Tonight, after a day off, I changed my routine. Instead of alternating between 90 seconds of running and 90 seconds of walking, I ran for two minutes and walked for one. I think it’s the best run I’ve had to date.
I started at a slower pace than I had been running (I think). At one point, I had caught up and passed a man who looked a few years older than i—and a lot more fit. His slower pace reassured me that I didn’t have to worry that I wasn’t getting enough of a workout.
But I’m still self-conscious about my pace. I know I shouldn’t be. At the same time, if I’m only out for thirty minutes or so, I do need to pace myself.
It’s clear, too, that my cardiovascular system is getting the workout it needs. Between runs, during my one-minute walks, my heart rate was usually between 120 and 125 beats per minute 45 seconds into the walk. That my heart rate was consistent, I think, indicates that my body isn’t having any trouble with the routine.
Tomorrow is a rest day, and Friday I’ll resume with the same routine as today’s.
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