Obviously not that great in comparison, but I’ve managed to keep running 3 times a week since September last year. I’m pretty happy with this I’ve gotta say. Started running for weight loss and heart health. Haven’t lost any weight - I’m still ~120kg post COVID - but my heart health has improved a lot.

Side note - if I was to compete against the 4 minute mile record holder, they would beat me by almost exactly 4 minutes…haha

    • calhoon2005OPM
      2·
      1 year ago

      Ha. Not ex Olympian, but ex-climbing arborist. Doggo is part cattle dog so he keeps my pace up.

      Gained 20kg through COVID lockdowns. Turns out it’s easier to put it on than take it off. Who knew hey…

  • NevermindNoMind@lemmy.world
    51·
    1 year ago

    That’s not a bad time at all, especially where you are in your journey, and especially taking a long the doggo. My frame of reference is entirely based on times from my high school cross country days, and I’d say a 26 minute 5k means your solidly on the JV team, but definitely not the slowest.

    When I run with my dog we’re looking at 11 minute miles at best, partly cause we need to get in those sniffing and poop breaks. I usually do a run by myself before taking the dog for a run lol. So cudos to your dog as well!

    • calhoon2005OPM
      5·
      1 year ago

      It’s from a website called SmashRun. Free for basics, paid for extra stats. Links in with my Garmin. Trying it as it has a few features Garmin hasn’t provided as yet.

      • Ada@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        Oh, I haven’t been back to Smashrun for years. That’s a nice new infographic they’ve got. One thing they always did well was infographics!