Missy 2/16/10 - Interval Training

Today I tried Interval training.  I had heard it was tough and thought it would be fun.  I do not think I will ever categorize this as fun.  I read an article about it again this morning and figured it was the universes way of telling me today was the day.  I chose 7 MPH as my sprint speed taking it down to 3.5-4 MPH for my relax phase.  I started with a few minutes of warm up walking 4 MPH and jogged for a few more minutes 5 MPH.  Then I did 7 MPH for 30 seconds and slowed for 1-2 minutes, next was 7 MPH for 45 seconds and slowing for a solid 2 minutes.  At one point I also got up to 7.2 MPH for about 30 seconds. (It was 15 seconds into the later sprints) I decided at the 20 minute mark to stop the intervals and go back to a 5 MPH jog.  This lasted for 20 seconds and then I nearly threw up.  I had heard that could happen with interval training. It had just never happened to me.  I walked at a 3 MPH for about 2 more minutes and got off the treadmill.  I stretched and did some lunges and squats to round out the day. I am still a bit queasy. My lovely husband is bringing me some Gatorade.