I don't like time my solves. I only like to solve.
So, I practice every day and I feel when I was fast or not. And about once a month, I time few solves to see if the new things I learned are effective or those I try to improve have an impact. And…

Every time I break a personal record! Single and less often an average.
It is very satisfying and it means I am progressing.

This morning, no warm up, my first solve was under my best Ao5. Which is a good sign, I think.

Voilà. I just wanted to share my experience as an average cuber :)

Keep learning.