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Doing the same thing over and over doesn't improve your running or challenge your body in any way.
What I have decided to do is an easy run, speedwork run and a long run in every week. It will take a little more for thought from me to plan these things. But I'm in it for the long haul and I want to enjoy and be challenged by running. Yes, running can be enjoyable I promise!
I chose a completely different path today because I didn't want to chicken out during the run and end up doing the same thing as always, comfort zone. I have been averaging about 3.5 miles per run so I really want to break into the 4 mile range. Baby steps.
When we were looking at homes here in Irvine one of our finalist was located by this nature preserve and I had envisioned running trails and riding my bike in the preserve. When we picked this home, which I'm very happy with, I couldn't help to be a little bummed by not being so close to the Quail Hill Preserve. Low and behold after mapping it out on RunKeeper I realized that we are really close to the preserve and there are paths leading over to the area from my neighborhood!! Yippee!!
It is beautiful! I did not go on a trail run because I am a bit nervous running on trails in the wilderness all by my lonesome. I did run on the paved path around the preserve and it was a wonderful change of scenery. Now I need to find a running partner to hit the trails with. I think we may take the kids hiking over there and I will take my own pictures then. I don't know how people take pictures while running/biking?
FYI: my stats are a little wonky today, my RunKeeper froze up or something, but I don't think everything is completely accurate. I will give the recorded stats and what I believe my stats were.
My stats:
Time: 38:52--more like 47 minutes
Distance: 4.78--I reached my goal!
Avg. Pace: 8:08 --more like 9:45-10:00ish
Calories Burned: 635
What's your fitness routine? Do you need to mix it up a bit?
