Today I got in a great run outside. It was so pretty and I was very motivated to get past my 10 minute 5K pace. I have decided that from now on, there is no reason that I should be running any slower than 9:45 for a 5K run. I want to get my time below 28:00 for 3.1 miles. I am very motivated since the Azalea Trail Run to maximize my running potential in these shorter runs. And, since I have been running longer distances my shorter runs have already begun to decrease in pace time. Today I ran 2.36 miles in 22:01. This gave me a 9:21 pace! I wanted to get at least 2.5 in, but I decided to just finish at the building I started and that was my distance. I estimated my time for 2.5 miles to be 23:20 if I would have maintained my final pace. You can view my route here.
I am very proud of myself today! I also did a great job increasing my speed with each mile. I ran mile 1 in 9:30, mile 2 in 9:19 and was on track to run mile 3 in 8:37, but I could see it being closer to 9 minutes! That could have potentially put me at a 27:49 3 miles, which I will take any day! But, one can only speculate and I can "shoulda/coulda/woulda" all I want...but until I do it, it is only speculation!
I want you to remember whatever motivates you as you workout. Each time remember why you are doing what you are doing. I want to be a better me :) What about you? Here's to the next workout! Until then...
April
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