Yesterday I needed to fit a run in. The hubs had a work meeting and wouldn't be home until after dark. The kids had swim lessons at the Y. I considered running on the treadmill when I got home but decided to multitask instead. We got to the Y and I got Kaelynn settled in with a book and Grant sent to the pool for his lesson and then I hit the indoor track at the Y. I ran in a circle 39 times for a total of 3 miles! Since I was working with a time restraint I decided to go for speed. Sure enough, I came in at 7:49/mile pace. I was quite impressed with myself. The hardest part of the run was keeping track of which lap I was on. I counted the first 13 laps on my fingers. For the final 26 laps I would put my phone in my left hand for the odd laps and my right hand for the even laps. It worked out okay but if I intend to run more than 39 laps at a time it could be more challenging! Any suggestions for counting? One facebook friend suggested I use silly bands and switch them from one wrist to the other and count when finished. Another friend suggested I get one of those "clickers" that the old ladies at the store use to keep track of their grocery bill. She was of course kidding but I pointed out to her that I did in fact google hand counters last night! Please give me any advice you have!
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I really commend you for runnung in circles 39 times!! I ALMOST would rather run on the dreadmill...almost :) Nice job multi tasking!
ReplyDeleteThanks bookworm! I did get quite a few strange looks from all of the people using the equipment when I kept passing them over and over and over again!
ReplyDeleteMy phone has a stopwatch with a lap counter on it so when I have to run at the indoor track (8 times around= 1 mile), I just hit the lap button each time around.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of phone do you have Alicia?
ReplyDeleteThanks Alicia! I just checked out my phone and I have that function too!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you doing that many laps. I think I would have gone crazy!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good workout and great for some mental strength training, well done. The phone option sounds good, otherwise a hand counter is a good choice.
ReplyDeletethats alot of circling
ReplyDeleteDang women..Great Pace!! I always loose track of my laps too, it is so frustrating. Have you considered getting a Garmin! Thanks for the link! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHungry Runner- I am such a dummy. I own a Garmin and I wore it when I ran on Wednesday. Read today's post to see why I didn't think it would work....duh!!!
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