Monday, December 21, 2009

missed goals and giveaway ...

For the last two years, I have tried to hit 1,000 miles. And for the last two years, I have failed. In 2008, I was pregnant with Dilly and that put a damper on my mileage. I ended up about 100 miles short. I thought 2009 would be different.

Dilly was born in January, so I had the remainder of the year to make up the difference. January's mileage was lower than I hoped, but it's hard to run far when you are nine months pregnant. Then, February was even lower since my OB demanded that I take three weeks off. (That was REALLY hard to do). In March, I got back on track and by June, things were in full swing once marathon training began. Things were looking good until the end of October, when my ankle started acting up. I cut my mileage A TON to keep my injury minor so that I would be able to run the marathon. And it worked, but after that race I had to take three weeks off to recover (which included wearing a cast, in case you forgot). Two weeks ago, I started running again. But it was too late. I had fallen too far behind. With 10 days left in the year, I am 105 miles from my goal. And I am pretty sure that by the end of next week, I will only be about 75 miles away. SO CLOSE!! It's super frustrating. If I had not had to take off those six weeks, I would have exceeded 1,000. All I would have needed to do was 12.5 each week. It's kind of depressing.

But that is the last I am going to say about it. Next year, I WILL HIT 1,000. And everyone of my other goals as well ....

OK - So if you made it through my whinefest, you will now be rewarded with the opportunity to enter Mel's awesome giveaway. She's giving away three Gu prize packs. For your chance to win, all you have to do is click HERE

9 comments:

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

OK buddy!! I am going to create some sort of 1,000 Mile award program for 2010 So extra incentive to get there, like you need any.

Darn babies and injuries.. LOL!!

Thanks for the link love, will have to see what you did on FB. I am supposed to be working.. hehe

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

HOly races Batman!! Ummm my hand hurts writing down everything in my calendar :)

I sooo WISH I could race more, but with working during the week I feel bad leaving my kiddos every weekend.. Oh and the whole 1 income family thing.. UGHO!!

Teamarcia said...

1000 miles or not you are definitely a winner in my book! Here's to next year!

KK @ Running Through Life said...

I totally understand! I am currently at 961....so close but yet so far away since I really don't think I can get in 40 miles with the holidays and my never ending injuries...perhaps?? Anyway, congrats for all that you have run! AWESOME job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Katie A. said...

DON'T beat yourself up! You are almost there! And LIFE does get in the way! Look at all the awesome things you did and pat yourself on the back! 2010 is going to be your year!

Mile Posts by Dorothy Beal said...

Awww don't be disappointed. I ran during both of my pregnacies and it's HARD work. I think you should double count the miles you ran while preggo since you were two people technically speaking. Then I'm sure you'd be well over 1,000!!!

April said...

You definitely have the tenacity to log 1,000 miles in 2010!! Congratulations on a new baby and completing a marathon in 2009!

Christina said...

Thanks for the encouragement to hit my 1000. I'm quite nervous since its so tight and I have foot and knee aches that make me a worry wart. Off I go for a 4 mile.

saundra said...

It is frustrating to get so close to a goal, but your body really needed the time off to recovery. You will blow 1000 away in 2010.