Wow, 2020 is almost over. Mad, huh?
thank goodnessThat means it's time for an annual running summary!
I started getting into running in late January, but only began recording things properly in mid-March when I got my first running watch. Since March 15th, I have run a total of
529kms in 59 hours.
💫 2 months of this time was spent hospitalised.
💫 I've competed once in AVSL competition.
💫 My best time for a 5km is 28.24.
💫 My fastest recorded 1km is 4.20.
💫 My longest run is 8.2kms.
And honestly, I think that's a pretty damn good effort.
We've been sick, isolated, unmotivated, limited; you name it. 529kms may not be too much (in comparison with other competitive athletes eek), but it's still 529kms more than I would have done without the encouragement and support I got from you guys. So thank you. <3
This last week has been a quiet one for me in the years' conclusion due to illness. I'll pick it up again this week starting with my 40min workout today as I woke up considerably less nauseous. It will be my first week with my new fancy running watch - a Garmin Forerunner 245 Music!!! (Very swish, thanks Erutepa!!) As for the rest of the week, here's what's in store:
Tuesday: 4 x 800m w/ 90s rest
Wednesday: Workout
Thursday: 30-40min easy run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Light run, drills, stride-throughs
Sunday: 30-40min
I may switch around my Friday and Saturday as my holidays with Erutepa's fam begin on the 2nd. WHOOP WHOOP
My goals for 2021 are a bit more ambitious and I'm trying to stay consistent. In the next 368 days or so, I hope to:
✨ Run 1,000kms in a year (:0)
✨ Compete 10 times in Track and X-Country
✨ Run 10kms in one session
✨ Run 5kms in 25 minutes or less (5min per km pace)
✨ Buy spikes and new runners
✨ (Bonus) Get a defined 6-pack and
own it
Woo, making New Years' Resolutions early! But you know what - goals are dynamic and progressive and should be made year-round. Hopefully this journal provides motivation to you, dear reader, as well as myself. Sending lots of sweat-covered love your way this holiday season. Get plenty of sleep, hydrate, and remember that you're precious.