Friday, December 30, 2011

3,000 Miles in 2011 = RAWKFIST!!!

Whew, I need to sit down a minute ... I'm a little tuckered out!  Today my 2011 running odometer finally hit ...
3,000 MILES!!!
This was a huge goal of mine for the year, and honestly in the last couple of months I wasn't sure I was gonna make it.  I'm really-really-really-really tired.  If 3,000 miles wasn't my goal, I would have probably taken a couple of weeks off after the Rocket City Marathon in early December.  But at that point I still needed about 150 more miles.

Actually if you figure 3 feet (36 inches) per foot step, 3,000 miles is about 5,280,000 footsteps.  About 5.3 MILLION!!!  Most of those footsteps were pain-free, but I'm currently messin' around with a little bout of tendinitis in my right hamstring.  Nothing major though.  And all-in-all, I'm thankful for a VERY HEALTHY 2011!!!  I couldn't have asked for more considering the mileage I put on my legs.

Probably the thing I'm most proud of is my running form.  I literally ran exactly like the picture at the left every step of the way!!!  Inefficient ... maybe.  Somewhat spastic ... possibly.  But did I have fun ... most definitively!

It  makes me feel good to know that there are probably only a handful of folks in the U.S. and maybe the world that ran this much this year.  I know it's not a record or anything - heck, several bloggers got there way before me this year.  But it was still a HUUUUGE accomplishment for this old man!

So as we wind down 2011, only one word can describe what will probably be my best running year ever ...
Here's to a great 2012 for you and yours.  Best wishes ... Seacrest out!
... be great today!
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24 comments:

  1. ChristiDecember 30, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Great year!

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  2. Meg O @watchmegorunDecember 30, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    you are awesome, congrats!

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  3. ajhDecember 30, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Outstanding!

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  4. Coy MartinezDecember 30, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    That works out to 8 miles a day. That's a lot. It's not more than 9 but still very worthy of a Rawkfist.

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  5. RainaDecember 30, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Congrats! Way to meet a huge mileage milestone.

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  6. it's all about paceDecember 30, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    well done sir!

    I think that you shopuld take the rest of the year off.

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  7. C2IowaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Congrats!! You are an outstanding runner. Rawkfist is dead on. 2012 will be even better for you I am sure.

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  8. LaurenDecember 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    No Way! 3000 miles? That is spectacular. Really! I having my most miles ever at 1,650+. You are definitely my motivation for next year. Congratulations on your success.

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  9. ShawnDecember 30, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Good on ya Jim!

    I hit 1200 this year...guess I'd better pull up my socks and do more.

    Have a great 2012!

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  10. CharDecember 30, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    3000 miles is huge. 3000k is huge so 3000 miles is huger. And the big question is - are you planning on running more next year?

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  11. Rachelle WardleDecember 30, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Congrats!! I am kicking myself for not starting to track my mileage until July. I know it wouldn't be anywhere near 3,000 but it would still be cool to know.

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  12. AmberDecember 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Epic! ....now go take a nap! :)

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  13. KarenDecember 30, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Good Lord that is some serious mileage. RAWK on.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Major props! That's a lot of mileage!*

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  15. susetteDecember 30, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I'll give you a WOOT WOOT!!!!
    That's super impressive. Are you going to try and beat that in 2012?

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  16. JoseDecember 30, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Awesome job! Hope next year brings you many more miles!!

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  17. Ali McDecember 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    my my my, well aren't you just GREAT everyday!!!! ;) and congrats. better sit some out and cheer Michael on instead lol

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  18. CarolineDecember 31, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    wow....here's me raising my cup to you!
    Cheers to you Jim!
    this is amazing...! 3000 miles! I am at 1225 and I think I am wonder woman!!! no no not really..:)

    hey happy new year mon ami!
    all the best to you and your family

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  19. MattDecember 31, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    And how many shoes did you go through? That's the big question.

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  20. TeamarciaJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    3,000 is amazing! The fact that you did it injury free, even moreso! Congrats on a fantastic year!

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  21. jt00ctJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Pretty amazing miles, congratulations on an awesome year of running Jim!

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  22. NellyJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Impressive number of miles!!! The only bloggers who i follow who ran more than that are Roserunner and EMZ!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Holy smokes... that's amazing! Congrats on a great year for sure!

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  24. The Unexpected RunnerJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    That is a mind blowing amount of miles! You are da man!!!! how many of those miles did 'ol blue run ;)

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