02 January 2014

New Years

My #1 goal for 2014 is to stay healthy. I had a few down months in 2013 because of the Achilles. It's still not 100% (some say it will never be completely/100% healthy), but it feels strong - maybe 95%?- and I'm running with confidence. One thing I have learned to do (or that I'm going to try to do more of), is to take it slower and easier after big runs and races. For example: I will no longer race less than two weeks after a 100-mile race. That didn't work for me this past year.

With no big winter race plans this year, training has been relaxed. But I'm headed to Boston again in April! So January 1st was my start date to build-up for Boston. I'm hoping to stay healthy and run a PR (sub-2:55) or faster. If I'm healthy and the weather cooperates, I'm pretty confident I can sneak under 2:50.

I'm getting close to choosing my 2014 destination race. It's exciting. When we have our plane tickets purchased and I'm registered (registration open January 23), then I'll make an announcement.

Until then, enjoy a couple photos from one of my (and Sadie's) favorite local running destinations.








Keep running!

-Scott

7 comments:

  1. Alan1/2/14, 2:40 PM

    I certainly hope your far away race will materialize. And why don't you just run with the big boys (or girls) at Boston. That would guarantee a pr ;)

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    1. Scott McMurtrey1/2/14, 2:42 PM

      I'd certainly get a 100-yard dash PR, but then I'd be dead.

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  2. Adrienne Langelier, MA1/2/14, 5:24 PM

    Running smart. That's my big goal for the year too. Funny how your confidence increases when we know what we're doing is working. Happy New Year!

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  3. Melanie1/4/14, 7:50 PM

    I can't wait to hear where your destination race will be this year! And here's to a healthy 2014!

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    1. Scott McMurtrey1/6/14, 12:35 PM

      And I'm looking forward to see your return to the marathon this year. :)

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    2. Melanie2/5/14, 7:42 AM

      I'm looking forward to my return to the marathon also!

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