Miramar Lake

Cross training is a good way to get exercise and increase my overall fitness.  My family and I rode bikes at Lake Miramar.   Its a 5 mile track.

My Second Timed Mile

I ran a timed mile at the Mira Mesa High school track.  I ran in it 7 minutes 38 second.  It was tiring at the end but for the first 2 laps were easier.  This is a 1 minute improvement from my 1st timed mile.

Get Better Hoops Fall Basketball Camp

I went to Basketball camp over Thanksgiving break.  I had I had lots of fun and learned many different things. Basketball helps me get faster because there is a lot of running, and we do sprints to warm up. At the end of camp there was a taco truck so we could fuel up after working hard all day. 

Weekend Training

This weekend I ran a total of a mile and a half. The first mile I ran half of it carrying 2 weights 2 pounds each. the other half I had nothing. After I was done with the mile I ran a half mile trying to go as fast as I can.

Playing in my 3 Basketball Games

This weekend I had three basketball games.  Playing basketball requires a lot of running, so it helps me get faster and helps my overall fitness.  Overall fitness helps because it helps stay fit and in good shape.

Researching Running Form

 I researched  running form.  I learned a lot of different things.  I learned that my torso, hips, and legs should be aligned.  I also learned that my lower leg should not be in front of my body.  Lastly I learned to keep my head up.

https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/5-keys-to-better-running-form/

https://www.active.com/running/articles/good-running-form-for-beginners

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20811603/perfect-running-form/

Running the Tierrasanta 5k

This weekend I ran the Tierrasanta 5k with my friend.  A 5k is 3.1 miles.  We ran the race in 29:53 minutes.  The race was hard, because the course had a big uphill section.  It was also fun.

Basketball Practice Will Help With My Overall Fitness

I've been playing basketball since I was 4, and its one of the reasons I'm fit.  I like playing basketball with my friends, we have a good time.  Basketball will help me with my mile goal because we run a lot and I have multiple games most weekends.   

Me defending against a giant.

My 1st Timed Mile

This was my 1st timed mile run.  I didn't think that running the mile would be easy or that my time would be that fast.  

Getting Started - Why I Choose My Project

My name is Dean Hudson (#36).  My older brother Jack (#38) and I have been competing since the day I started walking.  He's 5 1/2 years older than me so I don't win at much.  When I had to pick a topic for a year long project I decided that training to run faster was a good long term goal.  With the added bonus that it might help me finally beat my brother at something.  He currently holds the 2nd place mile record for 6th graders at Challenger Middle School.  If I train for all of 5th grade, I just might be able to beat his record when I get to Challenger next year.