In the past, the year end roundup post has been full of numbers, stats and dreams of PBs in the coming year. This year I'm doing something a little bit different.
As I was planning this post in my head, I thought for a second, "I haven't accomplished much this year." and then promptly stopped myself. I may have "only" run 2 PBs this year, but obviously my achievements this year aren't in the speed department, they are in learning to like trail running, and finally learning to ride a bike after 36 years. Even though Paul is still giving me shit for saying I wouldn't as recently as May.
I also felt like it was noteworthy to mention all the new people I met through running/ran with this year. I love meeting runners; it's like we are old friends right away!
I also felt like it was noteworthy to mention all the new people I met through running/ran with this year. I love meeting runners; it's like we are old friends right away!
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| Erin |
Heather
Anna
Pranada
Jana
Rhonda-Marie
Kim (since we never ran together before this year)
...did I forget anyone?? I feel like I'm missing someone or two...
Stats
Running: 2374.1K (goal: 2400) I believe I've been over 2600K the last 2 years, but thanks to the advent of Audrey Lexa, my fall HM training cycle was only 4 days a week instead of 5.
Bike: 1369.07K. Holy crap. I had no idea I rode that much, especially considering I couldn't even ride more than 200 m without falling over at the end of May.
Other (strength training, yoga, a couple walks and exactly once on the elliptical): 70:11
What's next in 2015?
1/17 - 1 hour Frosty Trail Run
3/1 - Chilly HM (2:15 r/w pacer, of course)
3/29 - ATB
4/18 - MEC Burlington Race 1
5/3 - Mississauga HM (hopefully pacing)
5/23 - Sulphur Springs 25K
6/7 - NFWHM (pacing)
6/20 - 5peaks Rattlesnake Point
Sept - Chase the Coyote
9/27 - Oakville HM (pacing and it better not be the same weekend as CtC)
Sept - Chase the Coyote
9/27 - Oakville HM (pacing and it better not be the same weekend as CtC)
TBA - a duathlon
various trail races, possibly another obstacle event, and also MS Bike Tour, as time and finances permit.
2014 wasn't a great year for me personally, but I am still satisfied with my fitness achievements. Here's to better things in 2015!
Sounds like you have a busy year ahead. I still have to do my obligatory post too :) That's what I love about running - the people you meet. All the best in 2015!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work this year! You conquered a whole lot in your fitness growth for sure! Could you have imagined biking and trail running at this time last year? Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt's all about perspective. I think you've had a great year! Enjoy the trails and the bike!
ReplyDeleteHaha. I like that I got a call-out in your year-end review. You were SO against trails, but I love that you've learned to love them! It's a big change and nice that you found something new to love!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping 2015 is even better personally and fitness-wise than 2014!!