The year of the run! I set out, in 2025, to run 1200 miles (check), maintain an avg per-mile pace under 8:30 (check) and also to run further per run, staying above 5 miles on average (check).
I also wanted to beat my previous 10k (around 8:08 mile pace) record and I crushed it at a sub-8 mile pace. Still figuring out 2026, but I think more balance (yoga) and dynamic focus is on the agenda. Also, props to @sea.mcleod for dealing with this obsession.
Today, much earlier than I expected, I crushed (1) a goal for myself in 2025 and (2) set a new 10k PR along the way. I mean, the goal was to set a new PR, but I was thinking 8 min pace and I beat that!
Previous was 8:05/mile pace and I came close a few times recently. I think tomorrow will be a slow run! 😆
I did a lot of running in 2024!
By mid year, I was running further and feeling good. I set a new PR for 13.1miles pace and got myself back up to 1k miles in the year.
In the second half of the year, I found out how much Newt loves to run with me.
Next years goal is to keep this up (distance and pacing), set a new 10k PR and try out canicross with Newt.
Happy birthday to me!
I struggled from the start and feel like if I wanted to I could do better but I’m just happy it’s done for now. Guess this is 40.
