12%

Thursday, June 6th

Turns out the treadmill at work only goes up to a 12% incline. I know the one at the Ashland Rec Center goes up to 15%. I decided to do some steeper walking today - did 2 miles at 12%, at varying speeds between 15:00min/mile and 20:00min/mile. My heart rate felt fine, but my legs felt like I was walking with cinder blocks attached. My calves really stiffened up. I guess the constant grade is a lot different than the typical stair steps that I've been getting on some of the steeper hikes.

Overall it took me ~35 minutes to do the 2 miles. About 1250ft of elevation gain.