Running 101 class: Jog 90 sec then walk 2mins for 20 mins total (1.61mi). Wasn't very social today...Wish I could say it was the Pirates double-header with the Cardinals that was distracting me, but it wasn't. Although they were 1-1 in the first game when we ran close enough that I could see the scoreboard. Took it pretty easy, HR got up to about 160 max which is pretty high for about a 9:00-8:50 pace during the jog portion. Did our stretching then went back to the gym. Hopped on the treadmill for a few minutes to get a little more mileage in and try to work out some of the soreness. Did 1min walk; 2min jog @ 10:00 pace on 2% incline. Nothing real tough, but my HR was getting way up there hitting 170! I haven't hit the 170's since my Steeler 5k so obviously the body was working hard. Legs starting feeling a little rubbery towards the end and I didn't even do a mile. I've got a long way to go...but I'll get there. I'm working hard at staying positive and just taking it easy and building slowly. I'm just glad I'm coming back since I was close to throwing in the towel on running all together. The Running 101 class is good for me right now because it forces me to take it easy and not overdo it. Most everyone in the class is a new runner so there's not a lot of competition to be the fastest in the class. So it's what I need right now. I just need to be a better person, be more social and offer any help & encouragement I can to the other runners. | 