In January of last year I went back to work and worked everyday as it was the last. There was so many unknowns in my life and future that I didn't take one day for granted. I walked my dog, drove my kids around but that was the extent of my exercise. I was so focused on work I became successful again and in the process went from 5-11 171 to 5-11 211.
I'm 52 today and between 39- 42 years old I ran 27.6 for 200 meters, 60.44 for 400 meters, 2:17 for 800 meters, a 5:05 road mile, a 17:44 5k, a 37:57 10k, a 126 half marathon and a 3:15 full Marathon.
I bartered a drone last year I won at a company party for a Landice home treadmill. I got it for my 11 year old who has been running cross country races. I hadn't used it till after my 52 birthday which was March 25th. The thing is I was still so focused on work and not my fitness. It was this world changing quarantine that brought me back to my true love... running! So sentimental! ( : In all seriousness I am grateful to start running again and when I set my mind to something like most of us runners and individual athletes there is now stopping us. I got the motor to turn over again as well as an instant change in my mood.
So now I have run 4 consecutive 1 mile runs a day at varied speeds. First day took me 17 minutes and yesterday took me 13 minutes and I was tired. Speeds varied from 2.0-6.0.
They say weight gained fast is easier to take off than weight gained over a long period of time. I don't know who they are but I like that thought and will stick with it.
So any of you fellow runners who life got in the way of your running, join me for the 1 mile a day challenge for 30 days straight. I think we will all change for the better!
Are you in?