I also got to try out my new water bottle pack! Here are some pictures below:
I really liked having my water so easily accessible and I liked not having my backpack on which is what I had been using to hold a water bottle. I will need to get used to the extra weight in one hand and may need to switch hands for each run so I don't accidentally pump up one arm and not the other. The only other thing I will need to fix is that I need to put some sort of cloth between my hand and the plastic water bottle. My palms were quite sweaty and that made it uncomfortable. I really like that I can keep my iPhone and keys in the pouch. It is easier for me to access the iPhone during my run than with my arm band I have been using. I'll give it 4 out of 5 stars!
Today's workout was a repeat of Tuesday's workout with 4 - 1.5 min running intervals and 2 - 1 minute intervals (alternated with walking intervals). I made it to the first mile marker in 16:10 minutes, which is a good minute less than last week! Then I finished the whole 5k in about 56 minutes. Which, I believe is up to par with last week. Meaning when I stopped jogging, my walking began to slow as I tired.
While I am happy that I am able to run the full 8 minutes it is asking me to do right now, I can't say I am enjoying that jogging part. I feel like I need to adjust my mindset so I can be more mentally behind my jogging. Any suggestions on how to stay positive during my jogging so I will want to keep going? My only incentive at the moment is that if I jog, my workout can be over quicker...and I don't think that has quite the positive spin I need to keep me motivated.
Cool bottle! I carried a water bottle with me yesterday and had to keep alternating which hand I was holding it in. It was kind of annoying but good to have in the heat! The places I've gone the other 2 days have had water fountains or a stand with a cooler. Maybe I just need to frequent those routes more :) -ellie
ReplyDeleteI don't really enjoy the act of running itself, either. I enjoy the accomplishment of completing a run, I enjoy being outside (not in FL in August though), and I know it is good for me, so i do it. I guess what works for me is always trying to beat my old time...competing against myself really motivates me and distracts my mind during a run. And having good scenery is also helpful. Also, I like running the same run every time because it helps me to keep track of my pace. For example, "yesterday I passed that tree at 18 minutes, and today, it is 17:50! yay!" But I know some people love to change up the route to keep it interesting. I guess you have to figure out what works for you.
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