When I do the best I can with what I have, then I have won my race.
Another mile run for NYRR Virtual New Balance 5th Avenue Mile. Today I was 2 seconds slower than my Best Mile of 06:08. π
Nevertheless, I will try, try, try and try again. If I can get better, why not? π
#RunwithRaah ππ»ββ
Everyone should aspire to run a Mile to see how fast they can run this magical distance.
If you are already a runner, it is most likely that you would be targeting a 6 to 7 minute mile. But, we all know that it is not so easy to master the mile at that pace – it requires a good balance of speed, strength and courage.
Today, I attempted a mile in 06:09 as part of a virtual race by #NYRR celebrating Global Running Day week powered by #Strava
It was my first attempt in June this year, and the outcome was far better than the last two attempts (06:26 and 06:17) in June a year ago. This time around I was less tired and was able to finish strong.
Three years ago I had clocked my best EVER mile in 06:08, which is just one second faster than my pace today π² – so I am not quite there, but will surely make another attempt this month end. (Looking forward to a sub 6-minute mile – some day)
IMPORTANT: Going out and running a 6-7-8 minute-mile when you havenβt been running previously, can lead to an injury. Pushing yourself too hard can derail you for weeks or even months. Remember, you are not competing with anyone else but you. So take it easy. You can always make multiple attempts.
It is important to finish strong πͺπΌ
#RunwithRaah ππ»ββοΈ
As a part of an ongoing promotional event in June (The Strava Mile), I had made my first attempt on Wednesday 14th June, 2017 by running a mile in 06:26 minutes.
Today, I attempted another mile in 06:17 minutes which was 9 seconds faster than my first attempt this month. The strategy this time around was slightly different and less tiring i.e. instead of pushing a lot harder, I began much slower than I did on my first attempt (almost 20 seconds slower, 02:40 mins/km vs 03:00 mins/km) and concentrated on going steady at a pace between 03:50-04:00 mins/km.
First Attempt
Second Attempt
In spite of starting slower in the second attempt, in both attempts I completed the first KM in 03:51 and 03:50 minutes respectively. For the remaining 600m, I was 8 seconds faster in the second attempt than I was in the first attempt.
First Attempt
Second Attempt
Start slower and gradually pick up the pace. Conserve energy for the second half.
I will not be able to attempt any more miles this month, but I will surely try again next month. I have 9 more seconds to beat my PR of 06:08. It is definitely going to be a challenge. π π
