Today’s topic is Your 2024 Mid-Year Review.

Wow, six months went by pretty quickly.

Things have not been perfect (what ever is) and so there’s definitely room for improvement.  Of course, some good things went down.

Running-Related:

• 407 Miles

My annual goal is 1000 but I started the year with a sprained ankle but if I stay healthy and train for that full marathon, I may actually reach my goal.

My favorite miles were those with friends…

• 7 Races (3 Half Marathons, 1 -10K, 3 – 5Ks)

Again, lower number than normal… Quality not quantity, right?

One of my favorites was when I skipped a half marathon and ran a new 5k in Florida instead (and met Jeannie Rice).

• 4 Age Group Awards

Bridge the Gap 5k – 1st
Bacon Hill Bonanza 10k – 1st
Tropicool 5k – 1st
Valley Cats Father’s Day Home Run 5k – 2nd

None were speedy but it depends who shows up…

• Walked 3 Races

However, one was a free local race, one was free since I was a mentor and so I only walked ONE serious race.

• DNSed 4 Races

Three were also free local races so only ONE big DNS (for the 2nd year in a row).

• Mentored 2 Running Groups

STEM (victims of Domestic Violence)

Race for Women Training Challenge group

It’s always rewarding to help others reach their goals.

Fitness-Related:

• 0 Bike Rides

Correction, maybe a few on the stationary bike early in the year when I couldn’t run.

• 60 Gym Visits

When I was home, I tried to go to the gym on non-running days which was usually 3 times each week.

• 3 Hiking Mondays

Working full-time so no longer always an option to have the day off. But it’s a great alternative to running and an opportunity to visit new places.

• 2 Trail Thursdays

The ARE trail series has just begun….

Again when I’m in town, I like to walk them with friends

• Many Walking Tuesdays

Whenever I’m in town and have friends available, there was walks on the local rail trail…

Non-Running Related:

• Many visits to NYC

Mostly due to work and always an opportunity to connect with friends, see a Broadway show and/or visit a park or museum.

• Two Florida Vacations

In February, I visited friends on the East coast (Delray Beach)

And in May, I traveled with tennis friends to the West coast (Naples)

And I am working on my “word” for 2024:

Happy Running! How has your year gone so far? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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

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and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs