Today I decided to see if I could run the mile in under 6 minutes on the treadmill.
Result?
Success.
5:58.
Could have pushed for a few seconds less, but this is a good start.
Remember though, running on the treadmill is easier than running outside...so I can't be too proud of myself, but it is decent for not having done any formal running or endurance training in literally years.
It seems I have retained a huge percentage of the fitness I had in my early 20's thanks to hard strength training workouts.
Being strong helps runners. I can just feel it with each stride...and remember, I'm powering over 190 pounds with each stride. I'm not a 145 pound marathoner.
So to all the runners out there, get strong in the back of your body (posterior chain) and your times will go lower!
A good exercise to start with? Back extensions with the ball (pictured).
CB
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