running update

[pavaneofstars]

Usually in May I have to get up early to go for a run to beat the heat. This morning, I had to get up early to beat the rain (based on last night's forecast). So, yup, you guessed it - no rain! In fact, it's mostly sunny right now and very pleasant. Temps have been well below average this month. It's been nice. It's going to be killer when all of a sudden the 100F temps hit us.

My sister got me a handy dandy sports watch with heart rate monitor for my birthday. I've been keeping track of the stats.

Today:
3+ miles in 34:26
Average heart rate: 170
Peak heart rate: 179
Min heart rate: 96
Calories burned: 499

5/22
3+ miles in 34:04
Average heart rate: 165
Peak heart rate: 176
Min heart rate: 74
Calories burned: 470

5/19
3+ miles in 34:46
Average heart rate: 168
Peak heart rate: 181
Min heart rate: 58 (this is after standing still for a couple of minutes and is actually my resting heart rate. Normally I set the monitor after I've done some stretching)
Calories burned: 494

5/16
5K Park loop in 32:31
Average heart rate: 158
Peak heart rate: 173
Min heart rate: 72
Calories burned: 418

5/13
3+ miles in 35:36
Average heart rate: 165
Peak heart rate: 176
Min heart rate: 73
Calories burned: 491