It has most definitely been a very active month. Over the last 30-days, I’ve run the New York City Marathon and finished 3 half marathons in 2 days, with one being a PR. Those four races make for a very busy (and memorable) November.
To date, I’ve run just over 110 miles for the month and am planning (at least) an additional 12 miles Sunday. I feel like I should be higher in my monthly milage, but there was a lot of downtime following last weekend’s three races. Actually, I’ve only run 14 times during November and 65 of the miles have been at races: 26.2 and 13.1 (x3), funny how that breaks down.
Who is the Most Active Coast?
For the past couple weeks, I’ve also been a part of the Fitbit Challenge from Shape and Men’s Fitness Magazine. It is an East Coast vs. West Coast battle for who is the “Most Active.” For awhile the West was in the lead, then the East caught up and jumped ahead. I’m doing my best to add in some steps. Here is what my week looked like:
Mon: 5K+
Tue: 14K+
Wed: 8K+
Thu: 5K+
Fri: 8K+
Sat: 22K+ (as of 2pm)
Sun: should log at least 15K with my run alone
See if the West Coast took back the lead.
Closing the Store for 2014
Last week, I opened up the store for one week only to re-order some Run All Day shirts and racerback tanks. There are a few back-stock #runner shirts, but sizes, colors and quantity are limited.
I also just released a special ALL BLACK EVERYTHING shirt (only $20).
Store closes Monday, December 1 at midnight (PST)
December?
I don’t have any races planned for December (say what?!?) and will be focusing on training and getting faster. That’s actually going to be theme for the next few months, but more on that later. Through the first 11 months of the year, I’m at 1,197 miles, nowhere near the 1,600+ that I ran n 2013. But this year had a lot of ups and downs. I’ll look to finish 2014 strong with high hopes and aspirations for 2015.
Can you believe the year is almost done?
That’s some impressive mileage still and you should be so proud of all those races! Racing takes a lot more out of you (at least me) than a regular run does. I’m excited for your training! I also want to get faster (Phoenix PR?!) hopefully tackle my first marathon in 2015!!!
First marathons are always a dream come true. You can do it and honestly I would encourage you after that to make the step to the ultramarathon (50k).
I would love to be able to run the miles you do! (oops your tweet says 2013)
Way to go! What an awesome November… and all I can think is… HOW WILL YOU TOP THAT in 2015? :)
btw – LOVE the black on black :)
I was just telling my roommate that November literally flew by. Just sucks that I busted my knee. Trying to get better for this 24hour race on 31DEC.
NYCM and 3 half marathons in 3 days? Incredible. I felt like my legs hated me just doing one half in the 2 weeks after the marathon. Way to go!
Awesome miles for the miles being low!! Way to rock those 4 runs during the month especially that awesome PR!
You have had a crazy busy month. Amazing
Killing it! Keep it up bro!
Thanks… doing my best to keep the motivation up there.