Running Year in Review

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?