Last Thursday, I ran my first ever 5km in 36:37, and just a week later shaved nearly 30 seconds off that time while keeping my heart rate steady at 145 bpm. It felt easier, more controlled, and for the first time I could sense my aerobic engine starting to grow. The lesson? Sometimes slowing down is the only way to go further—and the euphoria of doing something for the first time is worth every step. This is the start of a series where I’ll share the lessons I’m learning as I move from sprint and power training into endurance running for a Hyrox competition. If you’re a sprinter curious about longer runs, or simply someone looking to stretch into new forms of fitness, I’ll break down sessions, strategies, and insights so we can grow together. Follow along as I build my aerobic engine from scratch.
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