According to Health Magazine, a person needs to exercise 250 minutes a week in order to have significant weight loss. Since my running pace is approximately a 12-13 minute pace, I would need to run 18/19 miles a week to have an impact on my weight without changing my caloric intake. I am quite below that amount of exercise, but since I am feeling better from my cold as well as my other health issue, I am ready to push it hard this month.
I ran 6 miles total this past week. I was able to maintain an 11 minute pace on the treadmill Friday for 2 miles which was really good for me. My goals, other than increasing my mileage in preparation for the marathon, are to lose at least 15 pounds and maintain an 11 minute pace for the marathon. Although I count my week of training from Sunday through Saturday, I was able to run 4 miles today towards my next weeks miles. It was a struggle yet I felt good. I really enjoyed listening to my music and being alone with my thoughts as I ran.
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