September 2009 is the month when I stepped up my game to where it needs to be to really get serious about this running business. Drumroll please …. the results:
| September | August | % Change vs. Prior Month | |
| Days Run: | 20 | 18 | 11.1% |
| Trails | 12 | 13 | -7.7% |
| Asphalt | 8 | 5 | 60.0% |
| Total Miles: | 171.6 | 108.3 | 58.4% |
| Miles/week | 42.9 | 27.1 | 58.4% |
| Miles/days run | 8.6 | 6.0 | 42.6% |
I cannot expect a near 60% increase in total miles every month … not without injury. I’m still maintaining my 5-day a week running frequency. Building the foundation. As I get closer to events, I will increase that to 6 days … with more speed and hill work. For October and probably even November, I will keep emphasizing endurance and slowly integrate quicker pacing.
I dropped another 6 pounds this month (189 lbs. this morning) due principally to the increased mileage, which in turn is probably another reason why pace has improved. Without intending it, I am at sophomore year college weight … bizarre and amazing at the same time. If it makes me run faster and longer, I’ll take it.
I am setting a goal to find a running club / coach in November. Why not now? I want another month to build the base before I start running with others. I feel good with where I am headed, but want to replicate September to keep building confidence.
Bring on October!