run an 8 minute mile

I achieved my 3 month goal of completing a 5K. I ran my first 5K in 32:0ish, but I realized I can run a 5K at in 28:00ish or less. I know it’s a bad time because decent times are between 15:00-20:00 or less. But at least I’m faster than a lot of the high school girls cross country team.

I used to be able to run an 8-minute mile. My best ever (recorded) was 7:21. I have been excercising normally, but just not running, so I think that might be why. Last time I ran a mile, I got an 8:32 (ouch). Compared to one of my friends’ 5:25, that’s a slap in the face, with him slapping me. I want to practice to where I’ll be able to run a mile in under 6 minutes.

Less than a minute to go.

8:39 on Wednesday, Sept, 23rd

May 27th 10:16:75

June 23rd 10:56:76

July 14th 11:13

July 21st 10:37

July 29th 9:39

August 24th 9:29

lalaal

i was rather ill this week so i only ran twice:

6/23/09 – 10:59
6/24/09 – 10:40

i am shocked i broke ten minutes already! i’ll be starting back tomorrow, but i might be a little set back since it’s been a few days.

11:08

ok, i’m going to start reporting weekly now. i’m going to run 6 days a week and give myself either friday or sunday to rest. i feel so good today, it gets easier and i work harder every time!

11:20

good improvement – no incline, a lot cooler. i think i’ll stay away from incline for now so it’ll be accurate.

12:06

wow that’s really up from last time, that’s kind of sad. i’m wondering if it’s because of the incline and because it was really hot today? at least i went for longer (30 minutes instead of 20)!

11:42