Running (Stairs) 21:38 [3] 2.0 mi (10:49 / mi)
max:176 shoes: 200712 NB Absorb EX 11.5
This was a very unusual workout. I haven't run in about twenty days because of an injury - I slipped on ice and fell on my right ankle. I wanted to do some muscle building activities before attempting more distance running. The MIT Green Building is the tallest building in Cambridge, at a meager 227 ft. I ran from my apartment to the Green Building - a route of 0.98 miles, and then ran up twenty one flights of stairs twice in the following manner (times are splits for that leg)
3.50 Up, taking each stair one at a time
4.46 Break and water
2.50 Down, taking each stair one at a time
3.41 Up, alternating: two floors two stairs at a time, two floors one stair at a time
3.10 Break and water. Heart rate clocked at 176 at the top
2.21 Down, one stair at a time
1.00 Break before running home
Since it's been so long since I have exercised with anything but barbells, I wanted to take the short run gingerly. As my confidence improved, I increased my rate near the end.
The weather was clear, at a balmy 3' C; I ran in my trusty athletic shorts, a hoodie, and my gaiters. I may discontinue the gaiter use, but I want to become very comfortable running in them under all conditions.
For those of you upset with my inconsistencies with units (miles, feet, C) - maybe Brendan - I find it easier to think in miles, but prefer Celsius on principle. Once I adjust to kilometers, I'll incorporate that into my log.