My Abi’s Spring Speed Challenge.

[Tbae]

I have been trotting for around 15 months.Through the normal route C25K with the support of HealthUnlocked, the magic forum.

Posted some stuff I have tried and at 76 my prime interest is to see how fast I can run.But it takes time to decide to go long or shorter or even both.They are complimentary.🤔

Always had an interest and Abi’s Speed Challenge has basically supported and fed the interest.

Along the way the forum links have been immense on physiology medical facts on mitiochondria and twitch muscles and physcological quotes.

To run faster you first have to run fast.🤔

I found I trotted at 9-11 mins / km at the start of my journey and for a long time.Perhaps a year.

Only recently and mainly due to Abi’s SC I think the confusion has evaporated and I find myself cantering at 7-8 mins/ km, galloping at 6-7 and perhaps getting into the 5-6 mins / km band.

At this stage I am using only the one km distance. It’s a start and hope to build on that.Do not intend to forget about the shorter distances either.100/200/400/800m.

My interest in speed is individual.But I have found that seeing the achievements of others on the magic forum and the SC., exciting, constructive and educational in pursuing a personal continuous improvement and enjoyment of a gift that we are so blessed to give to ourselves.

It is about challenging ourselves for some and certainly enjoying ourselves for all.

Many thanks to the Admins that give their time freely and to all the magic forum who participate here and also give their findings so generously.

WOW.💥

Keep trucking,keep on keeping on, onwards and upwards.

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[roseabi Ultramarathon]

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[Bluebirdrunner]

That must be a pleasing result Tbae! 💪With time out on the IC and redoing the c25k plan from scratch, you have definatley improved your pace... and will no doubt continue to do so the more running you do. Keep on trucking!😊xxx

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

It is so pleasing Jan.

All thanks to the tried and tested C25k programme and the magic forums.

I can not have believed when finishing the C25k first time round and trotting a one and only 5k Parkrun in 47-48 mins and my best ever is 39:5? something that perhaps potentially I may reach the magic 30 min/5k.Many enjoyable km’s off yet.

For me that’s a goal worth pursuing.

Go you to and thanks for your very valued support.

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[Bluebirdrunner in reply to Tbae]

With music now and your new gadget...its a whole new running track!😊xxx you will be flying along....

[LoungeLizaard]

You are dedicated my vrb! And getting those sorts of speeds! Watch out for the police behind you!! 🤣

You are such an inspiration - I hope I’m still going strong at 76!

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

Hi Mitch,

I think I have gone from being Victor Meldrew to Inspector Gadget.🙈🤣

Hope the new tech stuff alerts me where the speed cameras are.🤔

The lamp posts are still laughing my friend.🙈🤣

You have come a long way Mitch and made impressive progress.

Keep on keeping on.💪👏👏

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