yearly mileage totals (actual running miles, not crosstraining etc)
2008 - 1,317
2009 - 2,654
2010 - 2,578
2011 - 2,618
2012 - 3,083 (ran everyday this year. PR's in half and full marathons, at age 48!)
2013 - 1,177
2014 - 1,716
2015 - 1,060
2016 - 951
2017 - 786
2018 - 1,058
2019 - 1,211
2020 - 1010
2021 - 1064.9
2022 - 1135.9
Short-Term Running Goals:
reacquaint myself with my long lost running freak, and then proceed to get my running freak on
run faster
increase mileage in the Spring
keep running
Long-Term Running Goals:
run
Personal:
born in 1964. married 25 years. one wife one dog
6 ft tall, nation wide
"Engaging in a little suffering — however self-imposed, arbitrary and contrived — before breakfast each morning tends to demand some humility and injects some marked relief into the rest of the day, making things sharper, more inspired, more immediately aware of the powerful presence of being. And that seems really worthwhile." A. Krupicka
"I cruised down hills, churned up hills, and floated over the asphalt, existing in a world that seemed to lack the confinements of such ubiquitous rivets as time, obligation, or pain. I knew then that this was destined to be one of those serendipitous runs for which so many of
us strive yet so rarely achieve." J. Nevels
Early lunch run from work around town. Partly cloudy, light wind, 46F. Shorts, short sleeve, no gloves. A little chilly until I warmed up. Took about 4 miles before I felt like running.
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 14:18:24 from 198.241.174.15
It strikes me that people who only run 2-3 miles at a time may never get to that "feel like running" stage.
From Lysa on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 16:24:02 from 76.23.52.240
nice run James. It was chilly today but it felt good for a change
From auntieem on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 19:26:05 from 67.182.145.8
Yes, I've often thought that people who only run short distances never really "get there".
You are getting cold weather. Its 51 here and I'm freezing.
From JD on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 19:31:33 from 166.216.128.154
True. Sometimes my best runs don't start until after 8 or so miles.
From allie on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 19:43:46 from 67.177.43.41
i totally agree. i think some people are forever stuck in the 2-3 mile range because they quit from the discomfort. to them, running will always be viewed as painful, uncomfortable WORK. if they only knew there are better things to come in miles 6 and 7. that beautiful feeling is the reward for getting through 4. great job, JD.
PS- i noticed you solved my puzzle. it's frighteningly hard, isn't it :)
From JD on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 20:01:13 from 166.216.128.154
Thanks Allie. The puzzle, yes, my cardiologist will be sending you a bill. Lol!
From Lysa on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 21:57:48 from 76.23.52.240
why do I feel like you are talking to me subliminally
From JD on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 22:03:36 from 166.216.128.154
Lysa...skinheads...bowling...
From Snoqualmie on Fri, Oct 02, 2009 at 11:48:40 from 24.18.192.33
Four miles is my ideal warm up.
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