Yup, as of about 9:45am Sunday morning my race season is over!
Sunday was actually the first time I’ve run since my half so it wasn’t my speediest but I covered the 7km in 44:19 which I was still happy with!
I’ve run more races this year than any other year in the past, and aside from that annoying overtraining issue that started last winter (I’m a million times better now, but it’s still something I struggle with) I’ve had less injuries this year than the past couple years. Coincidence? I don’t think so. Sure I teach a variety of classes, but most of them still have the same movements (largely lateral) over and over which opens me up for muscle imbalances. The addition of a {somewhat} regular running routine has helped me cross train to avoid those injuries.
It’s kinda funny since most people cross train for running, and I run to cross train, well to cross train and strength my lung. But either way, I’m certainly stronger thanks to running, and thanks to the races I’ve run because otherwise I probably wouldn’t bother to run at all. 😉
And I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t pretty impressed with my haul of medals this year!
Oh and let’s not forget the Tiffany’s necklace!
What a year.
And like any runner as I finish my last race of the year I immediately start thinking about next year’s race schedule!
Right now I know that five of the races I did this year that I will be doing for sure in 2014, and I’m actively searching for new race adventures to tackle in 2014.
I’m starting to think I like the half distance more than the 10K, so I’m guessing you’ll be seeing more of those in my 2014 future!
How about you? Do you have your 2014 race schedule already planned out?
I may or may not go start a spreadsheet….