Okay, so, I got this idea to check out how fast I could actually run. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while, you know? Like, how do you even figure that out? I’m not getting any younger, and I heard somewhere that your speed peaks when you’re younger and then it’s all downhill. So, I thought, better late than never, right?
I started by just running like I normally do, nothing fancy. Then I remembered something about “tempo runs” – I think that’s what they’re called? You start slow for like 5 or 10 minutes to warm up, which makes sense. I did that a few times, trying to feel out what felt easy and what felt like I was pushing it.
Next, I tried to focus on how I was running. It’s like when you’re lifting weights, you gotta have the right form, or you’re not really getting the most out of it. I tried to stand up straighter and not take huge steps. I felt a little awkward at first, like I was thinking too much about it, but after a few tries, it started to feel more natural.
- Warming up is important. I did that each time.
- Keeping good form made a difference. It felt weird initially but better later.
- I also tried these “speed workouts” – which was basically running faster for a little while and then going back to a normal pace.
I did this a few times, on different days. You know, one day you feel great, the next you’re dragging. I wanted to see how I did on an average day, not just on my best day. I did this for a few weeks, not every day, but pretty regularly.
Then I started adding in those speed workouts, like I found online, those “fartleks” or whatever they’re called. It’s basically running fast for a bit, then slow, then fast again. It’s tough, but I think it helped. I also did some strength training. I read somewhere that it helps with running, so I figured, why not? I mean, I’m not trying to be a pro athlete or anything, but it seemed like a good idea.
My Takeaways
So, after doing all this, I did get a bit faster. Not like, lightning fast, but I could feel the difference. It’s pretty cool to see that you can actually improve even if you’re not a serious runner. It’s more about how you do it than anything else, I guess. Like, being smart about it and not just running like crazy.
This whole thing wasn’t just about running faster. It was also about just, you know, doing something for myself, seeing if I could push myself a little. And I did. It felt good, actually. Like a little victory. And I learned a bit about how to run better, which is something I can keep doing. It’s not like I’m going to stop now.
Anyway, that’s my little experiment. Maybe it’ll inspire someone else to give it a try. It’s not as hard as it seems, and you might surprise yourself. And hey, if I can do it, anyone can. Trust me on that.
