ummm, yeah this actually happened

[farflight]

So I've run off and on over the past year as I've increased activity and was able to run.

 

Often fluctuated around 8-10 minute miles pretty consistently (once I could actually run a mile). Got kind of hooked on the fitbit's 'cardio fitness score' and was happy that I was in the "good" range.

 

Stopped running about 2 months ago when I switched over from the beginner's bodyweight circuits (had added dumbells, so not really 'bodyweight' anymore) over to stronglifts 5x5.

 

Decided to run after my session this morning as I had a little time.

 

First mile was 7'02! And I never got into "peak" zone (dunno if that's good or not) (that's the first woot). Second woot is that after the run, my 'cardio fitness' score was a 51...or "Very Good."

 

Woot woot, I love little perks and achievements like this

[MissoulaSquatch]

Lifting increases speed, totally a real thing.  Good work!

If you ever find yourself in a place where you've got access to a Trapbar, throw some Trapbar Speed Deadlifts into your routine, these have a massive impact on improved speed!

[TGP]

your having a real good day , aren't you?

GJ!

 

I'll tell you: it would be real nice to have a 8-10minute mile run.   just got my runners legs and I can go a long ways but its very S-L-O-W-L-Y

 

12:30-13:30 (espacially today sore from weight training)...

 

seriously a turtle could catch me I think

 

anyways, Have you tried HIIT?  thats spose to be ALL the rage for increasing running speed.  Not heard as much about weight training.  do all leg workouts work?  and did you build your bodywork routine in part, to increase your speed; or was it more of a co-incidence?