And all good things must come to an end

I've not been excited to write this post, but it is finally time to come clean.  My streak finally came to an end January 4, 2013.  The cause - international travel.  Multiple delayed flights, an inability to find an alleged workout facility in the Frankfurt airport, and an eight hour time change all conspired to me missing the first day in 4 years and 4 days.

Since the streak ended, I've been mostly ok with it.  For all of January I managed to maintain my training, running at least 6 days a week, and being satisfied with all that was accomplished.  February has been a bit lackadaisical and I missed far more days than I care to admit.  So I am refocusing in March, getting in some longer run and aiming for more quality runs.  I don't plan to commit to another streak, at  least for now, but I am aiming to get back to normal for the spring and summer.

Thank you to all who supported me and my crazy need to work my schedule around planned runs and last minutes miles.  I will continue to post occasionally and am making an effort to keep a camera with me on future runs and do a better job of sharing.

C

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Day 1160

Wow, its been awhile. just noticed that my runstreak mileage is 4999 miles. almost want to go run another mile just to get there.

14 days and 100 miles

Day 1109 - January 14, 2012

This is a first. I don't think I've ever gotten to 100 miles in the first 14 days of the month. 104 miles for 2012 already!

I should have listened

Ever have that feeling that your body is telling you today is not the day for a long run? I should have listened. I had a feeling I wasn't properly hydrated for today's run and after about 9 miles, I knew it. There was no way to shorten the run either. I had my wife drop me off at the Target shopping center and I was running a direct route home and I forgot to bring my cell phone. So, no short cuts, no bailing out and getting a ride back. I was able to finish without cramping up, but the last couple of miles were really tough and way off pace. I hit the 17 mile mark and walked the last quarter home.

Probably was bit more than I should have attempted given that today's run puts me at 54 miles for the first week of the year. Too big a jump.