2011 Running Totals
Miles: 2,410
Monthly Average: 200.83
Daily Average: 6.6
Highest Month: 228
PR'd Disney Marathon 3:27
Shoes: 5 pairs
2011 was a crazy year. There were ups and downs. Two races quickly stick out in my mind as highlights.
First, running Goofy 2011 a.k.a Marathon4Missions. While raising over 10K for Bible translations I had the privileged to run with my wife for her first half marathon. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE helping people reach their goals in running & fitness so you can only imagine how amazing it was to do this race with my wife. The following day I PR'D the marathon.
The second race was completing the Florida Ironman 70.3! I did train very hard for this race, which impacted my running mileage greatly!!! In fact my only months of the year under 200 miles came during the three month training cycle for this event. My fitness level soared, but the funniest thing happened when I got to the race there was a freak morning thunder storm, all race strategy went out the window, and my new strategy was to finish, and enjoy the day. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable days of my life (probably not exactly what the name of the race implies, and don't worry my next Ironman will be all out, totally drained and crawling for a week effort!)
I can't forget the National marathon was good. Running a 26.2 mile race around an area with such historical significance was amazing. My training was off and I ended with a 3:38.
So how about 2012? GOALS...
- Run 2,500+ miles
- Race 3 marathons, and PR again this year
- (SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING) My first ultra
- Help my kids live healthier, & run with them more
- Help my wife regain her fitness level after giving birth to our third child
- Inspire more people to get active
- Run 365 days for the 4th year
My fitness THEME for 2012 is the Year of the RACE!
If your interested in seeing my running log broken down monthly
2011
January 202 (Goofy 39.3 miles 2 days)
February 228
*March 175.1 (National Marathon)
*April 189.4
*May 158.3 (Florida Ironman 70.3)
Jun 208.2
July 201.5
August 227.2
September 193.3
October 204.5
November 200.7
December 221.8
Year Total 2,410
* Training for Florida Ironman 70.3 (Added swimming & biking significantly impacted my running time)
Here is to 2012...What is your fitness goals for the coming year?
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Worth Every Drop!
Truth be told I am very nervous about this coming Marathon4Missions! At the beginning of the year, (in January) I set goals, lofty goals, dreams may be a better description of them…ones so ridiculously out of reach it is almost embarrassing to even think about them!
I have been focused…
I have trained all year…
I put in the work…
Yet some things happened that impacted all the work that has been invested over the last 365 days.
Sometimes things happened that were out of my control and other things happen as a result of my own bad choices!
I believe many people have the misconceptions that running, working out, or other physically challenging things are “easy & fun” for me. If anyone is wondering running is the hardest thing for me to do physically, this is why I do it. I have never been & never wanted to be a runner. It used to be when people called me a runner, I’d deny it by responding, “I am NOT a runner!” almost as if I was offended.
4.5 years ago you could have caught one of the most comical sights, my SICK attempt at taking a run. “One mile, that isn’t very far”, I thought to myself. Less then 100 meters into the run I’d find out how far it really was, BUT THE COOLEST THING HAPPENED that day, I DID NOT GIVE UP! I slowed…I walked, but I kept moving forward.
At 321lbs YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW BADLY I WANTED TO QUIT!!!
Day after day I told myself it’d get easier & it did somewhat. Once it started getting comfortable though I knew it was time to push myself a little more…faster, further, the journey continued.
Fast forward somewhere around 1,642 and a half-day to today.
- I am closing in on my 10,000th mile since that 1st…what if I would have stopped?
- The first mile probably took close to 25 minutes to complete…I can now run 4 miles in that time!
-Today I have run everyday for 1,097 days in a row, averaging close to 7 miles a day or an hour a day during this streak!
Lately I have been reminded of where I have come from since that day which I attempted the first mile. I know that this journey has only been possible because of God’s grace, and conviction. With Marathon for Missions 3 looming I can honestly say that whatever happens on 7th & 8th of January 2012, I can be proud of one thing, I NEVER STOPPED! Regardless of how much it hurt, or how tired I was…when I felt like giving up I pressed forward and continued to fight for it.
It isn’t easy, BUT IT IS WORTH IT! If you’re thinking about changing this year, getting more active, losing a few pounds, eating healthier, getting healthier, You’ll NEVER REGRET IT.
Invest some sweat, tears (yes, there will be some), sore muscles (You can count on it), blood, & determination and make the change.
I believe Nike says it best, “JUST DO IT!”
I have been focused…
I have trained all year…
I put in the work…
Yet some things happened that impacted all the work that has been invested over the last 365 days.
Sometimes things happened that were out of my control and other things happen as a result of my own bad choices!
I believe many people have the misconceptions that running, working out, or other physically challenging things are “easy & fun” for me. If anyone is wondering running is the hardest thing for me to do physically, this is why I do it. I have never been & never wanted to be a runner. It used to be when people called me a runner, I’d deny it by responding, “I am NOT a runner!” almost as if I was offended.
4.5 years ago you could have caught one of the most comical sights, my SICK attempt at taking a run. “One mile, that isn’t very far”, I thought to myself. Less then 100 meters into the run I’d find out how far it really was, BUT THE COOLEST THING HAPPENED that day, I DID NOT GIVE UP! I slowed…I walked, but I kept moving forward.
At 321lbs YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW BADLY I WANTED TO QUIT!!!
Day after day I told myself it’d get easier & it did somewhat. Once it started getting comfortable though I knew it was time to push myself a little more…faster, further, the journey continued.
Fast forward somewhere around 1,642 and a half-day to today.
- I am closing in on my 10,000th mile since that 1st…what if I would have stopped?
- The first mile probably took close to 25 minutes to complete…I can now run 4 miles in that time!
-Today I have run everyday for 1,097 days in a row, averaging close to 7 miles a day or an hour a day during this streak!
Lately I have been reminded of where I have come from since that day which I attempted the first mile. I know that this journey has only been possible because of God’s grace, and conviction. With Marathon for Missions 3 looming I can honestly say that whatever happens on 7th & 8th of January 2012, I can be proud of one thing, I NEVER STOPPED! Regardless of how much it hurt, or how tired I was…when I felt like giving up I pressed forward and continued to fight for it.
It isn’t easy, BUT IT IS WORTH IT! If you’re thinking about changing this year, getting more active, losing a few pounds, eating healthier, getting healthier, You’ll NEVER REGRET IT.
Invest some sweat, tears (yes, there will be some), sore muscles (You can count on it), blood, & determination and make the change.
I believe Nike says it best, “JUST DO IT!”
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