Real David H.

Last week I had one of those moments after a run in which I finally felt like I was making progress.

I was thrilled to knock off two goals on my list of 26: running 3 miles at an overall pace under 10 minutes a mile AND a progressive run. 

I did this in a somewhat controlled environment on the treadmill, but it was executed well.

It was, however, also a reminder of how far I have to go before I’m satisfied with running again.

I’d really like to have all the miles under 10 minutes a mile, not just the pace, and I’d like to be able to close off a progressive run about 30-45 seconds faster than where I am right now.

But I’ll take it and keep marching forward …

1. DONE – OCT. 23: Run 3 miles non stop
2. DONE – NOV. 3: Run 3 miles at a pace under 10 minutes a mile
3. DONE – OCT. 30: Run 4 miles nonstop
4. Run for an hour nonstop
5. Run a 5k race under an 8-minute mile pace
6. Run a 10k at under an 8-minute mile pace
7. Run a half marathon
8. Run hill repeats
9. DONE – OCT 8: Run in the rain again
10. Run on a trail that’s new to me (or one I haven’t run in a year+)
11. Sign up/run in a race that’s new to me
12. Do a track workout
13. DONE – NOV. 3: Do a progressive run
14. Ride my bike 100 miles in a month
15. Go a month without potato chips 
16. Eat a salad every day at work for 2 straight weeks
17. Lose 5 pounds
18. Lose 10 pounds
19. Lose 15 pounds
20. Lift weights twice a week for 4 straight weeks
21. Hold a plank for 2 minutes straight
22. Hold a plank for 3 minutes
23. Do 25 consecutive push-ups
24. Do 50 consecutive push-ups
25. Blog about my progress at least once a week for 4 straight weeks
26. Run a marathon