It started out with a 2.5 mile walk done in about 42 minutes. Went with a friend so we weren't keeping too close watch on the time but did glance at it. She walks much faster than me (actually most people walk faster than me) so it was good for me to have to keep up. At times I was right next to her and other times I was a step or 2 behind but never far enough that we couldn't keep a conversation going. I was tired when we were done but felt so good about having done it. We plan to do this again as she's an avid walker. And she somehow brings out the positive in me where my thoughts go to how I can and will achieve all my goals instead of worrying about my goals. I really need to stay in that mindset.
Then I went and did a mile walk/run that took me 17:32. I had to know how fast I could do it now that I know the exact path to follow. So, I need to work on getting my time down to under 17 minutes.
I'm told to do my walks in 400 meter intervals. I'm guessing this will help get my speed and endurance up for the 1 mile walks and then when I do another 5K I'll be better prepared and hopefully faster.
One day at a time...on walk/run at a time!
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