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Running status–May 2019

So initially I was going to do a complicated running plan. I settled for attempting to run everyday after dinner. This is good habit hygiene. The cue is simple, daily and doesn’t compete with too many other activities.

It falls apart when I’m traveling or if dinner happens late.

Still, my running is way up.

Some other minor things that have helped;

  • I drink beet juice, as often as I can. It is supposed to make me run 5% faster.
  • I use knee braces
  • I have a pair of running shoes that I only use for running
  • I listen to pod casts
  • I do 98% of my running on a treadmill down the hallway, so I’m not constrained by weather.
  • If I’m at home on an odd day, I will attempt to run midday, which double the opportunities for running at all.
  • I always record my run in Strava, by taking a picture of the treadmill screen, I suspect no one is watching, but this is the most public place I can put my progress
  • I cranked my fitbit goal up to 15,000 steps a day

I usually aim to run 30 minutes or 3.1 miles, sometimes whatever comes second. I usually allow myself to run as slow as 10 minute miles.

My top speed now is about 24m30 second 5K, which converts to about 8 minute miles.

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