by

2023 Recap


As you may remember, I had 13 goals for 2023!!

So did I meet them?

1.Run at least 1000 miles. Even with my unplanned broken foot and sprained ankle, I came really close thanks to marathon training:

2. Run at least 3x a week (with one being a Long Run). Yes, except when I was injured, this did happen. In fact, I almost always ran 4x each week.

3. Run with others (as often as possible).Definitely on the weekends and sometimes during the week.

4. Run at least 25 races. As with #1, this needed to be reduced (partly due to injury and partly when I decided to run the NYC Marathon.)

  1. 01-01-23 – Winter Series #2 (3.75m)
  2. 01-15-23 – Winter Series #3 (5.5k)
  3. 01-29-23 – Winter Series #4 (3.75m)
  4. 05-20-22 – RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon 
  5. 05-28-23 – Miles on the Mohawk 10 Miler
  6. 06-03-23 – Freihofer Run for Women 5k
  7. 06-17-23 – Valley Cats Father’s Day Home Run 5k
  8. 06-24-23 – Adirondack 7M Race to the Lakes
  9. 07-04-23 – Firecracker 4
  10. 07-15-23 – Silks & Satins 5k
  11. 09-02-23 – Run 4 the River Half Marathon 
  12. 09-23-23 – Finger Lakes Half Marathon
  13. 09-30-23 – Barn to Bridge 5k
  14. 11-05-23 – TCS NYC Marathon
  15. 11-23-23 – Troy Turkey Trot 10k
  16. 12-10-23 – Hot Chocolate 15k (Tampa)

5. Volunteer (at several races). I volunteered at three races.

6. Participate in at least one Blogger Meet-Up. I was lucky to meet up with Erica and Cari. Almost Deborah and Zenaida at the NYC Half and Debbie (when she passed through my area). I was supposed to run a half in Florida with Jenny.

7. Try something new. Does going to the gym count? What about racing on a trail? (non-technical but it was dirt and leaves.)

LOL. I’ve never had a sprained ankle.

8. Listen to more podcasts. I did when I rode my stationary bike and I do during my solo runs (Two of my favorites are below.  I’ve also listened to Des & Kara’s among others.)

amr_logo1 Image result for ali on the run show

9. Update my music playlist. Not really. I added few tunes but mostly I run with friends or listen to a podcast.

10. No Injuries. A big NO – Broken left foot on Feb. 14.

2,594 Broken Foot Xray Images, Stock Photos & Vectors | Shutterstock

Sprained right ankle on Dec. 19.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Ankle sprains 101 - YouTube

11. No PWs. Um… NYC Marathon.  In all fairness, it was only my second attempt at this distance.

12. No DNS or DNF races. Unfortunately, too much $$ lost.

  • Ft. Lauderdale Half Marathon – DNS
  • Electric City 10K – DNS
  • NYC Half Marathon – DNS
  • Helderberg 2 Hudson Half Marathon – DNS
  • Tropicool 5k – DNS
  • Al Goldstein Speed Series 5k – DNS (transportation issues)

13.  Blog 3x each week. Hooray, this still happened. Thanks for reading and commenting!!

Too bad one of my goals was not to run a marathon because I did that!!

Here’s a numerical account of my 2023 running year:

  • Miles: 955
  • Races: 16
  • Marathons – 1
  • Half Marathons: 3
  • 10 Milers: 1
  • 15Ks: 1
  • 10Ks: 1
  • 5Ks: 4
  • Other Distances: 5
  • Out of Town Races: 4
  • New Races: 3
  • Age Group Awards: 9
  • Volunteering: 3
  • Bloggers Met: 2
  • DNS: 6
  • DNF: 0
  • PRs: 0
  • PWs: 1
  • Shoes: 3 Topos, 1 AltrasFWD
  • Apparel: Skirts from Skirt Sports, a few tops from Brooks
  • Blog Posts: 154

Happy Running! How did your running go in 2023?  Did you meet your goals? Do you have new goals for 2024?  Please share.

runner-sig

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).

I’m also linking up here tomorrow:

with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs.

22 thoughts on “2023 Recap”

  1. Well done with your goals, Darlene! Although there were some bummers. You came very close to those 1000 miles!
    As you know my 2023 didn’t turned out as I had hoped and I had to ditch many of my goals. But one of my goals was to continue working hard in the gym and get stronger, and that’s the goal I met and feel happy about.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  2. Even with your two injuries you came so close to your mileage goal! You still ran more races than most people (although, I know not as many as you wanted.) The problem with setting goals for the year is, you never know what the year will bring. I think this year I’m going to try setting monthly goals instead.
    Hope your ankle is feeling better.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  4. Amazing how consistent you are, Darlene, despite all the injury challenges. Well done!
    I don’t set any specific goals at the beginning of the year as my goals usually happen in a 6 month window. Having said that, the London Marathon in April is my big goal for 2024. Let’s see what the rest of the year will bring!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  5. Overall, I’d say you have a lot to be proud of this year! You are very consistent and motivated. We can’t help the injuries that pop up and deter us

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  8. Overall it looks like you had a really successful year! There are always things out of our control but you really made the best of it. I hope 2024 is even better for you- with no injuries!!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

Leave a reply to Zenaida Arroyo Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.