2010 Running Summary

Miles Run:

• 431.3

Average miles/run:

• 3.85

Runs completed:

• 112

Longest run:

• 12 miles

Most miles run in a month:

• 55.4

2010 runs w/ miles distances

Note first episode of shin splints feb-mar, then a minor flare up at the end of the summer

What I learnt:

• running exclusively barefoot/with FiveFingers on pavement without rest days=shin splints
• run on mountain trails=pure chewing satisfaction
• stretching is stupid
• I've been underweight most of the year (felt like a new man after gaining 5 lbs)
• there are hobo campsites in virtually every wooded area

San Dimas Turkey Trot 2010 5K Race Report

Final Time: 23:46

Really didn't think I'd be staring at that time going into this thing. Turns out the course was about 87% more hilly than anywhere in South Georgia. As it turns out, I had a blast. It was great to run with family and get out for a date. My goal of sub-20 minutes seems to be slipping away with my age, but I'll keep attempting it. A couple of lessons learned:

I need to figure out how to eat before a race. I had some energy chews 30 minutes before start time and was literally crippled with a side ache for about 1/3 of the race.

Train on hills.

Live where hills exist.

Don't over-taper. Excessive holiday eating and stagnant-body atrophy don't amount to stellar racing conditions. My calves still hurt. Bad.

Run with family/friends-makes for motivation and enjoyment.

Here's the web page for the race