'Join my run challenge: How far can you go in 2014?' blog discussion

The_Grateful_Ghoul

I left the house with 8 miles left of my challenge today thinking shall I do a 5+3 or 4+4 this week to finally put this long challenge to rest.

The whole run consisted of me arguing with myself and ended up doing the full 8 miles which further proves that running really is 98% mental and 2% physical.

The only questions remaining is what is next years goal? and did Martin complete the challenge?

danothy

Well, what a year. I've been dogged by injury and distraction. Missed my goal of 2,500 km, but I still managed to run ~1,850 km in 2014. Quite pleased with that. Some statistics:


Total distance:          1,854.03 kilometres
Total time:              7 days 22 hours 39 minutes 21 seconds
Total elevation gain:    21,615 metres

Number of runs:          138

Average distance:        13.43 kilometres
Average time:            1 hour 22 minutes 54 seconds
Average speed:           9.7 kilometres per hour
Average heart rate:      148 beats per minute

Longest run:             46.04 kilometres
Max heart rate:          192 beats per minute

InDebted2U_2

The year started well but things went awry after an illness.

I managed about 350 miles out of my planned 500, which is still more than I've run in any year previously. :j Hoping to top that this year, health permitting.

Well done everyone and Happy 2015. :T

danothy

Three weeks into the new year and I'm up to 150 km ... marathon training is taking its toll, but at least I'm sleeping well.