Beep Test 11.2

The trainer from the gym at work has organised a series of Beep Tests. The first was today and then one every four weeks. Having never done a Beep Test I thought I would give it a go. Reading up on how it is executed, I realised I probably wouldn't be able to (and certainly shouldn't) give a 100% today but it would be good practice for the next couple of tests.

So at lunchtime, I lined up with six other fellow employees and did the test. The initial levels are very easy but after about Level 8 it was suprising how quickly it becomes challenging. I got to Level 11.2 and was at HR 184 when I dropped out. I stopped because it was starting to get too stressful on my legs. It is so much more difficult stopping, turning and accelerating constantly then cruising along at a constant speed as you would on a normal run. Anyway it will give me room for some improvement next month.

After that I went and did 15 minutes on the gym bike to cool down and then did some stretching.