Training Day Twenty – 5 Mile Jell-O Run

By rstanley • December 18, 2008

Running on an off day, I have decided, is like running in Jell-O. Although I have never actually run in Jell-O, I bet it would be tough. Perhaps its more like Jell-O legs than running in Jell-O?

So, today was a minor continuation of Tuesday’s “Bad Running Day”. However, I did not have to stop running due to side pain or anything. After two miles I started to experience a slight burn in my muscles as if I had been running all day.

I did manage to burn 788 calories which is good but it felt like I burned all 788 in the first mile and ran on fumes the remaining three miles. I wonder how much Jell-O equals 788 calories?

Anyway, five miles in 48 minutes. Ran at 6.0 and 6.6 at varying stages depending upon how I felt. I am happy that I finished all five because I was ready to stop after two miles.

Categories: Running
Tags: Robert's Diary

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rstanley

Robert is a technology consultant, father and military veteran. He has renewed interest in health and fitness after an extended technology safari that distracted him from the importance of health. After turning 30 , now 36, he began to wonder how long he could remain glued to a computer screen before he would need to make drastic changes in his personal habits. Long hours and energy drinks just don't cut the mustard at age 36. Hence the shift in focus and much needed fitness routine.

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