It’s only been a year!

[SkiMonday]

Yesterday, Strava reminded me that it was the anniversary of my first marathon distance run. Somehow, it feels like it’s been more than a year.

A kind of runniversary I suppose.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

And look how much you’ve packed in SM 👏 Congratulations!

[Cmoi Marathon]

Congratulations on your first, uh, maraversary SkiMonday ! Not surprised it seems longer; you've certainly had a busy 12 months since!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks Cmoi

I guess that “maraversary” is the term!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

I wonder how many miles you’ve clocked up in that time SM? Amazing runner! 💥💥💥

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky!

You set me thinking! It's a bit tricky getting mileage for the last 12 months but I can see that I've run about 430 miles this year so far. Assuming I carry on at the same average, that's about 1200 miles for the year.

I don't often check, but I do know there's at least one month where I've run further than I've driven.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

I’m sure Strava could give you your monthly totals! 😀👏

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

OK, using VeloViewer and Excel gives a total of 1156 miles for the year (that includes last Saturday's run so technically a year and a day, taking off the 14 or so miles for that gives 1142 miles for the year!)

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Jeepers SM! That’s some mileage! I can manage 100k ….

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

That looks very low. Looking at your Strava graph for the last couple of months shows an average of 18k per week giving an annual running distance of 900k.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

It's a mixed bag Strava throwing up old runs. It can be fantastic to see how far you've come but it can also be disheartening if you're doing less now 🙈.

Happy runniversay regardless! I hope the next 12 months are as rewarding 👍🏻😁

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks JoJo, and good point!

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Totally agree re old runs on Strava GoGo_JoJo ! Hate this trend for social media algorithms to impose "memories" on users - if they're good, I don't need reminding; if not, I certainly don't want them forced upon me.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Happy maraversary - and what a year it's been. You must be so chuffed!!!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda.

Yea, I’m pleased with how it’s worked out.

Think it’s time for some consolidation now so that I can keep going!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

I think you've squeezed more into this year than many have in the last 10 years! Congratulations!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker. I'm trying to keep a balance between staying active without overdoing it.