Running on Empty

Thanks Brian for talking me into this... for social connectedness around fitness.  Not much sleep last night though saw an INCREDIBLE film with H @Alamo on our weekly Saturday date, so totally WORTH it.  The King's Speech is exceptionally well filmed (direction & cinematography) with brilliant acting.  If you haven't seen it yet, RUN - don't walk. 

Speaking of running, to improve 5k time it helps to first improve 1 mile time.  Idea is go for speed first, then endurance second... by gradually working more speed throughout the 5k distance.  In theory, the speed can be sustained as your body learns how to manage higher speeds over longer distances.  I'm all about Applying the Method!  Particularly the Scientific Method.  So here goes my test-

1 Mile Time
2/5 - 8:00
2/11 - 7:11
2/12 - 6:56

Goal is to embrace the pain, while shaving seconds off 6:56, in prep for Hell Run on 4/30.  I'm testing the hypothesis of running a 6 minute mile, or how close can I get?  I've run 5 times since Warrior Dash last November.  Began training last week for Hell Run.  More to come-

No Speed Limit story - while this is about learning music quickly, there is a bio-psychological correlation for our bodies. 

Adrian and I have often discussed the concept of pushing physical limits past cerebral / conceptual limits.  I highly suspect this is true with all adults... when we're kids they're aren't any limits.  After chomping on the bit of civilization for many years most of us emerge as adults with preconceived notions of limits in all areas of life.  I'm not an idealist in thinking I can run a 4 minute mile or "anyone can become President".  Yet I believe there's more in the tank than many of us realize.  Hence the need to Apply the Scientific Method! 

No Speed Limit blog is just that - testing my own personal physical limits.  Jack LaLanne (RIP) did 1000 pushups in 23 minutes at age 42, and serves as an inspiration to anyone entering middle age.  If Herschel Walker can do similar high-intensity workouts into his 50's, I can surely elevate my game.

Cheers-
Chris