Plugged In

The Runmeter app works well for me.  It has preset run training options of 5k, 10k, half-marathon and a marathon.  I can also create my own plans.  Today I set up a 3:30 min warm up, 1 mile, with a 3:30 min cool down.  The 1 mile run was set for a 13-14 min pace. You can set your music playlist. Choice the voice read out options.  So much versatility.  

I set out today as an extra run day (number 5 for the week).  I set my pace for 13 -14 mins and the voice kept saying to me slow down pace now.... I would slow down and it would still say slow down.  I never stayed in 13-14 it was mostly 11-12.

I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to:
1) Run outside for 1 mile straight (I've been running on a treadmill)
2) Run a 11-12 min pace
3) I can actually enjoy it
4) ****If I'm honest with myself I'm ready to step it up and go a little further for next week.

Now on to the playlist - Music is key for me.  It helps me get in the moment and also through the mental aspect of running.  Today I added a couple of new songs to my playlist thanks to both my daughter Stephanie and friend Kim.

Picking Up the Pieces: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijel4Vcqd9g
New York: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvXeUqlfxhY

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