Efficiency

I was reading some running articles in Runner's World when one mentioned the "efficiency of your steps", something I had never considered. Basically, if you pound your feet on the pavement, your steps are inefficient...your foot spends too much time on the ground. Efficient feet glide atop the gravel, touching down only as much as is necessary.

So, yesterday, as part of a 4-mile tempo run, I focused on making my steps as efficient as possible. I'm no ballerina when I run, so it was tough, but I managed to eek out 3 miles at an 8 min. mile pace. I found myself reaching Fullerton quickly, then North Ave. quickly, and before I knew it, the run was over.

I'm participating in a 5k for Multiple Myeloma in 3 weeks, and I've decided to crush it. I'm basically going to max out on speed and try to hold it for 3.1 miles. My goal is to finish in less than 23 minutes....which would amount to three 7:30's. This is lofty but do-able.