Notes
A nice way to end a great running year. 16 miler for 2016 with last 8 at MP or better. Honestly got a little lost as you can tell by the map. Was only going to do 13-14 but what the heck. Cool day in NY. Snuck run in while visiting mom and dad for NY eve. Run felt great.
This bring the 2016 running year to an end and time to reflect. I did a lot of miles for this old body this year. Incorporated a lot of hills and tried to do core exercises regularly. I also took more recovery days than in the past. The old guy needs time to recoup. Between the job and family obligations its hard to get the miles in consistently. I also did a bunch more hiking this year which is a blast, and of course I can't forget the addition of lots of trail running that really strengthened my legs.
The year started with a 3 week layoff due to recovering from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in my right knee. Was worried that it might affect my running and initially it did with some acute achilles pain. Saw Jared for a few weeks and he got me back in shape. Kept up with his exercises throughout the season and it helped alot.
Completed 1726 miles this year with an average pace of 8:32 for the past 52 weeks.
Race recap
10/9/2016 Run
Chicago Marathon
Race 26.2 mi 3:25:02 7:50
16 out of 649 AG
8/6/2016 Run
Beach to Beacon 10K
Race 6.2 mi 44:42 7:11
5th out of 188 in AG - Won $25
7/9/2016 Run
Run for the Gym 5K
Race 3.2 mi 21:50 6:54
1st out of 11 in AG
6/18/2016 Run
Mt. Washington Auto Road Race
Race 7.5 mi 1:46:20 14:11
16 out of 74 in AG - 1 minute better than last year
6/5/2016 Run
SRTC 5K
Race 5.0 km 21:55 7:04
3rd place
4/18/2016 Run
Boston Marathon 2016
Race 26.2 mi 3:44:14 8:34
172 out of 993 in AG. Slowest Boston in last three years, but 10+ better than qualifying time
2/7/2016 Run
Mid Winter Classic Race
Race 10.0 mi 1:17:44 7:47
7 out of 21 AG - 5 weeks after knee surgery.