Well I was successful at completing my running streak. Ran every day from 11/24 (Thanksgiving) until 1/1 (New Year's Day). I enjoyed it and learned to appreciate a mile for what it was. Every mile added to my running streak.
On New Years Day I also completed my first race of 2017. I was hoping to beat my 5k PR but was unable to quite make it. I did run a little faster than last time, in fact over 2 minutes faster than my time from 2013. So that's not bad for being 4 years older now.
My next plan is to work on speed and hopefully break my half PR. I'd love to break 2 hours but not certain if that will happen this year or not. I'm going to try to head in that directions though.
Right now I'm trying to get at least 20 miles running every week. If I can do that, I should be near my goal of 1000 miles for 2017 again. Since 2016 was such a good year for running, I am not sure I'll beat 1092 miles, but just maybe I can get close.
Upcoming race is an 8 mile race next weekend. Depending on the weather, it could possibly be one to try and test running at a slightly faster pace.
The weather has been kind of unpleasant lately. Today it was 14 degrees but I managed to still run. Tomorrow I'm supposed to run some speedwork but I might have to end up doing it on the treadmill because the low is 3 tonight! I've also been heading over to the indoor track when I need to. The only semi-unpleasant part is that it gets boring and there are people who don't understand the track rules. When a lane is marked as a run lane, they are walking 5 across with their friends. Which is fine if you want to talk, but at least stay in the walk section. It's not very polite to others. I think they are new to exercise or new years resolution people. I'm happy for them for trying to be more fit, but they need to learn the rules! Ok stepping off my soapbox now...
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