5.69707776 kilometers

I DID IT!

I broke some personal records today when I ran 5.32692864 after a .37014912 kilometer warm up.  Here’s my stats:

• Distance: 3.54 Miles (5.69707776 kilometers)
• Time: 33:37 Minutes
• Average Pace: 9:29 Minutes per mile
• Average Speed: 6.32 MPH

I’m super pumped, because my ultimate goal is to run 10 miles and I can feel my body progressing each week.  My lungs are growing stronger and my legs can carry me farther.  It’s a great feeling to know I can accomplish just a 5k.  I don’t care how I compare with other runners, because there is no comparison to how I felt before I started running.  That is motivation big enough to propel me into the next run.

Plus East Aurora is the perfect town for a runner.  There are plenty of big shady trees and quiet streets to run down.  Today I closed my eyes and ran through every intersection.  It’s the type of neighborhood where cars just wave you through, so you get to run uninterrupted. Not too many potholes, nice sidewalks, a great park; I’m telling you, this town is great!  The morning jog down Main Street gets a bit too smoggy, but the side streets are beautiful.

Check out today’s run on my RunKeeper profile.  There you can see my routes and stats.  If you’re a runner in E.A let me know some new routes.  I think the one I did today is my new favorite. There will be a 5k run in Niagra Falls in October that I plan on attending.  I’m also going to do the Turkey Trot, with Tom! Peace.

Run

Now that the weather is nice I’m heading out the door to exercise.  I plan on running every day and if I get the chance I’ll be playing tennis too.  I want to get in better shape and increase my energy level.  I know I’m not overweight, but I can feel my body growing weaker and lazier as the weeks go by.

So I need tips and encouragement from some more experienced runners/ athletes, so help me out if you know what’s up.  If your in the East Aurora area and want to hit the courts, let me know.

Today I’m going on my first run…

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First run stats

Total distance: 2.21 miles

Max speed: 14.03 mph

Average speed: 5.80 mph

Total time: 22.50 Minutes