1,000 miles & counting
Running 1,000 miles this year was never on my radar, especially after running less than 50 miles in January and even less in February.
Today, as I neared a quarter mile to go to 1,000, I was forced to stop …
I’ve run across these tracks probably a dozen times this year and not once did I encounter a train. It struck me as being pretty funny that I had to wait a couple of minutes to run a little farther before hitting 2.2 miles into my run, marking my 1,000th mile. And, that too, was kind of funny as I hit the mark in front of the church I went to much of my life (Main Street United Methodist Church in Bedford).
My running log from today - miles, shoes and total 2011 miles.
Unlike last year, I hit this mark today healthy and more confident than ever about what’s ahead. In the final couple of weeks of 2011, I’ll do some reflecting on what’s happened in these 1,000+ miles — this has been a special year in so many ways and I’m looking forward to taking some time and reading posts I haven’t visited in a while.
While I reflect, though, I’ll keep running. It’s day 24 of the Runner’s World Holiday Run Streak — I have quite a bit more running to do and some early 2012 goals to start getting serious about.
In these last two weeks I’ll continue to hit milestones I’ve never seen with the most miles ever in a year and my most consecutive running days.
Until then, I’m going to celebrate a bit tonight.
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Congratulations on making 1,000 miles this year! It is quite an accomplishment and one I hope to attain next year
Good luck and keep running
Awesome milestone, David! Not so much specifically 1000 miles, which is still awesome, but moreso getting there in such a great state physically and mentally when compared to last December. Celebrations are definitely in order! Best of luck in these last few weeks as you crush milestones, reflect on the year, and lay out those 2012 goals!
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Thanks Keath. How I got to 1,000 miles and the state of mind andphysical state are definitely more important than the mileage itself.To have quantity and quality come together is a great feeling.
Congratulations for your return from your injury and for hitting 1000. Keep on running!
OMG! Sooooo HAPPY for you! What an amazing acomplishment! Hope you are having fun celebrating!
Such a great accomplishment! I'm sure this will motivate many more to do the same. It's so great that you're sharing the experience with others and giving them reason to do the same!
What an interesting way to hit 1000! It’s really encouraging to see how strong you’ve come back this year. You did it right!
Congrats! Hope this year is just as rewarding!
Congrats on hitting 1,000 miles.
That is funny that a train delayed you. On my long run route there's 3 potential places for me to get stopped by a train and I've been waiting for the day that happens to me. Maybe it's a 1000 mile club entrance fee.
Congrats on the miles!
Great reasons to celebrate! Congrats on a great year and here's to a fantastic 2012!