2017 Running Review

80 runs

443 kms

9 5 km races

5 10-15 km races

2 half marathons

3 DNS

2 injuries

2017 was a busy running year for me.  I had the most runs and my highest yearly mileage to date. I also participated in more races then any other year.

In 2017 I also learned the benefit of cross training, thanks in part to being injured.  I started the year off with a frozen shoulder, which thankfully didn't really interfere with my running, since I was training for the Fool's Run 1/2 marathon.  I strained my left knee which did interfere with running and started me down the road of cross training. Then after finishing the Valley Harvest 1/2 marathon I suffered from a stress fracture in my right foot that forced me to stop running for more than 6 weeks, but still allowed me to go the gym to keep up my fitness level (and new found arm strength!)

Until this year I had never had a DNS - Did Not Start - for a race I had committed to.  My knee injury, a bad cold and the stress fracture took care of that. 

The best part of running that cannot be counted or measured are the friendships that I have formed.  From running in the rain, joining me on a long run in -18C weather, hanging out at the track while I did 50 laps, dressing up in matching costumes or waiting for me at the finish line, friends make running a wonderful part of my life.