I'm having the hardest time believing 2016 is only a few days away! Looking back on 2015, I've accomplished so much, both in my career and in running. I put together something really fabulous in Tableau to analyze running data, including distance, pace, mileage on my shoes, which days of the week I run, etc. #DataDork I ran TWO marathons, and ten other races. I have a new 10k PR of 57:00, I ran in five different states (Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Illinois), and I ran over 100 miles in four different months (August, September, November, and December). I came pretty close to my goal of running 1,000 miles during the year - I should hit 950 after my last two runs - and I'm really proud of how close I came! I've been really consistent with running four days a week and even had a few weeks where I ran five days. I made so many new running friends and had so much fun at all of my races this year! I'm really looking forward to 2016 :D I'm starting 2016 off with a brand new pair of the same shoes I've been wearing since July (Mizuno Wave Riders), but I got the pink ones this time. I'm running a 5k on new year's day, and Disney half the following weekend. My race outfit for Disney is put together (minus a possible hat or headband), and I will probably post a picture of it on insta sometime this week! I've already planned nine races for the year, but for some reason Athlinks won't let me add them all to my events. I haven't decided on any races for the fall yet so I'm sure I'll end up doing quite a few more than that. 16 in 2016?! Maybe! I have some ambitious goals for 2016! Half marathon PR Run 1,212 total miles Run 209 times - the equivalent of 4 days a week Race with my best friend Nicole! Increase my average distance (5.41 miles in 2015) Keep average pace under 11:00 Don't miss more than two days in a row unless I'm sick Get my half fanatics Run lots of fun races with pretty medals :) Catch up on my race bib scrapbook I feel like I should also mention that training for Disney half has been going really, really well! My longest run was 13.56 miles, and I had five other long runs over 10 miles in the last two months. Weekly mileage has been somewhere around 25 miles, and I did hit 30 miles one week! I've been super speedy, at least compared to how fast I used to be. I am definitely hoping for a PR in Disney!
Happy 2016!! xoxo A
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Hello, my name is Alyssa!I'm a momma to Emerson Lilly and two fur babies, a distance runner, and just a girl full of sparkle and quirks. I love traveling to races and exploring new places to run! I started this blog in 2014 as more of a journal to keep track of training for my first marathon, and I've continued to post about training, races, and other things happening in my life. Also, I'd like to be your best friend. :) Categories
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