notcreative Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 That was on Sunday, in the freezing cold with not enough sleep and a head cold! I was just hoping to keep it under 30 minutes because I was sick and had heard the course was hilly (it wasn't too bad at all).Previous best was 28:47 on Labor Day, and before that I ran 36:30 on 8/4. Level 4 Human RangerSTR 10 | DEX 10.4 | STA 10.4 | CON 6.9 | WIS 9.5 | CHA 5.9 Link to comment
signalguy Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 That's awesome improvement. I love nailing a new PR. Daily Mile My BJJ Life Link to comment
BeigeTurtle Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Wow, that's great progress! Do you mind sharing your training regimen? I'd love to learn how you did so well! Challenge thread: http://www.nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?17935-BeigeTurtle-draws-up-her-map-to-the-land-of-awesome-challenge-goals!&highlight=beigeturtle Link to comment
notcreative Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I am using the Hal Higdon 10k training program. I am in week 9 of that right now. I started out with the Couch to 5k program, and then was using the couch to 10k and realized I didn't need the walking breaks anymore, so I switched over to this one: http://halhigdon.com/training/51122/10K-Novice-Training-ProgramI started running in June, and I know that in my first 5k I made myself run slowly because I didn't know if I could keep running for that long - I hadn't run that far before that day. Now my longest run has been 5.8 miles, and my speed keeps improving as I add more distance.I haven't done any speedwork or anything like that, I think that a combination of the shorter distance and how excited I get on race days makes me run much faster. I also think the experience of knowing how much perceived exertion I can put forth and not collapse before the end of the race helps, too. I didn't have that knowledge before my first race. I read an article that I can't find a link to right now that basically said for a 5k, don't hold yourself back at the beginning of the race because it's better to slow down a little bit in the middle and at the end, and you'll end up with a better time. So that's what I've been doing. I don't sprint or anything, I just run without making myself slow down like I would for a longer run, if that makes any sense. I'll stop rambling now! Level 4 Human RangerSTR 10 | DEX 10.4 | STA 10.4 | CON 6.9 | WIS 9.5 | CHA 5.9 Link to comment
Maledictus Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I officially hate you congratulations. "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
notcreative Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I officially hate you congratulations.Haha! Thanks! Level 4 Human RangerSTR 10 | DEX 10.4 | STA 10.4 | CON 6.9 | WIS 9.5 | CHA 5.9 Link to comment
dajve Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Awesome - well done. Shaving that much off is great work =o) Link to comment
BeigeTurtle Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Excellent, thanks for the tips! I think I need to find a race to sign up for - I feel like I'll be a lot more motivated that way! Challenge thread: http://www.nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?17935-BeigeTurtle-draws-up-her-map-to-the-land-of-awesome-challenge-goals!&highlight=beigeturtle Link to comment
notcreative Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Excellent, thanks for the tips! I think I need to find a race to sign up for - I feel like I'll be a lot more motivated that way!The races definitely keep me motivated. I'm doing a 10k in less than 2 weeks, and I hope to do another 10k or 5k in November. Then I'm going to train for a half marathon in April of next year. Depending on how that goes, I might train for a marathon or stick with the shorter distances. We shall see! Level 4 Human RangerSTR 10 | DEX 10.4 | STA 10.4 | CON 6.9 | WIS 9.5 | CHA 5.9 Link to comment
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