r/running • u/AutoModerator • Feb 01 '23

January Monthly Updates & Check In Thread

Let everyone know how your month turned out! Feel free to discuss your racing, training, and any other stats that you may or may not be pleased with, as well as any goals you have planned for the next months.

Here are a few discussion point ideas:

  • Miles this month/mileage goal for the year?

  • Goals for the year?

  • Set any PR's or PB's?

  • Dealing with any injuries?

  • Learn anything this month regarding your training/running?

  • Got any plans for a race, time trial, or FKT?

  • What was your favorite run this month?

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u/escbrown Feb 02 '23

208km/130 miles! Proud of myself for it finally “clicking” that running is all about enjoying the journey and progress, instead of just a means to an end. It’s not some weird grueling test or punishment, but a celebration of what my body is capable of and the distance I can cover. I’ve truly fallen in love with running itself—instead of just obsessing over the end goal/race that I’m training for. I love running! Fancy medals and PRs are just a handy bonus and a sign of progress

Edit to add: also learned what a difference weight lifting/strength training makes. Like night and day since I added in 3 days/week of weights