
Sprinting… OMG.
June 3, 2009So, I am doing sprints as my interval training. I was doing them alone and sprinting for only 20 seconds with 4o seconds of rest in between (6 rounds of those). And while it was difficult (the 6th round was killer), it wasn’t a cRaZy workout. But I now have a partner to join me in running sprints and I am dying. There is something about doing an exercise with someone else who is, not only faster than you, but who sees these kinds of exercises as normal. I’ve never sprinted for a minute and a half before and let me tell you – IT IS NUTS. I have to concentrate on not tripping because my legs become so so so tired. At the track, we sprinted once around, which is 400 meters (I think), and rested one minute and a half and we repeated that four times. Our time was approximately 1m, 30 sec. Then we sprinted half the track and rested one minute and we repeated that four times.
Seriously, if people want to get into shape, forget long low-impact cardio (like Turbo Kick – haha!) and get to doing some sprints or jump roping.
Wow, Nae! That sounds crazy! I’ve never been good at sprinting either…in fact, I hate it! But I’m sure it is worth the pain and is probably great training for other exercises.
Dave and I have been running rather diligently since our first attempt with Race for the Cure. He has been more diligent that I have because I have class twice a week, not to mention homework. He incorporates sprinting into his routine as well and finds that it helps build his stamina for our longer runs. So far we’ve been focusing on increasing our time for our 4 mile runs because I’m short on time due to class (we’re down to less than a 9-minute mile, which is great for us!) but the other day we wow-ed ourselves by running a little over 6 miles (in just under an hour)! I’m sure for some this is nothing, but for us it was quite a feat!
Anywho, its fun hearing about your progress! Keep it coming!
Oh by the way, the other day I had this slightly hilarious revelation: upon marriage, my initials will be OMG. great.