9:08 Mile

by Jess on March 16th, 2010 in Mile Times

The last time I ran a timed mile was back on March 3 when I clocked in at 9:30. Since I’m done with training for the 5K for awhile, I decided to give the 9:20 mile a go. I started with a 9:22 pace but it was a bit easy, so I bumped it up. And when that wasn’t enough, I bumped it up again. I ended up running the last minute at a 7.0 pace. Should’ve kicked it up a notch and made it a 9-minute mile. That way, my March goal would’ve been accomplished. Oh well, it’ll happen tomorrow.

I think I’m going to start aiming for the 8:30 mile now. That doesn’t seem too bad. Plus, if I can decrease my individual mile times, I can improve upon my 5K time, which I want to run in 34 minutes (11-minute pace).

Running goals are slowly being accomplished!

I know it says 10:08, but that’s because I use the first minute for a walking warm-up.


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  1. 1
    katymiller says:     March 16th, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Jess! I’m so proud of, and inspired by you. Keep up the good work. And don’t beat yourself up so much :) You’re doing great, and right by you. At this rate, you’ll more than certainly meet all your goals. And more! Im predicting a global takeover by 2011.

    much love xx


    • 1.1
      Jess says:     March 16th, 2010 at 6:24 AM

      KATY! Would you be down to run/walk a 5K when I get back east?! I miss your face :) Thanks for the support, I appreciate it. I think I’m gonna get Scot to run a 5K sometime in June. You coming back to Cali any time soon?


  2. 2
    John says:     March 16th, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Wow your speedy! I’m waiting for the local track to be snow free and dry to start doing the speedwork.


  3. 3
    Ro says:     March 16th, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    WAY to go girlie….
    That pic made me smile…Iknow that felt GREAT huh!


    • 3.1
      Jess says:     March 16th, 2010 at 10:52 PM

      It felt GREAT. I was pretty impressed. 5K A Day improved my speed drastically. It’s insane!


  4. 4
    Brandon says:     March 16th, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Very nice work Jess! I have no clue how fast (or slow) I can run a mile in at this point – but I’m sure I can’t do it in 9 minutes :)

    Keep up the great work!
    .-= Brandon“s last blog Reason #54 I want to lose weight: Hiking =-.



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