I know for sure that yesterday, I averaged an eight minute mile over two and a half miles. This I know because I passed each half mile marker in four minutes. Of course, because of that, plus the day before, my legs are done. I had to take a break today. Still, a break is good. Plus, I'm doing a lot better than I'd hoped.
It's all a matter of relativity. Originally, I picked an eight minute mile as my goal because I just wanted to get into average shape. Around ten years ago, I'd read the average human could run a mile in eight minutes. Now, it turns out, due to America's sloth, I'm doing much, much better than the mass of humanity.
Next goal? Six minute mile, with a seven minute mile as an interim goal. After that, We'll start shaving down in fifteen second increments. Pie-in-the-sky goal? Sub-four minute mile. I think I can sprint at a four minute mile pace right now, but only for short distances, so at least I can hit the speed (maybe?). Realistically, it's not going to happen, but I need some goal that's not quite so isolationist. Although, to be fair, even when I'm running outside, I'm still running by myself, so...
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With all your talk of having been such a slow runner for years and years, I have to say I'm very impressed with your new-found dedication. Go, you! :)
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