Well in simple terms it means 6 a day, 39 per week or the equivalent of 168 per month. That’s miles, 2,014 miles to be run throughout 2014!!!
To put into context 2,014 miles equals either more than 600 park runs, 75+ marathons, 150+ half marathons or 40 Lakeland 50 Ultras!!!
The beginning of my year has been dealt a rather large blow given I can no longer compete at the Montane Spine Challenger 108 mile challenge due to work commitments.
I have various events already lined up or penciled in the calendar which include the Great Lakes 3 Day Event, Woldsman, the Fellsman perhaps and of course the Montane Lakeland 50 in July as my ‘A’ race of the year followed by The Grand Tour of Skiddaw closing the year out as this year with The Tour De Helvellyn!!
I’m signed up to #Jantastic so can track early progress there and will also be posting on my Garmin Connect account!
There are some simple rules to follow and all need to be recorded so Garmin chargers at the ready. Otherwise they are as follows:
- Putting on my running gear on and running first thing on a Saturday morning for one mile or more = a run
- Running to catch a bus on my way home = not a run
- Running to and from work, separated by a day in the office = two runs
- Running to the cafe, enjoying a brew for 10 minutes, running home = one run
- And of course, only runs allowed so no cycling, swimming, hikes or strolls into town!
So with all that in mind and some large events lined up you’d think running 3 half marathons a week quite easy, well lets find out shall we!
Andy
I’ve had a bash at 2013 in 2013 this year but picked up an injury in September that cost me a months training and then had to start building again afterwards. Staying injury free is the key – apart from that I think it’s very achievable and I’ll be having another go next year.
its a challenge right enough Dan! Injury free is the way forward and likely a lot of miles whilst others are sleeping.
I’ll wish you good luck for the rest of the year and completing your challenge…… ; )
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Good luck Andy, that’s a Big Ask. Don’t think I could do it, it would mean quitting cycling and swimming and I would hate it ….. excellent training though and I hope it works for you 🙂
A big ask indeed Martyn but ultras will help and not having cycling or swimming to get in the way makes it, er, easier!
Looking at this years mileage its an even bigger ask!
Did it in 2012 as a personal Charity challenge. At that time I’d only started running in 2011. Thought 6 mile was epic, then they just got longer (and easier) as the longer runs meant less small ones. I’d miss a lot then had to catch up, but always kept up an ‘average’. Best training ever, and some of the best moments…starting at 6am for a 10 in the sparkling frost and full moon, then another 10 when I got home. Worked up to 12 mile to work, then back a couple of times per week, then longer ones at the weekend. A few Ultra’s thrown in helped.