u/Whole_Objective_9851

24 m. Started running early july so it's been 45 days or so. In all this while I've run around 60 kms. I run around 4-5 days a week. Most days i am too tired and/or short on time after work, so most days i run only 2 km. On weekends try to do anywhere from 3-5 km.

Pace has been at 8-11 minutes per km ever since I started. Once I ran a 6:30 min per km for 2km.

I do run-walk combos most days.

Doing knee strengthening exercises a minimum of once every week because right knee is a bit fragile from a past injury.

Am i doing anything wrong or just need to give it more time before I see an improvement in pace?

I don't have running shoes so I run in basketball shoes, if that matters.

Returning to speedcubing after like 3 years and looking for a cube that comes close to the quietness and smooth turning of the first Tenguyn.

I don't love cubes that feel snappy and loud. Thoughts?

Title. 22M, will be starting first job as SDE in Bangalore soon. If I opt out, I'll get around 80k pm in hand. If I opt in, this will be around 70k pm in hand. What are the pros and cons?

I'm disciplined and can invest in SIPs alternatively. Concerned about withdrawal issues and other bureaucratic hassles. Do I need a UAN for future employment BGV? What are other pros and cons I'm missing? Please help.