Doing Fine: My 2014 Running Recap

In this 2014 retrospective, I celebrate all things fine.

If you’ve been in a romantic relationship longer than a Bachelorette courtship, you know not to use the word “fine.” It gets you into trouble. Never mind that fine is defined by words like “superior,” “best quality,” “admirable, “excellent.” (You have probably also learned not to justify your use of “fine.”)

I would use those nice-sounding words to describe My Year in Running 2013.

My Year in Running 2014? It was fine. And I’m OK with that.

Like using the word fine in a relationship, comparing how you’re running year over year can get you into trouble—or it can provide valuable insight, if you learn from it.

So here’s what I learned from My Year in Running 2014:

• Not every year is going to be a banner year.
• I’m getting faster.
• I can run hills and not die (and maybe even enjoy it).
• It’s time to change things up—different distances, new races.
• I still love running.

Check out my 2014 stats.

573	Total miles run (54 less than last year)
74	Miles run in May (most)
22	Miles run in March (least)
8:52	Average pace per mile (6 seconds faster than last year!)
7	5Ks run
4	Medals earned
3	10Ks run (new focus)
2	Half-marathons run
1	PR set: 10K “Double stack” run (5K followed by 10K)
0	Injuries (again!)

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