Strange year: There was the good, the bad and the scary. The scary dominated, but the good won out in the end. As far as the bad? We always learn from the bad.
The Good:
- Adult PRs in the 5k (17:43), 10k (38:26), Half (1:20:43), and Marathon (2:55:10)
- New High in annual mileage ( 1,601 and counting )
- Got up enough nerve to join a running group
- #BostonStrong (more on that later)
The Bad:
- Barely finishing the ½ Sauer ½ Kraut after being sick all week
- Melting at the Wilkes-Barre Half turning in a “Positive” split like none other
- Summer injury JUST before ramping up training
The Scary:
- The irregular heartbeat DNF at the Runner’s World Half
- Boston 04/15/13 (this was the scary bad)
On Boston…
Boston taught me a few things:
- I’m never going to be fully ok (and that’s ok)
- I’m an unapologetic crier
- People ARE inherently good, and runners rule … #BostonStrong
2013 taught me a few things too:
- PRs do NOT translate into satisfaction and fun
- Happiness and fun matter
- See your doctor
- Maybe I’m not an island after all (Running Groups are good)
That being said, in 2014, I’m cutting back my racing (maybe) and PR attempts (hopefully). I would say I’m going to have more fun with running, but saying things like that doesn’t work. Forcing fun doesn’t work.
I’m just not going to think so much. I will start by not wearing a watch in 2014.
One thing is for sure: I’ll be in Boston on 4/21/14, and I plan on taking back Boylston Street.
Before added security
PR
Delaware Marathon 05/12/13
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