Short, but sweet.

by ~jenniferlynn on July 25, 2013

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I hit a different kind of PR yesterday that had nothing to do with a barbell, a WOD, or a benchmark.

I took a rest day from Crossfit, but it was the most gorgeous day out so was feeling like I needed to do something. I laced up my shoes and decided to go for an easy one-mile run. (What?! I wanted to go for a run? What is happening to me?!) Since I’ve been having the #twomilesuck, I figure if I keep pushing in shorter distances, maybe it will help me break the mental barrier.

So off I went.. following a route that I knew was just about one mile.

I wasn’t sprinting, but knew I was going faster than my comfortable pace; I figured it is only a mile so may as well put some effort! And I clocked my fastest mile ever. Ever. EVER.

One day, I dreamed of a 10:00/mile.

Yesterday, my legs had a mind of their own and made my dreams come true.

Capture

Where the heck did that come from?!

Running history in average pace for ~1mi runs (8:20 run was only a half mile)

NJ Paleo July 25, 2013 at 2:50 pm

NICE! And even nicer that you (I think?) kinda liked it!
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Jacki Twitter: JackiRHayes July 25, 2013 at 3:08 pm

WAY TO GO! Did you see that K Star is coming out with a running book. He needs to hurry up with that project cause I need it.
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Alicia Twitter: acurls July 25, 2013 at 3:48 pm

WOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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M. Love Twitter: Ms_MLove July 25, 2013 at 4:10 pm

THAT IS AWESOME!!!! I would love a solid 10:30 pace right now. Im struggling. Your endurance coach is keeping you on a fabulous path. Do you know how jealous I am of your post about that? Wish my box had it!! Keep up the fabulous work love!!
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~jenniferlynn July 26, 2013 at 8:14 am: It has helped me soooo much!! And doing it with Crossfit people really helps with the mental part, too!

Lisa Twitter: fantabulouslisa July 25, 2013 at 4:45 pm

I’m jealous of the endurance programming too! That is super awesome –way to go girl!
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~jenniferlynn July 26, 2013 at 8:14 am: It’s been so good for me! They just started doing tri-training too with biking and swimming! Though I’m not quite there yet.. lol

Mary Twitter: inmyheadspace July 25, 2013 at 4:50 pm

That’s awesome Jen! I love when things like this just happen when you’re not even trying!

Kim July 25, 2013 at 5:57 pm

WooHoo – seems that all of your cross fit has helped your running!!!
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~jenniferlynn July 26, 2013 at 8:18 am: Sooo much!!

Sybil July 25, 2013 at 8:59 pm

Nice job on your speedy mile!
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Kim @ BusyBod Twitter: busybodblog July 25, 2013 at 9:33 pm

Congrats girl 🙂
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Nicole Twitter: mast2mar July 25, 2013 at 10:58 pm

Fantastic Jen! Speedy Jen Gonzales!
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Jackie July 26, 2013 at 8:17 am

Congrats! I dream of a 10:00 mile one day too! What app/device do you use to track your running? That’s a neat chart of your run pace it produces!
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~jenniferlynn July 26, 2013 at 8:20 am: I like Runkeeper; to get the nifty history chart I had to pay $20 for the year for their Elite membership, but seems like a neat way to track things. The free membership is great, too!

Erik Twitter: runningmoose13 July 26, 2013 at 10:06 am

COngratulations on the mile! Where did it come from? From within through your hard work and dedication…and willingness to ignore the pain 🙂
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~jenniferlynn July 26, 2013 at 10:15 am: Thank you.. 🙂

Cori July 26, 2013 at 5:57 pm

AWESOME!!!! Congrats!
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Bethany Lee Twitter: bethanyjolee July 26, 2013 at 8:29 pm

All I can say is WOO HOO! So happy for you!!
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Esther July 27, 2013 at 8:03 pm

Oh my gosh, that is so cool! Talk about progress!

Marissa @ Barefoot Colorado Twitter: barefootcolo July 28, 2013 at 4:57 pm

You are a rockstar!! Congrats chica!
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Cecil @ Dreadmill Drummer July 29, 2013 at 10:43 am

Well isn’t that awesome!! And you were telling me that you don’t feel like you’re a runner. I think that’s faster than I run. Go you!
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