🏃♂️Running changed my life, leading to improved fitness, health, and personal achievements.
🌳I started with slow runs in a local park, gradually increasing speed and distance.
⏱️I did interval training, running fast for short distances and gradually reducing rest periods.
🏞️Longer runs helped build endurance, preparing me for distances beyond 10K.
🏁Learning each park run course and planning strategies for different sections improved my performance.
How long did it take to go from struggling to running sub-19 minute park runs?
—It took me three years to go from struggling to finish to running sub-19 minute park runs.
What were the key factors in your progress?
—Consistency, maintaining good form, and gradual weight loss were key factors in my progress.
How did you approach interval training?
—I started with 1K intervals and gradually reduced rest periods. Eventually, I was able to run 5K in one session.
Did you focus on losing weight as part of your training?
—Yes, losing weight played a crucial role in improving my running performance.
What advice do you have for beginners?
—Start with slow runs and gradually increase speed and distance. Focus on consistency, form, and enjoyment of the process.
00:00Introduction to the transformative power of running and the journey to sub-19 minute park runs.
01:30Starting with slow runs in a local park, gradually increasing speed and distance.
03:15Implementing interval training, running fast for short distances with reduced rest periods.
05:00Incorporating longer runs to build endurance for distances beyond 10K.
07:20Learning and optimizing performance on each park run course.
10:00Three years of progress from struggling to sub-19 minute park runs.
11:30The importance of consistency, good form, and gradual weight loss in achieving goals.
12:45Advice for beginners: start with slow runs, focus on consistency, form, and enjoyment of the process.
