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BeadsGraduate
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That's it! I hit my December target a week ago and my legs have finally rebelled, they're saying NO MORE RUNNING!!!! So It's with sadness that I am saying I agree with them, no more running for me this year. My shoes have had their final tumble round the washing machine (putting 'stiff with mud' shoes on is not nice) and have been hung up to dry. :(

December stats:

Running: 186k

Walking: 88k (that's 'organised' walks, mainly with map and compass, doesn't include to work and back or round the shops or that sort of thing, we finally got to Brighton and my new walking boots gave up the ghost!)

Total for the year:

Running: 1520.95k!!!!

Walking: 678.51k

Bike rides: 384K

Now who's going to join me next year to smash this year's record? :D

Starting tomorrow? (head permitting)

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danzargoGraduate

BLOODY HELL!!!! That's amazing. What interesting statistics - 1 1/2 thousand kilometres????? Well done Beads!

H.N.Y for 2014

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Rockette

Wow !!!! Well done beads

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flossieflyblowGraduate

I bow down to you! (In a grovelling, ever so 'umble, sort of way).

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nextjennGraduate

Oh my goodness - the stats!! I have some work to do!! Happy new year!

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SarumaGraduate

One word - WOW!! X

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runningnotwalkingGraduate

That's very impressive Beads. Only started recording runs in July this year but if I took my monthly average as a guide it would still only be 880km for the year. You must be running in your sleep ! Well done and very inspiring :)

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sfb350Graduate

Wow ! Well done :-)

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OldNedGraduate

Holey Moley, Kiddo, that's going some. Big Respect indeed. I thought I was being ambitious setting a 1000K target for next year but you've already wiped the floor with it!!!! You certainly deserve a rest. Happy New Year; I look forward to trailing pathetically in your wake next year ;)

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PamJKGraduate

Way to go Beads! You had me worried for a minute there. Here's to 2014. Cheers and good running!

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IannodaTruffeMentor

I should think your shoes needed a rest. Very impressive. Good luck with next year.

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BeadsGraduate

Thank you all!

Started 2014's effort today, we shall have to see how far I get!

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BurstcouchGraduate

My record for 2013 is 2066km of walking and running. I am proud of that.

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BeadsGraduate in reply to Burstcouch

And rightly so! That's 2066 very good reasons to be proud.

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