2020 Running Goal - Update #16

I set two personal records for myself yesterday. Neither were planned as I just went with the flow. I started out with a slow run and didn't get tired at miles four and five like I have been lately, so I kept running around a 9:50 pace for the whole time. It was surprisingly cold with the wind and temps around 32 degrees, but I kept on moving and ended up with a new longest mileage PR of 16.40 miles and longest time PR of 2 hours, 43 minutes, and 22 seconds. Of course, when I got in the house, I refueled, stretched, and took a short nap, and got up and all my ligaments and tendons around my hips and thighs were creaky and sore and I had a little trouble walking around. However, one day later, today, I'm feeling pretty good. My muscles are not sore, but I can tell my ligaments are going to be zapping me for awhile. Overall, I'm happy and glad about my performance, and it actually helped me get caught up on my monthly mileage deficit for April. I had already missed two days due to bad weather, but with yesterday's run, I am at 48.99 miles (ahead of 45.10 mileage pace) and still have a chance to run today yet.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 81
Distance: 376.40 miles
Total Time: 63h 15m 54s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.89 miles
Total Calories: 47,234
Avg Speed: 6.0 mph
Avg Pace: 10:00 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 264
Miles Left in Year: 1,123.61 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.256 miles

FINISHED TOTALS:

MONTH	MILES	AVERAGE RUN	TIME (h:m:s)	CALORIES
January	118.66	4.39 mi	19:35:19	15,342 C
February	89.63	4.07 mi	15:17:04	11,385 C
March	119.12	4.96 mi	20:15:33	14,746 C
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
SUMMARY	327.41	4.47 mi	55:07:56	41,473 C

2020 Running Goal - Update #15

Well, it's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to, cry if I want to, cry if I want to. You would cry too if you just turned 40. Actually...I feel pretty good right now. I am 40 years old today, and I'm still alive and still running. I have run a little more than 337 miles so far this year. I tried to finish March strong, ending with 119.12 miles. That was still short of my monthly goal by about 8 miles, but it was a good effort since I missed seven days due to bad weather. Luckily, there were a few good weather days sprinkled around in March, so I was able to make up the mileage with some longer runs including an 8.4, 7.5, a couple 6.2s, and a 10 miler. Now that the weather is improving and the snow is almost gone, I really hope I'll be able to run most days.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 75
Distance: 337.77 miles
Total Time: 56h 55m 22s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.65 miles
Total Calories: 42,711
Avg Speed: 5.9 mph
Avg Pace: 10:00 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 273
Miles Left in Year: 1,162.24 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.257 miles

FINISHED TOTALS:

MONTH	MILES	AVERAGE RUN	TIME (h:m:s)	CALORIES
January	118.66	4.39 mi	19:35:19	15,342 C
February	89.63	4.07 mi	15:17:04	11,385 C
March	119.12	4.96 mi	20:15:33	14,746 C
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
SUMMARY	327.41	4.47 mi	55:07:56	41,473 C

2020 Running Goal - Update #14

I've missed four days this month, due to crazy weather, but I've run longer distances on other days to make up for it. So, on the 22nd day of March, I have 91.96 miles which is slightly ahead of the 90.2 miles for my monthly pace. For the year, I am at 300.25 miles completed, so I am 35.95 miles behind my yearly pace of 336.20 miles. But all things considered, it is what it is, and I'm just happy that I am healthy enough to keep running. I hope I don't miss any more days the rest of this month and perhaps make up some mileage. Overall, my body feels pretty good.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 67
Distance: 300.25 miles
Total Time: 50h 08m 30s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.52 miles
Total Calories: 38,323
Avg Speed: 6.0 mph
Avg Pace: 10:00 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 284
Miles Left in Year: 1,199.76 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.224 miles

FINISHED TOTALS:

MONTH	MILES	AVERAGE RUN	TIME (h:m:s)	CALORIES
January	118.66	4.39 mi	19:35:19	15,342 C
February	89.63	4.07 mi	15:17:04	11,385 C
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
SUMMARY	208.29	4.23 mi	34:52:23	26,727 C

2020 Running Goal - Update #13

The weather is slowly getting better but very strange overall. We are having days that start cold, get a little warmer, stay warm, then suddenly it snows, then it rains, then the sun comes out and all the new snow is gone, then it's mud and yuckiness, and then another sunny day and back to snowfall. March is just a weird month. I've missed one day so far in March, and on my other running days, I've been doing a good job getting a little more than the 4.10 miles I need per day. I still need to go out and run today yet, but I'm happy to report I am over 253 miles for the year. Last year, I didn't even get to 250 miles until October.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 58
Distance: 253.13 miles
Total Time: 42h 14m 25s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.48 miles
Total Calories: 32,406
Avg Speed: 6.0 mph
Avg Pace: 10:00 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 295
Miles Left in Year: 1,246.88 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.226 miles

2020 Running Goal - Update #12

Well, shoot. I spoke too soon. The bad weather is back. The last few days have been decent with partly sunny skies. The only real negative was my muddy gravel road. I was getting into a good daily groove and running after work. I even had a couple fast mile times on March 2nd with a 7:58 first mile and 7:30 third mile. But now I don't think I'll be able to run in this windy, rain/snow mixture happening now.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 53
Distance: 229.12 miles
Total Time: 38h 11m 53s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.56 miles
Total Calories: 29,361
Avg Speed: 6.1 mph
Avg Pace: 10:00 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 301
Miles Left in Year: 1,270.89 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.22 miles

MONTH	MILES	AVERAGE RUN	TIME (h:m:s)	CALORIES
February	89.63	4.07 mi	15:17:04	11,385 C
January	118.66	4.39 mi	19:35:19	15,342 C
SUMMARY	208.29	4.23 mi	34:52:23	26,727 C

2020 Running Goal - Update #11

Well, I am carefully optimistic that today was the last cold day for a while. According to the weather reports, the next week's temps should be in the low 40s. I will take it. I am ready for it. I am delighted and hopeful that warm weather is finally on the horizon and stays for a long time. It probably doesn't need to be said, but I'll say it again, these cold, windy, gray, cloudy days just plain blow.

I am over 208 miles for the year now at the end of February. I should be at 246 miles (4.10 miles x 60 days) to be on pace, so that puts me at 37.71 miles behind. I really think February is the hardest month to run due to the unpredictable weather and temperatures, at least when I think back to the last few years of serious running. With that month behind me, I feel confident that I can start eating away at that mileage deficit. Overall, my body feels pretty good right now.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 49
Distance: 208.29 miles
Total Time: 34h 52m 23s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.25 miles
Total Calories: 26,727
Avg Speed: 6.0 mph
Avg Pace: 10:03 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 306
Miles Left in Year: 1,291.72 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.22 miles

MONTH	MILES	AVERAGE RUN	TIME (h:m:s)	CALORIES
February	89.63	4.07 mi	15:17:04	11,385 C
January	118.66	4.39 mi	19:35:19	15,342 C
SUMMARY	208.29	4.23 mi	34:52:23	26,727 C

2020 Running Goal - Update #10

Whoops, I haven't posted in a while. I think I got distracted by some strange, sunny days that appeared out of nowhere. One day it was 25 below and then seemingly it was in the low 40s a few days later. Those warm days were a wonderful harbinger of spring and I can't wait till more arrive. Right now, my body is feeling pretty good. I ran an 8.26 miler on Sunday. I'm trying to make up for lost miles. Today is day 56, so I should be at 229.60 miles, so I am 34.73 miles behind. I still need to run today, so I should be about 30 miles behind at the end of the day, which, I guess, isn't the end of the world.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 44
Distance: 194.87 miles
Total Time: 32h 45m 07s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.43 miles
Total Calories: 25,045
Avg Speed: 5.9 mph
Avg Pace: 10:05 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 310
Miles Left in Year: 1,305.13 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.21 miles

2020 Running Goal - Update #9

I skipped running three weekdays in a row due to extremely cold weather, so that was a big bummer. I tried to lessen the blow over the weekend by running a 10K on Saturday and 4.32 miles on Sunday. But the reality is I am farther behind than I wanted to be at this point. With 47 days passed in 2020 already, my perfect mileage would be 192.70. So, I have a deficit of 22.62 miles at this point. One bright side is the weather is supposed to be in the 30s or 40s this next weekend, so maybe I'll be able to run longer.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 39
Distance: 170.08 miles
Total Time: 28h 25m 14s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.36 miles
Total Calories: 21,933
Avg Speed: 6.0 mph
Avg Pace: 10:02 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 319
Miles Left in Year: 1,329.92 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.17 miles

2020 Running Goal - Update #8

I skipped running yesterday. The snowy wind was blowing sideways and temps were horrible with the wind chill. So, now that leaves me two days behind schedule for February. This month always gives me problems. It is probably the worst month in Wisconsin. And the next few days don't look any better. Sometimes you just have to throw your hands up, accept fate, and look toward the future. I know warmer days are ahead, but it is tough to wait this cold season out when I can see that I'm falling behind with mileage. I should be at 180.40 miles (4.10 miles x 44 days), but I only have 159.55. That means I have a deficit of 20.85 miles. Argh.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 37
Distance: 159.55 miles
Total Time: 26h 44m 36s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.31 miles
Total Calories: 20,559
Avg Speed: 6.0 mph
Avg Pace: 10:03 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 322
Miles Left in Year: 1,340.45 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.16 miles

2020 Running Goal - Update #7

So far, February is not going great. Not horrible, but not great. I took one day off to rest my right foot, which had developed a sharp pain between my big toe and second toe. I believe that was caused by the hard, icy ground and various rocks on my running loop. It has healed up for now. But then yesterday, I had zero energy, both my hips hurt, and I struggled to get about 2.5 miles before quitting. That kinda stuff is frustrating because I want to get the mileage done, but physically, it wasn't going to happen. I hope this month gets better, but again, the cold, dreary days and afternoon runs after work are getting old, old, old. I have to run today yet.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 32
Distance: 137.88 miles
Total Time: 23h 01m 36s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.31 miles
Total Calories: 17,766
Avg Speed: 6.0 mph
Avg Pace: 10:01 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 328
Miles Left in Year: 1,362.12 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.15 miles

2020 Running Goal - Update #6

All right, January 2020 is officially in the books, and I'm happy with my current mileage totals. In fact, I ran my most miles ever in a January month with about 15 miles more than my previous PR. I'm off to a pretty good start here, considering the yucky weather I have to deal with. I missed a total of four running days which means I have to make up 16.4 miles over the rest of the year. With 31 days in January, I should be at 127.10 miles. I ended up with 118.66, so that's only a deficit of 8.44 miles. Most of my January running days, I did a little more than the 4.1 miles and four of those days I did a 10K, so those little extras all added up to help chip away at my overall mileage goal. So, I guess, we'll see what February brings. I have to go outside and run today yet.

Current yearly stats:

Runs: 27
Distance: 118.66 miles
Total Time: 19h 35m 19s
Avg Distance Per Run: 4.39 miles
Total Calories: 15,342
Avg Speed: 6.1 mph
Avg Pace: 9:54 min/mile

Days Left in Year: 334
Miles Left in Year: 1,381.34 miles (from 1,500)
Daily Average Needed: 4.13 miles