Life Begins by Dungey

I promised myself a look at the running in 2011 to see how well, or not, I did.  Always picks me up a little as I always get that feeling that I didnt achieve much, especially when I have been trying to get rid of shin splints since the end of August.

Anyway, it was a pleasant surprise.  752 miles in all, which isnt bad.  without injury it could have reached the 1000 mark.  Not my highest yearly total but not too shabby either when trying to balance work and and family life.

8 races in total, which is my only disappointment.  I thought I had completed more than that.  Good bit is that I set new PBs at Half, 10k and 5 miles.  The half was one of my targets for 2011 and I improved on that twice in 2011.  Other two were unexpected.

Also, took part in the club championships where there is a race series and you get points for being 1st club runner onwards down to 20th from our running.  didnt do all the races, and still managed 16th overall.  Not too shabby either, will never win it but could get into the top 10 next year if I can get to more of them.

Am planning races for next year, first one is in and booked.  Looking for others at 10m or Half.  Not doing a Mara next year, but will look for a 20 miler.  Definitely think there is room on my Half time.

Had a quick look at my travel with work stats as well.  40 flights and nearly 100 rail journeys.  Hate to think how much time I have wasted in Airports and Railway Stations.

Onward and upward in 2012.  Happy Running all and wishing you all the best with your training and PBs in this year.