December 29th, 2012 6:42 AM by Eric Fang
I started running Summer of 2011. And I run mostof the year 2012.
For the year of 2012, I completed 5 races.3 10km, and 2 half Marathons. For each week,I ran about 20 to 30 miles. Since I did notkeep a running log, I think I ran about 1250 miles for the whole year.
The main purpose for my running was not to run fast, or take participate in theraces. The reason was very simple, to lose weight.I reached my goal of 180lbs. I lost about 15 lbsfor the whole year.
For the year of 2013, I will do the following:1)Run slowly. The main reason is that you can loseweight by running slowly(not fast).
2)Keep a running log. Plan to complete 1450 milesfor the whole year.
3)Lose another 10 to 15 lbs. My ideal goal would be 165 lbs.
4)Will complete the following races:1 10k Race4-5 Half Marathon.1 Marathon.
One lesson I learnt this was that I would get injury if I run too fast. So if I run Marathonthis year, I would set up my goal of 5 hours
Staying heathy and running was my biggest investmentfor the year of 2012.