Here are the images of my totals for 2011 and 2012 for comparison.
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The good thing about analyzing, and analyzing, and analyzing is that sometimes something pops out that you forgot. Remember that uphill Jacaranda Run that I wanted to do well at so I tampered quite extensively before hand? Did that light bulb just go off in your head too? Yep, that taper week this year I didn't do last year and that would account for 9 miles...at least. And this year I ran more often, but for less time, and miles were only off a bit. I am not getting to think about that anymore because it is time to move on.
Accomplishments in May:
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- I did register for and race the Jacaranda Run with dear hubby and placed 1st in my division. And in fact, I placed 4th overall in the women runners. I see great dreams for this race next year.
- I ran half marathon #7 for the year.
- May 31, 2012 marked day 154 in my running streak (and I am still running strong).
- I did select and post my training plan for the Maui Marathon. I will be updating it on a somewhat regular basis with my real completed miles (just by weekly totals though) because accountability is good.
- Darling daughter and I became best friends with the gym and Kids' Club during our staycation and my running continued awesomely even with her school break.
June Goals:
- To continue to build mileage and I hope to have a mid-40's week the end of this month.
- Run with dear hubby more often but he keeps insisting we start this in July.
- Set the foundation for switching my long run days to Sundays. It is becoming more imperative as my distance continues to increase.
Daily Gratitude: I am thankful for bagels and jalapenos. Sorry, I still do love this treat!
Daily Affirmation: My determination and analytical skills will enable me to have a great training season!
The first thing I noticed about that stats was what you already mentioned: a LOT less time! 3.5 hours less! That means speed!! Woooo! I see that as a successful month :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! The speed work is definitely working but ironically, the running is always tough but that is what makes it so much fun! I think July's challenge will be to bust those hills in my neck of the woods!
DeleteI second Running Moose, the less time aspect jumped out at me, too! Very nice! I can't wait to hear how your training for the Maui Marathon unfolds....Hubby and I have played with the idea of doing the Kauai Marathon next year....It would be a big trip for us, though, so we'll see. Any particular plan you like best? Have you done that marathon yet?
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