One of my goals for 2008 was to run a 5km or 3 miles in 21 minutes. My times have been hoovering in the 22’s all year- even on a track. So, today, I put all the odds in my favor (if that’s possible) and RAN to the top of a big hill. We took our time climbing up this hill (1.79 miles to the top) so that we could run a 3 mile test going DOWNHILL. Running downhill is great for teaching your legs how to turn over faster!
So, I FLEW down the hill at a 6:30 pace! Map My Run showed a descent of 400 feet. Finished the run in 20:20. People, this is 10 seconds faster than my fastest run EVER. In college, my last race of the year in like 1995 (?) was 20:30. Yah, for me. I’ll have my own little party over here…want to join me? What goal have you met this year? What goals are you currently working on?
P.S. I will come back to this goal after October 4th and prove it in a race…but for now, I’m thinking it’s a GOAL MET.
8 responses so far ↓
1 Mark Salinas // Aug 2, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Sure what the heck! Good job!
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2 Lance // Aug 3, 2008 at 2:41 am
Hey that’s an excellent time!! Even if it was downhill, you’re awesomely fast, and that’s cool, and you’ve earned your party here!
My goal – get out and run a little more often than once a month (I’ve been biking regularly, but running has really fallen off).
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3 Strong One // Aug 3, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Not a runner (my knees won’t let me)… but congrats on the great time.
Your downhill run will definitely help with your eccentric muscle contraction!!
Although those eccentric exercise will cause some serious D.O.M.S.
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4 Rachel D. // Aug 3, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Congrats!!! It is always a great feeling when you reach your goals.
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5 Fitarella // Aug 3, 2008 at 5:52 pm
YAAAY YOU!
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6 runlikeagirl // Aug 3, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Congratulations! Fantastic time.
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7 Running Knitter (AKA Eileen) // Aug 3, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Great job!
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8 AndrewE // Aug 3, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Ooh! I need to find a long downhill too!
Way to go!
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