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So I've been doing a couch to 5k program, and on Monday I started trying to jog the entire 3.1 mile length (instead of the time-based jog the app prescribes) based on talks with friends who run seriously.
I was so tired I had to stop at one point, and also I took walking breaks, so the total time to finish was around 51 minutes.
Then two days ago, I did it with a few walking breaks, and it took around 46 minutes.
But today was the first time that I just picked a pace and did the whole thing without slowing (I even sped up a bit at the end). That was despite being tired from yesterday's powerlifting training. Time was 41 minutes and change.
Given that I'm basically cross-training, and in a calorie deficit, I'm amazed at how quickly things are improving all on their own. People have told me that the gains come rapidly in the beginning, but seeing it in action is really cool.
My first ever race is in 5 weeks. The closer I am to 30:00 on race day, the happier I'll be -- after today it feels much more within reach.
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