Miles Run = 1075
# of Days Run = 189
# of Races = 45
17 - Half Marathons
My main goal was to run 14 half marathons in 2014 {17 --- Booyah}. I had some really wonderful runs during the winter and spring (including 2 PRs -- whoop whoop). I got a little cocky and decided to add a few in the summer. Ugh! In hindsight, I wish I had not done that. I still don't think I've bounced back from the heat and humidity poop-fest.
The Bling:
1 - 1st Place AG
1 - 2nd Place AG
Most Memorable: REVEL Rockies
Why? The scenery was stunning and it was an incredible downhill course.
Biggest Bust: Run for Hope
Why? It was sweltering and the race direction stank. They only served water on course and I needed something for cramps! The band and food vendors had already packed up when I finished and I was FAR from being the last one in! I had to find someone to dig my finishers medal out of a cardboard box. Also, without disclosing the fact, they decided not to give age group awards this year. {What??} Yes, of course I was first in my age group!
Can you see the humidity?? |
8 - 8ks and 10ks
Another goal was to run more 10ks this year. It's not my favorite distance (but I do like an 8k -- I know, I'm weird). I added a few...still not my favorite distance. I did manage PRs on both the 8k and 10k distance.
The Bling:
5 - 1st Place AG
1 - 2nd Place AG
Most Memorable: Fantasy in Lights
Why? It's a beautiful twilight run through Callaway Gardens Christmas light display, with music!
Biggest Bust: Vaughn Forest
Why? I just didn't feel very good this day and the route was boring.
Jubilee 8k - A Good Race and Good Friends |
20 - 5ks
I hoped for a 5k PR this year and came very close in the winter, but it just did not happen. If there is a local (or not so local) 5k on the weekend and I'm not somewhere else running a half, I'll be there. Although a 5k honestly feels like pure torture, they force me to run fast. My speed tends to slow when running multiple half marathons. If you do the math, I averaged a half every 3 weeks! Eek!
The Bling:
2 - Overall Female
4 - Masters
5 - 1st Place AG
6 - 2nd Place AG
2 - 3rd Place AG
Most memorable: Billy Bowlegs
Why? This was a large June race at 10 pm in sweaty 90 degrees/100% humidity Florida. Folks, I've never seen so much puke in a race! I was actually forced to step in it as we finished on a high school track and someone had tossed their cookies in every lane. I was very proud of my time in these conditions AND of my 3rd place age group award! Most importantly, I didn't puke!
Biggest Bust: Pig Run
Why? I'm not even sure we received anything to drink afterwards. Awful organization.
Cruising the Creek 5k |
Did you meet your running goals for 2014? Will you carry forward any that you did not meet?