today I had a wonderful run! I got past the uncomfortable part and skated into the groove of running. The random hills and the 3 flights of stairs in the middle of the run were not helpful, but I had a great time
Target Heart Rate
I use a heart rate monitor that came with my Garmin 110 watch to monitor my heart rate while I run. I am one of those people that likes to sprint for a half-mile and then give up and walk. I use the heart rate monitor to stay in my "target heart rate zone." Here is a good link on determining exercise intensity. I aimed to keep my heart rate between 115 and 155 during my run. My average heart rate was 139 bpm and I was always able to keep it above 120, even when I took a quick walk break. Love my new Garmin watch and monitor! :)
Fun Facts!
I showed my Dad my blog this weekend when I went to Orange County for my birthday, and he was like "I wouldn't read that. Who would read that? You need to make it interesting. Put in some fun facts about the cities you get to!" My next post will be about a place 8.75 miles into my route.
Birthday
I had a really great birthday weekend! Andrew greeted me in the morning with a Chai Tea Latte - my fave! Then we went for a short jog. We drove to R & D Cafe in Fashion Island and met up with Michelle - a buddy of mine from high school. This huge piece of carrot cake was delish!
Then Michelle and I shopped around - Andrew was a good sport, it being my birthday and all. I got a cute new black dress from Penguin (who knew they have women's clothes??). We went out to Wildfish - an amazing seafood restaurant in Newport Beach - with my parents, John and his roommate Christina. We had a really great time.
Andrew and I before dinner
The restaurant had this waiting at the table for me. Can you say classy?
Surf and Turf!
I need to bring my real camera out. A picture of us using my phone. Eek!
Bananas Foster Flambe!
Playlist - "Here we go" on my Spotify
Miles Complete: 8.75 (average of 1.46 miles per day; goal = 3.80 miles per day)
Miles Left: 1381.25
Yay for this commitment to running!!
xoxo,
Carolyn
My legs still hurt, boo! Where's Yoda's cat tree?! We're going dancing tomorrow! Dinner was sooo good tonight. How many miles per day do you need to do now?
ReplyDeleteI will put the cat tree in the next post. Can't wait to go dancing with you!! Best birthday present ever. I need to run 3.9 miles per day maybe now? I forget.
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