#2867
Run to Win25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)
That's a great progression in your 5k time in a pretty short time! Sometimes I miss being a new runner that can make gains like that that fast... Glad you found your way here. It's a fun group.
Yes, that is a nice progression with those 5k times. I endorse your plan to build the mileage up to 30-40 mpw (the more the better). Make sure too that you include a long run of about 1/3 your week's total. The absence of long runs jumps out at me when I look at your log. The fact that you have continued to make good progress in spite of this tells me that you have the potential to go a lot faster. I would also advise you to stick with the shorter races for a while, even as you build your miles up. So many beginners keep jumping to the next higher distance in rapid succession before getting used to racing. Finishing becomes the goal rather than learning to race. You are already headed in the direction of being racer. Take your time moving up the ladder, just like you have, and you won't be sorry. Welcome, and good luck with your training.
When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Dude. You're doing awesome.