(DAY 56) 10km run goal setting

Start of the week

At the start of the week, I had set a target of completing a 10km run on treadmill. I was had locked in three things in advance:

1. Completing the 10km run without stopping.
2. Focusing on my running posture and form.
3. Stretching and cool down after the run.

Observations from 10km run today:

• I completed 5km for three consecutive days. These 5km runs were out of the blue for my body i.e. I did not run at all in the last 6 months.
• The mind plays tricks especially around some muscles feeling tired. It is very important to push through and not let the mind trick you into stopping.
• Slow pace is much better than stopping completely, even if it is for a few seconds.
• Stretching the whole body for 10-15 minutes is a must after a new activity for the muscles i.e. running after long.

On a goal setting methodology:

• I feel super happy that I slugged through running even though I wanted to stop probably 4 times in the 10km run.
• I feel closer to be able to complete a half marathon i.e. 21 km in a few months without risking injury.