Only 1400 kms. 875 miles specifically. That’s where I ended 2006 with my running program. My goal was to run 1000 miles by Dec. 31, 2006 but it didn’t happen. Why? Lots of reason. Read the full story.

Only 1400 kms. 875 miles specifically. That’s where I ended 2006 with my running program. My goal was to run 1000 miles by Dec. 31, 2006 but it didn’t happen. Why? Well, lots of reasons but the main reason I can say is that I fell off the running wagon when other things in my life became more important to me. It started in late summer when I took my son to a hockey school where we camped at. While he was busy skating for hours each day, my little son and I played at the beach. Fun yes, but I only got in a few days of running once my wife joined us. That was the slippery slope to less running. As that week was ending I managed to pick up a consulting gig at a very large international oil company. While I was only about 7 or so blocks away from a good running track and the Bow River running paths, the demands of the consulting contract had me at the client’s office most mornings by 7:00 AM. I went running sporadically during the term of the agreement (which ended mid-December) and the result was falling way short of my running goal. I let work and life get in the way of my challenge. Add coaching soccer, watching soccer, coaching hockey several nights a week and my energy for running seriously wained.

Well, thank God 2006 is over! I’m back to reclaiming my goal of achieving running 1000 miles by year end. It’s started slow as conveniently once my consulting contract ended and I had a chance to regroup, spending 2 ice times a day in hockey rinks during the holidays gave me a viral infection that I’m just starting to get rid of. So, I’ve only run 17 miles so far but I’m determined to break through the 1000 mile barrier. Of course, I need to saddle up with some new runners as the ones I’m using have exhausted their usefulness. Anyway I’m very committed to beating this goal and will be running most days now to get a good headstart on the mileage meter.

Oh yah, I’m exploring another consulting gig - this time in Denver - hopefully I won’t let that deal effect my running schedule.