The Running Thread--2024

[huskies90]

December Miles = 150

I missed 2 runs this Dopey training cycle and shortened quite a few others. Let’s see if there is an impact. I feel like I’m ready and I am hoping the fewer training miles will leave me stronger for the races.

January Miles = 116
February Miles = 105
March Miles = 111
April Miles = 118
May Miles = 117
June Miles = 104
July Miles = 121
August Miles = 107
September = 113
October = 132
November = 135

2024 Total = 1,429

2023 total miles = 1,511
2022 total miles = 1,619
2021 total miles = 1,622
2020 total miles = 1,777
2019 total miles = 1,656
2018 total miles = 1,673

 

[pluto377]

December miles- 72.29
2024 miles- 503.62

I'm happy with this year overall. I had hoped for a slightly higher total, so that will be my goal for 2025.

 

[marty3d]

December KM: 100.3
2024 Totals:
1172km/ 703 miles
202 runs

Its interesting as I look back on the last few years - you can tell just by my annual mileage if I was running Dopey in the following January

 

[Naomeri]

In memory of President Jimmy Carter, who was running Disney before it was cool

 

[Zutroy]

Overall, I’m pretty happy where I’m at for December. I got two 20-mile runs in this month, and I switched for this year’s MW from doing the Higdon Dopey plan for the last 5 years to the Higdon Intermediate 2. I was worried initially when the Dopey plan had a half marathon long run during the first week, and the Intermediate plan only got there a month in. But I’ve found that I enjoy the Intermediate plan so much more, and I feel much better physically than I have at this point during past marathon training blocks.

2024 was a good year for running, and I’m hoping for a great marathon next week! 2024 totals: 1,189.89 miles

 

[Guidman]

December Running
201.5 miles
7:51 avg/mile

2024 Running
2,096.76 miles
7:53 avg/mile

Good month to end out of the year. Got one last race in on Christmas Eve, a 5k. Hadn't raced one in over three years and wasn't as bad as I remember (or at least not the hang on for dear life during the last mile). Finished in 18:48.

 

[WillRunForPizza]

December 2024
Running: 30h 25m, 191.3 miles
Strength/mobility: 7h 38m
Total: 38h 4m

And that's a wrap on 2024! After getting to the year in miles on Thursday, that brings the total to...2,060.2 miles! That's 335h 29m of running, plus 96h 47m of strength/core/yoga/Pilates. Whew!

That's also more than twice as far as I ran in 2022, when I started running consistently.



Congrats on making it through 2024, everyone. See you next year!

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

December running:
Miles = 75
Pace = 10:03 min/mi

With so much going on, my long runs were never that long in December, but I consistently got out the door.

2024 total:
857 miles
10:20 min/mi average pace
I'm greatful to have running and Disney as fun hobbies in my life!

Looking forward to 2025! Happy new year all!

 

[flav]

December 2024 totals
Distance: 154.5km (96mi)
Average pace: 6m47s/km (10:55min/mi)
YTD: 2027km on 2024km

We ran as much as needed to achieve our 2024km objective and choose our days/weather to do so. It was enjoyable and we concluded by the beach in Mexico. Happy new year and may 2025 bring as much running as desired!

 

[SheHulk]

December running:

Total Distance: 132 mi
Average pace: 11:11/mi

Down a little bit from last month, because I have a cold that hit just in time for tapering for the marathon. Trying not to be angry at DH for giving it to me. In my head I know I'll be better by the race, but I'm very slightly taper-madness-panicking that I am losing all my gains from the past 3-4 months

 

[Professor_Cookie]

December-
Run 65.2 miles.

Finally getting to where I want to be. Last week was down, but not because of the holidays.

Really wanted to start the year off with a bang today, but my legs and feet are thrashed after yesterday’s long day for NYE in the shop.

Very happy with how it turned out, but need to do a dessert or two next year. Soup was an overt nod to Tangled. I think I was the only one who knew that.

 

[LorrieAnn5]

December 2024 Running:
Activities: 20 Distance: 140.08 miles Time: 26:16:35 including my longest run ever at 16.62 miles. December was weeks 10-14 of my 16 week marathon training plan. I really wanted to get to 18 miles for marathon training, but my Thanksgiving cold lasted a solid 13 days and I saw a decent drop in my speed/endurance.

QOTD: As we get to the end of the year, what have been some of your running highlights/favorites of 2024?
ATTQOTD:
Favorite race (as a runner): Disneyland Half Marathon in January 2024 - I remember running through the streets of Anaheim thinking to myself, "my training was perfect, my running outfit is perfect."
Favorite race (as a spectator): Seeing DH cross the finish line to the Disneyland 10k. So happy for him! Runner up, I shed tears of joy watching Leon Marchand in breaststroke swimming heat at the Olympics. The electricity in the arena was everything I dreamed the Olympics to be.
Favorite new running gear item: Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 Promises, the weatherproof/winter edition that has Robert Frost poem written on it.
Favorite everyday shoes: Havaiana flip flops
Favorite race shoes: I raced the Disneyland Half in black Saucony Endorphin Speed 3s. I felt awesome in them.
Favorite non-race event: Spectating at the Olympics in Paris, my dream come true after watching so much TV coverage of the Atlanta Games in 1996.

2024 Overall Running - 811 miles, about 200 miles more than 2023.
Looking Forward to 2025 - My first marathon. I hope I'm satisfied with my time b/c I can't go thru this training again. It's time to get back to more strength training, walking, and jumping rope, with shorter, less frequent runs.

 

[Herding_Cats]

Wrapped up December with:
32.4mi of running
and
30 hours of refereeing (all of which happened in the first 3 weeks of the month)

 

[nancipants]

December running: 108.6 miles
December walking: 35.7 miles

2024 running: 721.02 miles
2024 walking: 281.66 miles

According to Garmin, I had 666 total activities.

 

[camaker]

Well, December was better than November, but not by a lot. My hamstring continues to be unhappy with me and ache if I run too fast or too far. The extra sitting around during the holidays hasn't helped, I don't think. As a result, I scrapped my last long run for Dopey and opted to start my taper a week early. I made it to the 1,700 mile threshold for the year, so that's a plus. Now its all about keeping things in one piece for Marathon Weekend and maybe a bit of rest after.

December Training Summary
Running Miles: 161.34
Running Time: 29:41:42
Average Pace: 0:11:07/mile
YTD Mileage: 1,709.96

Other
Walking Miles: 0.00
YTD Walking Miles: 348.22

 

[garneska]

@camaker do you want to run the 10k with me? I am slower than you at the moment so you can use me to keep you healthy for the next two days. Happy to return the favor .

 

[camaker]

@camaker do you want to run the 10k with me? I am slower than you at the moment so you can use me to keep you healthy for the next two days. Happy to return the favor .

That's certainly a possibility! Let's see how the corrals and temperatures shake out. It might be a balancing act between wanting to get on course and warm up in the chilly conditions versus one of us waiting for the other!

 

[garneska]

That's certainly a possibility! Let's see how the corrals and temperatures shake out. It might be a balancing act between wanting to get on course and warm up in the chilly conditions versus one of us waiting for the other!

Agree on that because both us which much prefer it be hot. I am not looking forward to the cold. If the temps hold i might have to wear 2 pairs of tights. i was hoping for only one pair but not looking good at the moment.

 

[ckb_nc]

2024 running - 774 miles - a significant decrease. Some planned, some not.
2024 biking - 3569 miles all on Peloton.

I rode more this year, and I am trying for the first time to put more real rest into the calendar. The quote from a Joel Friel book from a then 65 year old triathlete that his 7 days of training now took 10 days to complete - the now 57-year-old me needs to remember this.

Good luck

 

[jmasgat]

@camaker do you want to run the 10k with me? I am slower than you at the moment so you can use me to keep you healthy for the next two days. Happy to return the favor .

Hey, can I get in on that 10k action? Not looking to race, just run. Although I have no clue what corral they'll stick me in since I'm a late addition. For W&D 5k they stuck me in D/E (but I managed to talk my way up into B)