Kicking it up a notch

Today I ran 1.5 miles in 12:02. My time is usually somewhere around 13:40ish, 13 on a good day. I want to stay at 12 minutes for a 1.5. If I can keep that up, I will be able to run a 24 minute 3 mile. My fastest 3 mile time ever was under 23:30, I think it was 23:13. That is extremely fast for me though. I am most comfortable in the 24-25 range. At that pace, I am cruising and I am able to keep going past 3 miles without being completely worn out. If I can get back down to my DINFOS weight, I might even be able to keep that pace for about 5 miles. Be happy for me, because I am a pretty slow runner with short legs!!!


I notice that if I am practicing the "chi-running", leaning forward, hitting midfoot, short strides, letting my core absorb the shock, I keep a pretty quick pace and it's very steady since I'm really concentrated. Keeping a pace is probably my biggest challenge as a runner. I am one to start out fast, drag a little near my half way point, take a break, hit it fast again, drag again and then sprint the last leg home. Doing that changes my posture a lot which is probably why my back gets sore.


Taking tomorrow off, 12 hour school day. Hopefully my next run will be with my mom on Wednesday!! Can't wait!