I am very thankful for another pretty successful running year. Most importantly, I knocked off a couple goals, stayed healthy and enjoyed every minute of it. Here are a few specific highlights:
- Set a PR in the mile with a 5:17
- Set a PR in the 5k with a 17:35 on my 53rd birthday
- Set a PR in the HM with a 1:21:22
- Set a PR in the FM with a 2:53:58
- Set a total mileage PR, ending up just short of 3,300 miles
- Came in 5th in the Minnesota ROY standing
I also was able to coach my daughter to a successful first-time marathon. It was my favorite highlight of the year. Seeing her cross the finish line at Twin Cities with a big smile on her face and knowing that I had a small part in her success was great.
2015 will be a tough year to set goals. I think I am pretty maxed out at most distances. I am fairly certain I don't want to add miles and also pretty sure my body would rebel. So, what's next? I think I have one more marathon PR left in me, so the Moose Mug (running 2 hours plus your age) is still compelling, but I may sacrifice the mug and risk a blow up by really going for it and trying to break 2:50 this fall. If I can stay healthy and get the miles in, I think I have a shot.
As far as the mile training goes, because of the most recent circumstances, the holidays and the track being closed, I haven't done the quality or quantity of running to maintain, let alone build on any fitness. I think I can still run a decent mile, but a PR is not likely and anything even close to sub 5 is out of the question.
Happy Running,
Rick
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