2018 Running Goal - Update #32

It was tiring towards the end of this month, but I was able to finish July with 200 miles. I averaged 6.46 miles per day to have my highest mileage month ever. This beats my previous best of 190 miles in July of last year. The 200 miles took 29 hours, 33 minutes, and 32 seconds. I burned 27,592 calories.

I also have less than 400 miles to run over the remaining five months get my yearly goal of 1,234 miles. I'm feeling pretty good. I knew July would be my most grueling month, so now I just plan to keep it light and run three to four miles per day. I'm still in the middle of my consecutive running streak, too. I have finished 66 days in a row. I'm heading for 100.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 174
Distance: 841.28 miles
Total Time: 130h 58m 41s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.83 miles
Total Calories: 114,263
Avg Speed: 6.7 mph
Avg Pace: 9:20 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 153
Miles Left in Year: 392.72 miles (from 1,234)
Daily Average Needed: 2.57 miles

2018 Running Goal - Update #31

A few days ago, I decided to divide the seven daily miles I need into two runs per day. This allowed me to sleep in a bit more in the morning before work. So, I've been running 4 miles before work and 3 miles after work each day. I'll keep at this until the end of the month. I'm excited that 200 miles for July is within my grasp. I'm currently at 156.65 miles with six days to go. I'm also super close to 800 miles total for the year, so I'm very happy with my current status. Things are going very well. My only nagging injury is my right ankle and/or my Achilles tendon area. I'm not sure if it is my shoe causing the issue or just my running motion. Once this month is over, I'm going to be switching to 3 or 4 mile runs with an August goal of getting a 5K PR. I'm hoping with fewer miles my right ankle will heal up.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 165
Distance: 797.68 miles
Total Time: 124h 10m 25s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.83 miles
Total Calories: 108,256
Avg Speed: 6.7 mph
Avg Pace: 9:20 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 159
Miles Left in Year: 436.32 miles (from 1,234)
Daily Average Needed: 2.74 miles

2018 Running Goal - Update #30

Well, some days I feel worn down and other days I feel just fine. Today, I felt fine and finished a 7.3 mile run. To even have a chance to get my secondary goal of 200 miles this month, I'm going to need to pound out 7 miles every day until the end of July. Basically, if I can run a decent pace for one hour straight, I can get it. Only 11 more after today. I am staying optimistic and taking one day at a time. No real injuries to worry about, just a few aches here and there. I am over 100,000 calories burned for the year, and it is really exciting to see I have less than 470 miles to go for my 1,234 mile goal and five whole months left.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 158
Distance: 764.80 miles
Total Time: 119h 19m 34s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.84 miles
Total Calories: 103,710
Avg Speed: 6.7 mph
Avg Pace: 9:22 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 164
Miles Left in Year: 469.20 miles (from 1,234)
Daily Average Needed: 2.86 miles

2018 Running Goal - Update #29

Today is my 50th day in a row of running. It is also the halfway point of July, and coincidentally, also my halfway point to my goal of 100 days in a row. Since it is July 15th, I decided to do a 15K (9.3 miler). I felt pretty good, but was tired at the end. I tried to work on my slow and steady breathing throughout the run. The sun was out most of the time with the humidity pretty high. My shirt became useless around mile 5 because it was completely soaked. I see I am just shy of 100,000 calories burned on the year, and I am under 500 miles left in my yearly goal of 1,234 miles. This is all good news.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 153
Distance: 737.10 miles
Total Time: 115h 07m 21s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.82 miles
Total Calories: 99,894
Avg Speed: 6.7 mph
Avg Pace: 9:22 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 169
Miles Left in Year: 496.90 miles (from 1,234)
Daily Average Needed: 2.94 miles

2018 Running Goal - Update #28

My running streak is still alive. I'm at 42 days in a row. This last week has been humid and hot and shirt-soaking every day. I've been running in the morning when it is cooler, but the humidity is still around 100% each day. My right Achilles's tendon is a little sore, but otherwise, my body feels good. The year is halfway over, and I feel good with my mileage so far. I'm really trying to accumulate a lot this month by running an hour every morning and getting about 7 miles each day. Last July was my highest mileage month ever with 190 miles. I'm going to try to beat that this month.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 145
Distance: 690.90 miles
Total Time: 108h 26m 01s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.76 miles
Total Calories: 93,532
Avg Speed: 6.7 mph
Avg Pace: 9:25 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 177
Miles Left in Year: 543.10 miles (from 1,234)
Daily Average Needed: 3.09 miles