Archive for December 31st, 2009

On this last day of 2009, a year where I experienced quite a bit of crazy stuff both in running and personal life, I wanted to thank you, my dear readers and commenters, for helping out with your wisdom, humor and constant support.  You guys really made this year a lot less crappy in many ways.  When I needed to vent or felt beaten down, you all made a point to speak up and lift my spirits.  When I felt jubilant (because it wasn’t all crap this year, lol) when my paces took that crazy dive in the Spring, you guys were never shy to pat me on the back and say how great it was.  I’m so incredibly lucky to have you all as a cheering section, so thank you, thank you, thank you.  You made a real impact in my life.

2009 Mileage: My friend Ron on the 3:20 thread reminded us that not only would today’s run be the last of the year, it’s the last of the Decade!  How fun to have that zenith.  I ran 3112 miles this year, 1076 over last year.  Funny to know that it’ll be my lifelong mileage record.  It’s all good though – I figure even after April, once I’ve settled into Half territory, I’ll still average mid to high 60s, so no huge drop in store.

Recent Runs: I had a great 10-miler yesterday, pumped by my decision to make Boston the final word.  I’ve been thinking about that stuff for the entire month so it’s a big weight lifted off my shoulders.  I felt light and happy, 10 miles at 8:18.  Today was a short 6 on fresh snow, 8:45s.

Looking ahead: Kat, Doggie, Loren and I are signed up for Shamrock!  Kat saw they were selling out yesterday and the price goes up to $90 tomorrow (it’s already $80 for a damn Half! $86 when you count Active’s cut) so it was time to get on it.  We signed up as an Open Team since Dog and Loren are annoyingly too young to be Masters.  Anyway, after feeling so blah a couple days ago about registering for this race, I’m glad we committed, it’s great to have an interim goal for the Spring.

And with that, my sweets, I’m wishing you all a fantastic 2010.  May it be the start of something wonderful in your lives whether that’s running-related, love-related, moolah-related or whatever.   Onward and upward, folks.  That’s what it’s about.

Much love,
Flo