2014 was the first year that I was serious about running races. Frankly, if I’d been more serious about training, my races would’ve been dynamite! As it was, my fastest time for the 5K was in April, with a few other races approaching that time.
Unfortunately, the end of year brought a foot injury that hobbled me after a race in Shawnee KS, and left my skipping my last race of the year (and first of 2015). That’s a subject I’ll address when I work on my resolutions for 2015. 🙂
So, this year’s numbers:
- 13 Races
- 11 races @ 5K, 1 race @ 4K, 1 race @ 4M
- Slightly more than 40 miles of racing this year
- 3 destination races (Kansas City MO, Tulsa OK, Shawnee KS)
- 1 “delayed” race run in the Caribbean
- Shortest time between races: 24 hours (Rock and Roll 5K Remix)
- Lowest bib number: 9 (Tap ‘n’ Run 4K)
- Highest bib number: 31212 (Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K)
- Closet parking to start/finish line: Operation Jack KC 5K (about 50 feet)
- Farthest parking from start/finish line: Mo’ Cowbell 5K (about one mile)
- Kudos for Becky for winning “Best Costume” at the Undy 5000
- Only one weather-impact race: Route 66 5K (Tulsa OK), with some rain
- LOTS of new attire: new shoes, jacket, running pants, toque, neck gather, running socks
- Met Fredbird
- Three races in Forest Park, two in St. Charles, one in Soulard, only two in downtown St. Louis