Well, 2012 is in the books and actually has been for 8 days now. Looking back on the year and taking some time to review some posts I made during the year one thing that caught my eye is I had some considerable rest in December 2011 leading into 2012. One of the issues in 2011 was some scar tissue in my left leg in the anterior tibialis. It actually came back a little this year but I have been able to solve for it. The mileage for December 2012 is 240 miles vs. 140 for December 2011 that is a big swing.
My hope is that with the consistency I am building now, I will be able to carry that base fitness into the 1st quarter of 2013 and really get a big base for the 2013 race season with 4 100 mile races planned.
June 14th TARC 100
July 20th Vermont 100
September 6th Superior Sawtooth
With the earlier race in June, I do ideally need to be a little ahead of the wear I was going into 2012 and I think I am there for 2013.
I feel really good, have a nagging little hernia thing going but it has subsided BUT I don't trust it time will tell as the miles increase end of February.
All in all 2012 was what I thought my most successful athletic year to date. Lowered times in the 50 mile race category, finished 2 100 mile races and had some great adventure in Colorado for 2 weeks in August.
It was a good learning year as well for me and I can thank Chris for helping me out and giving me some great guidance.
I would also like to thank all of those who helped me during the Vermont 100 and Grindstone 100, much appreciated, not really possible without your support and help.
Totals for 2012:
340 activities
2,687.77 miles
505 hours 32 minutes 04 seconds of effort
338,189 feet of vertical
Hope 2013 is just as good!
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