10k Run Challenge
Target Date: 19th April 2026
About This Journey
Welcome to One Step At a Time (OneSAAT). I'm Akshay, and my goal is to run a 10K by April 19th. In this series, I'm sharing my complete, unfiltered progress—how I eat, how I exercise, the calories I'm burning, and all the ups and downs along the way.
I would love for you to check my progress and drop your suggestions, tips, or advice in the comments below to help me reach this goal! 👇
🌐 Prefer reading? Catch all my updates and detailed progress logs on my website: https://www.onesaat.in
📱 Tech & Gear Mentioned:
I currently shoot with my Nothing Phone 2 (which is now discontinued). If you're looking for similar or upgraded alternatives, I recommend checking these out:
- Nothing Phone 3: https://amzn.to/4bO8x4t
- Samsung Galaxy S24: https://amzn.to/4uSmoxT
- OnePlus 15: https://amzn.to/4di0mhW
👟 My Running Shoes:
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Video Transcript
"Want to change your life? How about we focus on the next 24 hours?
Hi, my name is Akshay. Welcome to 'One Step at a Time.'
OnSat.
So, next 19th April, I’m going to run a 10K.
How am I going to do it? I’ll share all my progress—how I eat, how I exercise, how many calories I’m burning, all my ups and downs.
Those who don’t like watching videos and prefer reading, I have my website: onsat.in. O-N-S-A-T-dot-I-N.
See you guys along with my progress!"
Distance Progress
km per day
Pace Progress
min/km — taller bar = faster pace · Fitbit tracked days only
Progress Updates
Follow the journey through detailed progress logs, diet tracking, and workout routines.
Closing Essay: One Step At A Time — The Full Story 📖
The complete data-backed journey — baseline metrics, the sleep paradox, GPS glitches, precision nutrition, and the race day finish. Read the full story >
Day 21: Challenge Complete — 10.01 km Done 🏆
The Spirit Run — bib #0924. 10.01 km in 1h 23m 55s, pre-dawn start at 5:37 AM, finisher medal and certificate. 77.7% of the race in Zones 4 and 5. The challenge is complete. Explore stats >
Day 17: 10k on 19th April 2026 — 7.51km Run 🏃♂️
7.51 km in 1h 6m at 8'48"/km, two days from race day. Sleep Score 75 on 5h 37m, beetroot parathas & khichdi fuelling the final push. Explore stats >
Day 16: The Creator's Sleep Paradox 🎬😴
Rest day with Sleep Score 75. The 8:30 PM recommended bedtime vs the 11:41 PM creator reality. 98g protein hit, transparent nutrition breakdown. Explore stats >
Day 15: Mind Over Matter — 5km on 3 Hours Sleep 💪
Ran 5.06 km in 43m 14s on just 2h 56m of sleep. Race week grit, 99% calorie goal hit, Indian home cooking triumph. Explore stats >
Day 14: Rest, Recharge & Consistent Nutrition 🧘♂️
Strategic rest day with 7h 43m of split sleep, disciplined 1,622 kcal intake, and race-week recovery focus. Explore stats >
Day 13: 10km Milestone! 🎉
I successfully hit the 10km mark today! 10.03 km in 1h 29m. Explore stats >
Day 12: Rest & Recovery 💤
Heavy focus on rest and recovery today, getting 5.5 hours of sleep. Explore stats >
Day 11: Consistent Stride & Nutritional Balance 🏃♂️
Got back to running with a 5.1 km effort, slept an excellent 7+ hours, and consumed 1,718 calories. Explore stats >
Day 10: Active Recovery & Sleep Focus 🧘♂️
Took a dedicated rest day, dialing in on 5 hours of sleep while sticking nicely to the diet. Explore stats >
Day 9: The GPS Urban Trap 🏢
Logged a very solid 7.54 km, handled a wild case of GPS drift from urban environments, and kept consistency key. Explore stats >
Day 8: Recovery & Nutrition Focus ❤️🩹
Got in a 5.01 km walk/run session while honing in on sleep recovery and an immaculate 1,952 cal intake. Explore stats >
Day 7: Longest Distance Yet 🏆
Hit over 10k steps and ran 7.34 km! Exploring new limits and locking in on the goal. Explore stats >
Day 6: Rest Day & Prep for 7.5k 🧘♂️
Took a well-needed rest day, reflected on some diet slip-ups, and prepped for a big run tomorrow. Explore stats >
Day 5: The "Zone 2" Win 🏃♂️🔥
Solid mid-distance 5.77 km run keeping heart rate in the Weight Control zone. Fiber goals smashed! Explore stats >
Day 4: Efficiency & Consistency 🏃♂️💨
5.43 km run with an average pace of 06'51"/km. Maintaining the aerobic base! Explore stats >
Day 3: Badminton & Sleep Struggles 🏸😴
Switched things up with 46 mins of badminton, but took a tough hit on sleep with only 4h 40m. Explore stats >
Day 2: Keep Pushing! 💪
Ran 5k in 35 minutes! Weight drops to 73.1 kg and clocking 7 hours of sleep. Explore stats >
Day 1: One Step at a Time! 🚀
Kicking off the journey! 4.53 km run, 73.2 kg starting weight, and strict diet checks. Explore stats >