1000 Days of Running

Trail Run Today

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:01:00 +0000

...and some pushups! - loving the self timer.

And all good things must come to an end

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:53:00 +0000

I've not been excited to write this post, but it is finally time to come clean. My streak finally came to an end January 4, 2013. The cause - international travel. Multiple delayed flights, an inability to find an alleged workout facility in the Frankfurt airport, and an eight hour time change all conspired to me missing the first day in 4 years and 4 days.

Since the streak ended, I've been mostly ok with it. For all of January I managed to maintain my training, running at least 6 days a week, and being satisfied with all that was accomplished. February has been a bit lackadaisical and I missed far more days than I care to admit. So I am refocusing in March, getting in some longer run and aiming for more quality runs. I don't plan to commit to another streak, at least for now, but I am aiming to get back to normal for the spring and summer.

Thank you to all who supported me and my crazy need to work my schedule around planned runs and last minutes miles. I will continue to post occasionally and am making an effort to keep a camera with me on future runs and do a better job of sharing.

C

My new favorite running commercial

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:59:00 +0000

Day 1160

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:43:00 +0000

Wow, its been awhile. just noticed that my runstreak mileage is 4999 miles. almost want to go run another mile just to get there.

14 days and 100 miles

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:29:00 +0000

Day 1109 - January 14, 2012

This is a first. I don't think I've ever gotten to 100 miles in the first 14 days of the month. 104 miles for 2012 already!

I should have listened

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:53:00 +0000

Ever have that feeling that your body is telling you today is not the day for a long run? I should have listened. I had a feeling I wasn't properly hydrated for today's run and after about 9 miles, I knew it. There was no way to shorten the run either. I had my wife drop me off at the Target shopping center and I was running a direct route home and I forgot to bring my cell phone. So, no short cuts, no bailing out and getting a ride back. I was able to finish without cramping up, but the last couple of miles were really tough and way off pace. I hit the 17 mile mark and walked the last quarter home.

Probably was bit more than I should have attempted given that today's run puts me at 54 miles for the first week of the year. Too big a jump.

Day 1100

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:06:00 +0000

Funny. It seemed so impossible that I would get to 1000, now the 1100 mark is like - eh, no big deal.

Glad I've kept it going and been able to stay healthy.

Good start for 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:36:00 +0000

Day 1096 - January 1, 2012

Felt strong today and had great weather for a January long run. 15 miles in just under 2 hours.

Year 3 Complete

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:15:00 +0000

Day 1095 - December 31, 2011
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Today I completed my 3rd consecutive year of running every day. I feel so blessed to have been able to accomplish this. Here are the totals to date:
Days - 365 (1095)
Miles - 1316.9 (4578.3)
Time - 178 hours, 13 minutes, 28 seconds (599 h, 19 min, 16 s)

Looking forward to a great 2012 - be sure to check out all my runs by following me on Twitter or over at Dailymile

Photo finish: Woman gives birth after running (and walking) marathon

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:59:00 +0000

Photo finish: Woman gives birth after running (and walking) marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Thanks Doug for the link.

Columbus Day

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:52:00 +0000

Day 1013 - October 10, 2011

the plan was a 10 mile trail run today. On my way to the trails, I decided to add some roads and would park a mile or so from the trail head and bump my mileage up to 12. I ended up parking farther away than I thought, and as I was running to the trails got the idea to extend the run out to 14.92 miles - you know, in honor of the more infamous Chris. Yes, I'm pretty sure that moves me up a few notches on the dork scale.

Anyway, the run ended up being exactly 14.92 miles and I finished in just under 2:13.

To make this even more ridiculous, I noticed on my Garmin that I had started the run at 10:10 am on October 10th.

I think I need to go back to work, I've got too much time on my hands this weekend.

Dancing with Snakes

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:26:00 +0000

Day 1012 - October 9, 2011

Did the snake dance today - you know the one where you realize you are about to step on a copperhead and somehow throw yourself to the side, manage to stay upright, and keep running. I think it was dead, but I didn't go back to check it out. Dog bites are bad enough- don't need to add venomous snakes to the list.

Sick and still running

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:35:00 +0000

Day 1011 - October 8, 2011

Kept the streak going today despite a nasty cold - the run was actually the best I felt all day.

Two more miles

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:32:00 +0000

Day 1002 - September 29, 2011

Just couple of miles - keeping the streak alive. On saturday I'm running the Warrior Dash - should be fun.

Goal - ACCOMPLISHED

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:48:00 +0000

DAY 1000 - September 27, 2011

It is kind of surreal to think that on January 1, 2009, I took the first step toward where I am today. I want to thank everyone who supported me along the way. My family who adjusted their schedules many times so I could have time to get in a run, my friends who joined me for many of the miles, and everyone who dropped me a comment or word of encouragement online.

For now, I'll continue to run everyday - probably until I forget to do it someday. It has become habit and as long as I continue to enjoy it - why not keep going.

For anyone who is curious, here are some of the statistics from the last 1000 days:

Total mile: 4253
Total time running: 554 hours, 14 minutes, 50 seconds (a little over 23 days)
Longest run: 3 hours 46 minutes; 26.2 miles
Shortest run: 6 minutes 59 seconds, 1 mile on treadmill
Earliest run: 4am
Latest run: 10:45pm
# of Running Shoes: 9 pair
# of races: 20
Best finish: 2nd overall, three times
Age group wins: 8
Fastest 5K: 18 minutes 45 seconds
Fastest 4 mile: 24 minutes 45 secondshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Fastest 10 mile: 1 hour 3 minutes 14 seconds
Fastest half marathon: 1 hour 24 minutes 54 seconds
Fastest marathon: 3 hours 11 minutes 32 seconds
Number of States run in: 5 (VA, PA, UT, FL, VT)
Number of Foreign Countries: 1 Mexico
# dog bites: 2
# angry drivers: 1

Days not getting in at least 1 mile: ZERO

Thanks again to everyone who has followed along. I'll continue to post here, but to follow my daily runs, check out CERUNS at Daily mile or on Twitter.

Day 999 - going to boston

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:26:00 +0000

Day 999 - September 26, 2011

Today was like Christmas eve. All the anticipation of tomorrow's big run...and an early gift. Today I received confirmation that my 2012 Boston marathon registration was accepted. I can't believe it. What an awesome way to get to the 1000th day.

Today's run was out at Chris Greene Lake. 6.25 miles.

Pouring RAIN

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:22:00 +0000

Day 998 - September 25, 2011

Something different each day as I approach day 1000. Today was rain - and lots of it. While I waited for the wide to return and take over kid duty, I jumped on the treadmill and got in 2 miles. I figured I would then go out and run 4 outside, then come back and finish up on the treadmill. At the time, it was just a light drizzle and I figured I wouldn't get that wet. WRONG. It dumped on me. Once I was soaked, there was no reason to head back in for the mill, so I added on 4 miles and got in 10 today. Good stuff. 19 miles short of 1000 for the year.

Three days to 1000

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:46:00 +0000

Day 997 - September 24, 2011

Today was a treadmill day to get the run in - may try and go back out later, but not going to hold my breath on that one. Still have a shot at 1000 miles for the year by Tuesday, but I'll have to commit to a long run.

Good News!

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:41:00 +0000

Day 996 - September 23, 2011

Dr. says I don't need the rabies vaccine unless the dog becomes symptomatic. Keeping fingers crossed.

Ran a very careful 4 miles tonight! Looking for self defense options for future runs...anyone have ideas?

5 days to go

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:44:00 +0000

Day 995 - September 22, 2011

Ran four miles with friends tonight. Didn't want to run alone after yesterday. Learned today that the dog's shots are out of date. This sucks.

I'm starting to hate dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:17:00 +0000

Day 994 - September 21, 2011

I can't believe I got attacked again. Tonight it was a large (100+ pound) pit bull. Came running out of no where and nailed me on the left leg. I thought this one was going to end very badly. Fortunately, it let go quickly. It started to come back, and I thought I was done. I braced myself for the attack and it backed down. Neighbors from all the houses came out from all the yelling and the dog ran off.

I can't even imagine if I had been a kid. That dog would have killed them. I don't understand why anyone would keep an aggressive dog.

6 Days to go. :(

One week to go

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:40:00 +0000

Day 993 - September 20, 2011

The final week is here! Today was three miles on the treadmill. The goal is to completely over do it and see if I can get to 1000 miles for the year on the day I get to 1000 days. I need 42 miles :) Totally in reach!

Day 990 - What!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:43:00 +0000

September 17, 2011 - Day 990

Ten days to go.....this is unbelievable to me. 1000 days is about to become a reality.

Tonight was a very cool fall evening. Humidity was down and despite being very tired from a busy Saturday, I felt pretty good. The deer were out taking advantage of the cool night as well. We had 7 doe in the back yard as I was getting ready to go. I then saw three more buck during the run....something I would have missed if I had not been out there logging another day.

I have to say that the run streak is getting pretty cool being this close to 1000. Looking forward to the next 10 days.

Congratulations Perry

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:46:00 +0000

August 14, 2011

If you get a chance today, head over to Just your Average Joggler where Perry will be celebrating his 1000th consecutive day of joggling. Congrats Perry - well done.

I will not limp to the finish

noreply@blogger.com (Chris) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 02:21:00 +0000

Day 942 - July 31, 2011

I'm really disappointed with my running lately. I have failed to reach 100 miles in each of the last three months and I am progressively getting slower - at least 30 seconds a mile worse than this point last year. I'm also at least 15 pounds heavier than I want to be. It is time for a change. Limping through the last 58 days until I reach 1000 is not acceptable.

So, that will be my motivation. Tomorrow, on August 1, I post the before photo. Then I'm going to bust my ass for the next 58 days and see where I get. On September 27, I'll post the after. In August, I plan to log at least 125 miles and drop 10 pounds. Let's see if I can get this thing back on track.