December 31st, 2009
On this last day of 2009, a year where I experienced quite a bit of crazy stuff both in running and personal life, I wanted to thank you, my dear readers and commenters, for helping out with your wisdom, humor and constant support. You guys really made this year a lot less crappy in many ways. When I needed to vent or felt beaten down, you all made a point to speak up and lift my spirits. When I felt jubilant (because it wasn’t all crap this year, lol) when my paces took that crazy dive in the Spring, you guys were never shy to pat me on the back and say how great it was. I’m so incredibly lucky to have you all as a cheering section, so thank you, thank you, thank you. You made a real impact in my life.
2009 Mileage: My friend Ron on the 3:20 thread reminded us that not only would today’s run be the last of the year, it’s the last of the Decade! How fun to have that zenith. I ran 3112 miles this year, 1076 over last year. Funny to know that it’ll be my lifelong mileage record. It’s all good though – I figure even after April, once I’ve settled into Half territory, I’ll still average mid to high 60s, so no huge drop in store.
Recent Runs: I had a great 10-miler yesterday, pumped by my decision to make Boston the final word. I’ve been thinking about that stuff for the entire month so it’s a big weight lifted off my shoulders. I felt light and happy, 10 miles at 8:18. Today was a short 6 on fresh snow, 8:45s.
Looking ahead: Kat, Doggie, Loren and I are signed up for Shamrock! Kat saw they were selling out yesterday and the price goes up to $90 tomorrow (it’s already $80 for a damn Half! $86 when you count Active’s cut) so it was time to get on it. We signed up as an Open Team since Dog and Loren are annoyingly too young to be Masters. Anyway, after feeling so blah a couple days ago about registering for this race, I’m glad we committed, it’s great to have an interim goal for the Spring.
And with that, my sweets, I’m wishing you all a fantastic 2010. May it be the start of something wonderful in your lives whether that’s running-related, love-related, moolah-related or whatever. Onward and upward, folks. That’s what it’s about.
Much love,
Flo
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have a great new year! and wow great mileage for the year & great runs lately. rock on
Flo, it’s been a real pleasure watching/reading about your accomplishments this year. Even though we’ve never met, I consider you a friend. I wish you a great, happy, and injury-free 2010!
not to worry, this is my non masters swan song!
I’m a new reader to your blog, but it’s been really inspiring to read about your accomplishments! Keep up the great work
Gee thanks Flo. Time zones being what they are, I can wish you a happy and speedy new year while I am still in 2009 and you’ve left the decade already. Good job on signing up for the half.
Doggie – Don’t worry, Flo is a shining demonstration that we don’t fall to bits after 40 (although our eyes start to go, and perhaps our brains a bit)
All-related sounds fine. You’re a good read Flo — more of the same this year please — with a decent sprinkling of PRs to brighten our days
Bring on 2010……I get to met up with my Flo, YA!
Thanks for writing Flo, who knows the number of people you inspire to get up and move their asses (my ass has been inspired).
Happy New Year!
Love, Peace and Happiness for all (said in great beauty pageant fashion)!
Thanks Flo…I enjoyed finding your blog and can’t wait to read what this year is going to bring you
Happy New Year and WOOHOO THANKS for giving all us ‘hags’ a good name!!!
Flo, I wish you a great year! I hope you rock everything you set your mind to but you don’t need that because you will!
3,112. Wow. That’s over a thousand miles more than I managed to run, even though I was running as much as I felt my body would let me. Very impressive.
I hope that 2010 brings you much running success. I’m looking forward to seeing how your transition to the slightly lighter mileage quantity treats you. Maybe it will actually be a positive?