Starting off the year I didn’t have any specific goals for
running. I just wanted to maintain my fitness and love for running and if a PR
happens, that’s great. I like to at least get a 100 miles each month, but if it
doesn’t happen I don’t beat myself up over it.
I don't keep a running journal so I at least wanted to get these miles down in print (at least for myself anyway).
January- 107 started off very cold but still managed to get
over 100 miles.
February- 156 miles. This was the most mileage I ever ran in one
month. I was training for Shamrock marathon this month and remember logging
over 60 miles one week. After I did that, I took almost a week off relaxing in
Jamaica. I couldn’t believe that I logged that many miles in one month, even
with taking almost a week off.
March 103 miles. With my taper before the marathon and recovering
well after the race I was happy to still log just over 100 miles.
April- 148 miles. Honestly I can’t remember what I even did this
month so I am surprised I got that many miles in. It must have been just
enjoying the Spring temps after the colder months prior.
May- 119 Got some good runs in at the beach as well as the
trails before the summer temps started to become a challenge.
June-65 miles. I went to Cancun for almost a week so didn’t do
too much running that week. In addition, I received a new position at work
during the summer that forced me to work very long hours (10-12) at a time so
needless to say running took a back burner.
July-93 miles. Still crazy at work, and super-hot out, but beat
June mileage, so I was happy about that.
August-101 It surely did not get any cooler, but got more
into a rhythm with my work and running routines.
September- 119 miles. Can you tell that work slowed down? In
addition to that, the temps cooled down as well and I placed first at a 5k
race.
October -140 miles. Some nice fall weather temps and two races; a
Halloween 10k and the Baltimore Marathon.
November- 127 miles. This was probably one of the best months. Not
only was it my Birthday month. I got to do something I really enjoyed on my
special day. Run a marathon. I got the best birthday gift ever. A huge PR that
will take me to Boston in 2019! In addition, I also started my running streak
on Thanksgiving.
December-141 miles. My Running streak continued. It was a good
thing I had a treadmill, because if I didn’t, I do not think my Run Streak
would have lasted. There were some very cold days this month and I hate running
in the cold so I was very thankful for my treadmill. The streak wasn’t as bad as I thought it’d
be. I only had a few days that were a struggle. Two days I wasn’t feeling well.
Good thing I had a 5k on of those days (I placed 1st in my Age
Group) and the other day I went shopping out of town for the day. I made it
home by 11:15 pm. I was going to just call it a night, but there were only
three days left of the streak. I thought to myself I made it this far, I need
to finish it. So I hopped on the treadmill to get my mile in.
I finished the year off with 1,419 mies. Why didn’t I just do one
more mile? I don’t really know.
Regardless, I am very happy with my mileage for the year for not having
an actual goal. I do not have any running
related goals for 2018. I just want to run for fun and remain injury free.
What are you goals for
2018? -L
We'll be linking up with the gals from Tuesdays on the Run!
Wow you got in a lot of miles. I barely did half that many. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI guess it was, once I added it all up. Thanks!
DeleteThats some impressive mileage! One year I was following the Hansons training plan and ran over 200 miles in a month...now I cant even imagine doing that! I cant believe you ran your mile after getting home at 11:5pm! I would have fallen asleep while running!
ReplyDeleteThat mile on the treadmill that late was a struggle. I couldn't imagine running 200 miles in a month either.
DeleteGreat miles for the year! I can't believe you did so many miles in February (shortest month too!). Great job :)
ReplyDeleteI surprised myself during that month too, for even taking about 5 days off.
DeleteMy best running months always seem to be October and November as well. The temps are usually perfect for longer runs
ReplyDeleteFall is the perfect time for long runs. I think the only reason my longest month was in February was because I was in training for my marathon for March.
Deletesounds like you had some fabulous runs and vacations!
ReplyDeleteVacations are so much more fun than the runs.
DeleteThat's a lot of miles! You did finish the year on a high note.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome mileage for the year - congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks you! I doubt that I will hit that mileage this year.
DeleteI say you round up ;)
ReplyDeleteGood for you... I don't even know the last time I ran a mile... that's sad.
Sounds good. I'll finish the year with 420 miles:) Surely I did one more mile during walking.
DeleteSounds like a great year and a lot of miles! I got almost 700 for the year and I know one of my 2018 goals will be to beat that but I'm not sure of my other goals yet.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is a very attainable goal.
DeleteI think October was my best running month, but I was still below these numbers. I did PR in November, but then I took my break after my race, so October was still the best.
ReplyDeleteWe both hit PRs in November! Great job!
DeleteLooks like a great mileage year to me! I'm a non-tracker because I simply don't care enough. I never set mileage goals. I know I'll run 3-4x/week and I'm satisfied with it.
ReplyDeleteIt is kind of hard not to keep track when I have a Garmin t keep me honest.
DeleteHaving fun and staying injury free are my ultimate running goals! I also want to run more trail! You had a great year, Lacey!
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan! Yes, staying injury free is a huge goal.
DeleteNIce job on the miles. I did a similar amount. I was just happy to hit 100 each month. And yeah, my running streak would never have made it without the treadmill.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have hit 100 miles for those two months in the summer.
DeleteCongratulations! That’s an awesome accomplishment! You had a great year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen!
DeleteThat definitely seems like plenty of miles to me. :)
ReplyDeleteI know without Rachel I would have definitely run far less miles in 2017. I'll all about quality over quantity, but it sure seems like it worked out for you!
Those are some serious miles... I'm sometimes amazed at the months I've ran the most miles haven't felt like I ran that many.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great year of running! I love that you gave yourself such a HUGE bday gift ;) Can't wait to follow your Boston '19 journey.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder your races went so well this year - you rocked the training miles big time!!
ReplyDeleteYou had an awesome year of training and running, Lacey and Meranda! Keep up that impressive mileage!
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