Hmmm. Looking back over the last year of running, I think I can truthfully say that the overall verdict is for the year will be "Nice." Looking back at the last month or so, however... the jury's still out.
So, let's take a look:
Nice This Month:
- I ran the North Texas Turkey Trot (5K) on Thanksgiving Day;
- I ran the White Rock Half Marathon on 12/4;
- Ran the Great North Texas Santa Run (5K) on 12/10;
- Ran a 20 mile training run on 12/16 - last long run of this training season;
- Ran a 9 mile training run this weekend - tapering has begun!
Naughty This Month:
- I skipped almost all of my mid-week short runs due to illness (really bad cold & nasty cough), or in some cases, just plain laziness;
- My average pace has gotten slower over the last few months;
- My overall nutrition and fueling has really fallen off and I'm feeling it;
- I'm not going to make my goal of running 700 miles this year.
I'm really not sure if those lists balance out - so for now, the jury's still out. There's just been a lot going on lately.
I hope everyone had Happy Holidays!
Saturday's White Rock Loop:
Saturday's White Rock Loop:
- 9 miles; 2:11:47; 14:38min/mi average pace