2011...

2011.. in the books... what I learned this year

1) my garmin watch is a big motivator for my training. once the old one broke, I found myself skipping days and being a bit of a slacker. However, there were many days and rides that didn't get logged while I was without a working GPS. In the future, I'll not allow my lack of a GPS to discourage my training.

2) The past two years, maybe even the past 3, I have overtrained in January- April, leaving myself injured in May. I may not be all that smart, but I will try and avoid that this year.

3) I need to stretch more. Maybe a personal 40 day Yoga Challenge will do the trick. 

4) Many more days this past year were "just enjoy it" runs/ bikes etc. no need to push it all the time. This kind of clarity comes from a chronic injury

5) Planning makes perfect. I will put together a plan for 2012 which includes, The New York Marathon!!

yeah!

2011...

Group By Year Report for gumushel

Time Period	Count	Distance	Time	Elevation Gain	Avg HR	Calories	Avg Time
Summary	1,228	15,809.71	1314:41:55	268,549	153	1,012,559	1:04:14
2011	149	1,209.30	123:23:39	6,974	127	57,815	49:41
2010	256	3,098.69	297:19:20	25,092	--	168,792	1:09:41
2009	208	2,155.73	201:43:46	50,644	--	156,578	58:11
2008	237	3,725.28	281:52:33	83,433	--	256,651	1:11:22
2007	97	1,307.21	110:17:54	26,421	135	98,681	1:08:14
2006	163	2,360.67	174:41:19	43,656	153	155,754	1:04:18
2005	118	1,952.83	125:23:24	32,329	154	118,290	1:03:45

2011- Run 122 5K by gumushel at Garmin Connect - Details

2011- Run 122 5K by gumushel at Garmin Connect - Details

Running is fairly smooth. Getting ready to put together a training plan for 2012... The year I finally get to go to the New York Marathon! The key for me will be not to overtrain and get injured in May which seems to be a recurring theme with me. I have been hitting the weights and my neck is getting thick but the open road is calling..... Felt great tonight and just ran slow