Since I had my epiphany a few weeks back about my running form, or lack there of, I have made some nice speed improvements. That trend continued on my last run. I ran another 2 miles, and when I say run, my form was much closer to running than it was before. I also remembered to pump my arms a little slower (tried to time it with my arms), and pumped straight out and in, instead of side to side.
I finished my first mile in 9:46. I was very surprised. I felt a little winded at times, but nothing terrible. I did get a bit of a stich in my side at one point as well, but nothing terrible. I walked for about a minute and then continued my 2nd mile. I looked down when I started running again and I think I had only walked for about tenth of a mile. I finished mile 2 in 10:18. Pretty close to my first mile time, probably the main difference was the little bit of walking I did.
When I run tonight I may try to add another 1.1 miles so that I can get up to 5k distance. Not sure if I will be able to maintain a sub 10 minute pace for a 3rd mile, but I will try. I'll do a minute walk after the 1st and 2nd mile and see how it goes. Even if it takes me 11 or 12 minutes that will still beat my previous 5k best of 34:38 by over 2 minutes.
Distance Run: 2 miles
1st Mile: 9:46
2nd Mile: 10:18
Total Time: 20:19
Calories Burned: 213
