How would you rate your running in 2002

My PRs are long gone (except perhaps in the marathon since my PR there is very very slow compared to my other times).

In 2002 I had a very good buildup the first few months of the year culminating in a mid-summer peak of racing decent 5K times for the then 35-year-old body (less than 2 minutes slower than my PR set in college). While this doesn't see that great, a year earlier I was running almost 4 minutes slower for 5K, fat and out of shape, so 2002 was a good "back-to-fitness" year for me.

Pretty much since that fitness peak in mid summer I have fallen off a tiny bit so that my 5K time would probably be 45 seconds or so slower now. In 2003 I have a different goal though, and that is to run a decent half marathon. I will run one in the spring and then perhaps mid summer and then fall. I expect with more miles that if I so choose I should be able to run a faster 5K than I did last summer, and I will probably give that a try at some point mid summer/early fall, but the main focus is to do some half marathon training and then perhaps attempt a PR in the marathon in the spring of 2004.

Not that you all care.

Its always good to have comebacks Flagpole. ITs a good feeling. Have fun in 03'

Started the year with a day off, but ran New Years Eve 2001. This year's been a roller coaster. Started out loving running. Planned a spring marathon, and jumped suddenly from 35 mpw to 100 miles over 10 days. Resulting knee injury forced layoff and deferral of marathon plans, but recovered just in time for a 10K PB the weekend of the planned marathon. Turned 37 and moved to a new province in the summer. Wife returned from a year of military service in the Golan Heights around the same time. She achieved a significant personal running goal by completing a half marathon at the Dead Sea, and truly becoming a regular runner. She shaved 10 minutes off her half time in the fall. I had a gradual buildup of miles to fall marathon, and had another PB. Injured myself during 3 mile jog with my son after good hard 10 miler. Frustrating recovery over a month and a half or so is now complete, and I have been back at it with some great runs (in the snow no less). Feeling good, ran 7.25 this morning on New Year's Eve 2002, may take New Years off once again. The log book shows 1855 miles total, my biggest year to date. Also had four or five of the best training runs I've ever put in. Hope to train smarter this year and maybe hit a couple more PBs before I start to fade into life as a master. Finished the year still loving running.

Happy running in 2003

It was my best running year ever. I just finished my year with an 8-miler to make it 3,506 for the year, up from 2,952 last year. The highlights of the year were two: first, a cross-country relay from Tillamook, Oregon to Boston, Ma. I logged 325 miles on that one in 30 days with the greatest group of teammates one could ever hope for. It was a once in a lifetime experience. And second, I ran the Portland Marathon in 302:33. Not astonishing, but very satisfying at age 46, particularly since it's a PR for me.

My goals for next year are to average 10 miles per day for the entire year, and to break 3:00 for the marathon, preferably at Boston.

i was totally destroyed by the blender, worst running year ever!

Dude you need an easy year like I had. That blender will do it to you all the time. I swam, walked, biked, drills Taebo,

pilates, because running was just burning me out. hope you have a better year.

I just finished the year 1768 mile & ran prs of 2:43:10-mth, 32:20-10K & a 8:59-3K. Maybe next year I'll run more but after a hour it sucks. Question: Should I raise my miles or increase my speed in 2003?

Best year ever. New PR's for 10km, Half and Full Marathon. Three Race wins (10km in BKK, BKK Marathon and Lao Half Marathon). Free trip to Seoul, and 4 times winning prize money.

2003 I will just focus totally on the marathon.

Jason

Set best times at 800, 1500, 5 and 10 and half marathon. All at 32 after running since I was 13. Stopped training like Coe(which works for some) and switched to running as much as I could in 2 a days. One long run, one tempo(or longer race)and some low key speed. Can't wait for next season.

2002 was my worst year ever in terms of races, mileage, and weight (can we spell SHAMU?). 2003 has no option but being better.

pr'ed all over the place...also got injured twice...

2 mile pr,5k pr, 10k pr, 8k pr, ten miler pr (big).

Not bad Jason what was your time in the Half?

Worst year ever. Lost my desire early in the year. Gained it back in the summer for a short time then lost it again. Only ran 2 races, a 10k and 15 miler. Worst times I ever had. Looking back, I did very, very little speedwork. No tempo runs either. Just half heartedly put in the miles. I think that is what sent me into a downward spiral because I really love the fast stuff. I've decided to give it my best this year, focus on a distance, set some goals and get back at it. I'm not going to compare myself to others this year. I'm just going to set some personal goals and forget about what others are doing.

The past year was up and down. Had pr's mile (4:24) indoor and in the 5k(15:26) and 10k(32:00) on the track in spring. Was hoping to do well in the cross season, but it pretty much sucked! Overall for the year had 3105 miles and finished Dec. with 408 miles..most ever in a month. Getting a great base! I like web-site! Sometimes it gives me more motivation to get out the door! Thanks everyone

This has been my best year of running ever! No injuries and I finally feel like I recovered from my disasterous college running career. (I think I have the record for most days spent in the training room). I guess you can say this is my own personal comeback...which will end nicely if I race as fast as I am hoping for in 2003. Best of luck for everyone for the upcoming year!!

Good lord 2002 was the worst year ever.

Soph in highschool, i run 2 meets, then break my collar bone. So my goals went down the drain.I didnt come back till the 2nd week of june. Then the summer i have to go from 0-70 mpw safely. Then first week of september in junior xc i get injured. This injury does not go away, and my coach doesn't know what the hell to do, so i lose all the fitness i had. I was in great shape. Then this damn injury wont go away. Argh.

2003 must be a lot better!

I had an awesome year running this year, brought in a bunch of PRs (4). Lowered the 8K time by 2 minutes. I can't complain too much! Hope 2003 turns out equally well.

Happy New Year's to all, and best of luck to you in 2003!

Lowest mileage since high school--by a lot.

Did not run a race in 02. Plan to in 03.

Did not shake injury, but had two pain free runs to end and begin the year. Hope maybe.

worse year ever for me--hopefully followed by best year ever