Running The Numbers - 2016

Commodore Run - 10.22.16

Before I run down the 2016 numbers and events, I would like to list my 2017 goals, mostly because I'm particularly excited about #4 and #6.

Jo's 2017 Fitness Goals
1. Remain injury-free.
This goal is the most important. Everything else comes from staying injury-free.
2. Run lots of miles with lots of friends.
...because I want running to be fun.
3. Run 1,200 annual miles.
That's the A Goal. It means an average of 100 mi./month. I walk (run, ha) that fine line between volume and injury, so I realize this goal is ambitious. The B Goal is to PR, over 1,170 mi. The C Goal is to reach 1,000 mi.
4. Run on dates I haven't run at least a mile outdoors (2018 extension allowed).
You guys. I have 37 calendar dates on which I have not run more than a mile outdoors. I'm going to hit as much of them as I can this year, but I'm allowing myself a 2018 extension. If I'm sick or need rest, I don't want to force myself to run a mile just because of what date it is. By the way, August, September, and December are already at 100%.
5. Work on the committee to stage the BMS 5K.
It's the tenth running!
6. Encourage another person or people to become more focused on fitness.
I made a little training schedule for my friend and colleague, Mitch. We're going to run the Hoosier Half Marathon together in April. It'll be his first half. I can't wait!
7. Build more muscle.

I want to be more consistent with my Novus sessions in 2017.

The Year That Was 2016
The year of our Lord 2016 may have been a crazy year in general, but it was a nice year for my running. Here are some of the highlight moments for me, in no particular order, from 2016.

◙ Chillin' The Mini. I chose to run, walk, stop, take pics, and talk to friends during this year's Indy Mini. It was my favorite Mini ever. I even got Frank Shorter to sign my top. I was also able to finish with my cousin, Terry.

Adventure Run Photoshop - 1.30.16

◙ Photoshops. Wendy and I take pics of each other on runs, and then photoshop them together. We've made some dandies this year.

◙ Running With MaeBe. She loves it.

◙ Listening To My Body. On September 10, I decided not to run a marathon this year. I felt weak for about 0.5 sec., and then I had some of the best running days of my life because all the pressure was off. Dad has been telling me to "listen to my body" for years.

◙ Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. It was a Top 10 moment in my life. It was less of a running moment and more of a historical event; but it involved running, so I'm including it here.

The Marriage Spot - 6.28.16

◙ Myrtle Beach Anniversary. Ed and I celebrated 10 years of marriage by visiting the exact spot where we were wed. I was able to do two beach runs, as well (1, 2).

◙ Dat Sign! Seriously, when my parents and in-laws put my face and name on the Electric Avenue sign, I received one of the neatest Christmas gifts ever. It was pretty cool to see it over and over as I ran during the last week of the year.

◙ Picture Maps. I made pi on Pi Day, some crosses on Easter, 2016 to honor the graduates, and a weak star with Wendy. Those are fun.

Before Monumental - 11.5.16

◙ Adventure Runs. Wendy and I ran to some new places that had surprise endings for Wendy (Palestine, Pyramids, etc.). Those were fun. I have more planned.

◙ Mom. She came with me to almost every race, and we had SUCH. FUN.

Running The 2016 Numbers
Data collection and analysis is a hobby of mine. Therefore, I looooooove the end of the calendar year, because it provides a great opportunity for me to analyze what I've collected.

Miles Run: 1,170.00
Increase Over Previous Annual Mileage High: 1,154.00 mi., 1.4% increase

Runs: 165 (exactly the same as 2015)
Hours Run: 187.30
Average Run Distance: 7.09 mi.
Average Run Pace: 9:36.31
Average Run Duration: 1:08:06.6

Average Temperature During Runs: 49.43°F
Temperature Range: 81°F (High 84°F, June 16; low 3°F, January 18)
Feet Climbed: 53,589 (10.15mi)

Torch Relay - 9.14.16

Average Feet Climbed Per Mile: 45.80, 0.87% grade
Miles Walked: 152.6
Walks: 85
Average Walk Distance: 1.80 mi.
Strength Training Sessions at Novus: 30
Cross Training Miles: 84.24 (8.26 kayak, 75.98 bike)

Races Run: 11
PRs Set: 0
Falls: 2
Injuries: 2... ish (See below.)
Toenails Lost: 7
Surgeries: 0
Pairs of Shoes Retired: 3
Pairs of Shoes Purchased: 3
States Where I Ran: 2, Indiana & South Carolina
Longest Run: 16.01 mi., September 4
Shortest Run: 0.52 mi., September 14
Week With Most Running: September 4-10, 42.08 mi., also the week I decided to drop to the half
Month With Most Running: August, 126.94 mi.
Month With Least Running: May, 50.93 mi.
Favorite Run (Tie): September 14, 0.52 mi., obviously.
Least Favorite Run: April 30, 1.02 mi., when I realized I was too hurt to run.
Percentage of Goals Reached: 66.67% (4/6, see below)
Weight Range in Pounds: 6.2
Total Lifetime Mileage: 6,388.00
Percent of Lifetime Mileage Run in 2016: 18.32%

Mileage By The Month

January: 113.31

Electric Avenue Sign - 12.31.16

February: 120.45
March: 77.62
April: 69.86
May: 50.93
June: 66.79
July: 119.66
August: 126.94
September: 109.99
October: 124.44
November: 84.99
December: 105.02

Goals

Jo's 2016 Fitness Goals: 
1. Remain injury-free.
Failed. I had a mystery quad/hamstring injury in April and May, and some sort of illness that may or may not have been a running injury in May and June.
2. Run lots of miles with lots of friends.
Succeeded.
3. Run 1,200 annual miles.
Failed, by only 30 miles. I'm not disappointed, though. I ran the most miles I've ever run in a year, and that was with an injury.
4. Work on the committee to stage the BMS 5K.
Succeeded, and beat the boss. Fourth year in a row.
5. Encourage another person or people to become more focused on fitness.
Succeeded. I helped a few folks run their first races, too.

6. Build more muscle.
Succeeded. Thanks, Novus!

Thanks to everyone for the support! On to 2017!

Mini Finish - 5.2.16