09/24/2025
The 2025 is complete!
I set a goal this year to run my first 10K and beat my previous 5K time.
I can proudly say I achieved both!
The Sergeant Major’s Challenge is a 5+10K and is typically ran in succession at the in-person event. Completing it virtually means I can run them separately.
I had no time goal for the 10K, I just wanted to complete it. The day of the run had perfect conditions and the only unknown was how I felt. Overall, i’m very happy with how I approached the run. I completed it in 1:15:33.
For the 5K, I had one objective, run it faster than last year. My fuelling approach could have been better, however, I hit a lot of new PRs during this run. This may be the fastest i’ve ever ran 5K and i’m hoping to do even better next year. I completed it in 32:30, a new PR!
The theme of my training stayed the same: be consistent, add some weight training, and do your best. Be kind and empathetic to yourself when training doesn’t go as planned. It’ll make it a lot easier!
