Today is Day 10 of the June 5k running challenge that I am taking in part in and I thought it was time for a quick update.
I have always used RunKeeper to keep track of my runs on my phone (via GPS) and have recently switched to NikePlus because it shows an outline of my running course. How cool is that? Technology is awesome.
Here are my average pace/per mile times for the identical 3.14 mile run the past 10 days:
- Day 1: 9’32″/mile
- Day 2: 9’26″/mile
- Day 3: 9’24″/mile
- Day 4: 9’20″/mile
- Day 5: 9’22″/mile
- Day 6: 9’18″/mile
- Day 7: 9’13″/mile
- Day 8: 9’26″/mile
- Day 9: Opps! Went hiking for 2.5 hours instead!
- Day 10: 8’58″/mile
It’s interesting to me that although my times are not always improving, that I am still getting faster. Consistency has been my best friend these past 10 days and I want to challenge you to add some sort of consistent workout into your life. If you’re new to the ball game, here are some options to ease you into a healthier lifestyle: walk for 20 minutes per day, try the couch to 5k running program, complete a yoga video in the privacy of your own home, take the steps at work (every time you leave your office). Start small and see how it works. And be gentle to yourself if you slip-up (see Day 9 above). Just get back on the horse and pickup where you left off. 
Do you have a consistent workout schedule that you love? Have one that you have been wanting to try? Leave a comment in the section below and share what works for you or what you think sounds awesome! Your gold nugget fitness tip could work for someone else too!
365 Days, 365 Workouts 