Running the Numbers - 2018

Fall Photo Run on Trail #2 at Spring Mill on November 6

In many ways, 2018 was a rough year for me.  I dealt with an Achilles/calf/post-tib injury for the first five months of the year.  (That problem was due to running several miles in sub-zero temperatures. Dumb.) However, I also had a lot of really, really great times.

I chose to eliminate every mileage/pace goal and go with just one aim: Run Happy. That I did. I had so, so, so many fun runs with friends this year.  The first ones that come to mind are Eric's Carmel Marathon, Mitch's Mini, the flood run with Becky and Larry, the Lawrence County Torch Relay, PRing at the Tecumseh Half Marathon, PRing at the Monumental Half Marathon, my solo Fall Photo Run, the Give Thanks 4 with Jocelyn, and the Christmas Lights Run with Wendy. There were certainly some really bright running spots in 2018.

Running The 2018 Numbers
I always enjoy keeping data on my runs, and watching the mileage pile up as the year progresses.  Here's way more info about my running than you'll ever want to know.

Miles Run: 1,130.00 (avg. 21.67 mi. per week)

McCormick's Creek on June 10

Decrease Over Previous Annual Mileage High: 1,582.00 mi., 28.57% decrease
Runs: 178
Hours Run: 181.87 (7.58 days, or 2.08% of 2018)
Average Run Distance: 6.35 mi.
Average Run Pace: 9:39.40 min/mi.
Average Run Duration: 1:01:18.2 hr.
Average Temperature During Runs: 52.01°F
Temperature Range: 97°F (High 88°F, September 15; low -9°F, January 2)
Feet Climbed: 64,612 (12.24 mi.)
Average Feet Climbed Per Mile: 57.18, 1.08% grade
Miles Walked: 70
Walks: 48
Average Walk Distance: 1.46 mi.
Strength Training Sessions at Novus: 34
Cross Training Miles: 81.41 (biking, spinning, and elliptical)
Races Run: 7 (3 AG awards)
PRs Set: 3, 2:24:50, trail half marathon on October 27; 1:51:07, road half marathon on November 3; and 31:22, 4-miler on November 22
DNFs: 1, Brown County State Park Trail 15K (DINO Race), June 2
Falls: 2, July 25 and October 27, both the fault of Ryan Boyce! :-)

Pate with Mitch and Ryan on July 25

Injuries: 1, Achilles/calf/post-tib in the winter and spring due to running high mileage in sub-zero temps
Toenails Lost: 5
Surgeries: 0
Pairs of Shoes Retired: 3
Pairs of Shoes Purchased: 4
States Where I Ran: 1, Indiana
Pictures Drawn: 5: pi on March 14, crosses on March 28, 2018 on May 25, "Jo Is 39." on June 1, and a flag with USA on July 3
Longest Run: 14.02 mi., September 8
Shortest Run: 0.25 mi., May 8
Week With Most Running: October 14-20, 41.85 mi.
Month With Most Running: December, 158.00 mi.

Christmas Lights Run with Wendy
on December 20

Month With Least Running: April, 20.00 mi.
Favorite Runs: Eric's Carmel Marathon, Mitch's Mini, the flood run with Becky and Larry, the Lawrence County Torch Relay, PRing at the Tecumseh Half Marathon, PRing at the Monumental Half Marathon, my solo Fall Photo Run, the Give Thanks 4 with Jocelyn, and the Christmas Lights Run with Wendy
Percentage of Goals Reached: 100% (1/1, I ran happy.)
Total Lifetime Mileage: 9,100.00
Percent of Lifetime Mileage Run in 2018: 12.42%

Mileage By The Month
I did that weird number thing and made sure my monthly mileage totals were all whole numbers. It's very satisfying for me to see all that point-0-0!

January: 53.00
February: 67.00

Lake Monroe on July 5

March: 90.00
April: 20.00
May: 50.00
June: 73.00
July: 132.00
August: 135.00
September: 130.00
October: 120.00
November: 102.00
December: 158.00 (most monthly mileage ever)

It was a really great year for my running. See some more photos below. Thanks to everyone for the support! On to 2019!

Some Great Photos

Pi on March 14

Carmel Half with Mitch and
Eric (Full) on March 31

Carmel finish with Mitch on March 31

TCR Gals on April 29

Mini start with Mitch on May 5

Mile 2 of the Mini
with Mitch on May 5

The storied Flood Run on September 9
with Larry and Becky

LC Torch Relay with
Allen on September 15

Monumental Half PR on November 3

Seasons: Spring (May 28) and Fall (November 6) at Donaldson

Give Thanks 4 on November 22 with Jocelyn