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Putting January in the rear view mirror

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I’m not happy with January for a variety of reasons, but how can I complain about it? I spent half of it not feeling well, but I still managed to accomplish more this month than any other January. Here are the highlights:

    • My first-ever January race. A trail race is more of an experience than an actual race, but the bloodshed led to some good lessons learned.
    • Most miles ever in January. I’m disappointed with 81.5 miles, but in comparing what I did two years ago when I was on my way to a PR in the Shamrock Half, I have more mileage — both in quantity and quality.
    • My long run is back to double digits already with a 10-miler this past weekend.
    • 478 push-ups.

All in all, I am in a good place heading in February. Next month is sure to be full of more miles and additional speed work as I narrow down a goal for Shamrock. I’m also eager to start my core streak.

It’s all about focusing …

7 responses to “Putting January in the rear view mirror”

  1. Steena Avatar
    Steena

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    You did 478 more push-ups than I did. Go for 500 in February!

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    1. David H. Avatar
      David H.

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      If every goes well with the 100 push-ups program, I should actuallydouble the push-up production.

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  2. traintotri Avatar
    traintotri

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    It's been a strong month for you despite not feeling well for a while. Here's to a good February

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  3. Coco (Got2Run4Me) Avatar
    Coco (Got2Run4Me)

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    I feel pretty blah about January too, mostly because I had to really cut back on running. Honestly, I can't believe it's February already!

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    Brigid @LiveHuzzah

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    Sounds like you had a strong January and are well primed for February! I'm doing a pushups challenge in February (100 a day!) which appears to fit into your core challenge. Maybe I'll add planks to that too 🙂

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  5. MichaelRunner Avatar
    MichaelRunner

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    I had a good January, better than last year when I was injured for sure. Glad you pulled off a good January despite not feeling well.
    Also, you've been tagged http://michaelrunner.com/2012/02/tagged.html

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    1. David H. Avatar
      David H.

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      Thanks for tagging me. That's the second one this week. We'll see whathappens. 🙂

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