2023 was an okay year for my running. Not great, not bad. Certainly not as good as last year. At least I did finish the Free Ultra Trifecta (Riddle Run + Backyard Ultra + Winter Solstice). It started in December 2022 with the Winter Solstice 30 miler and finished with the July 2023 Backyard Ultra (28.8 miles, 7 loops). In between was the January Riddle Run 28 miler. Nice accomplishment--and the only buffalo runner to do it! Otherwise, not that many highlights to report. I did run a 6:07 mile. Pretty fast for a 57-year old. Guess a fast mile and a couple of ultras is a reasonable year for an aging ultra runner. Next year will be better. Those new goals will be posted soon. And a look back at whether I achieved my 2023 goals will be reported.
Here is a comparison of 2023 vs 2022:
| 2022 | 2023 |
| Run Activities | 295 | 260 |
| Total Distance | 1,303.22 mi | 1,253 mi |
| Average Distance | 4.42 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Max Distance | 29.21 mi | 28.8 mi |
| Total Activity Time | 226:18 h:m | 212:12 h:m |
| Avg Run Time | 46:02 m:s | 48:58 m:s |
| Total Elev Gain | 60,570 ft | 37,967 ft |
| Average Pace | 10:25 /mi | 10:08 /mi |
| Average Heart Rate | 127 bpm | 127 bpm |
| Longest run break | 7 days | 7 days |
| Longest run streak | 44 days | 17 days |
Less runs, but slightly longer and faster than the previous year. Weird that the average heart rate was exactly the same (127 bpm). Also odd that my longest break from running was the same as 2022 (7 days). Doubt I could repeat those two stats again. Rather disappointed that my elevation gain was so low. Guess I spent too much time on local trails and bike path instead of heading out to Clinton Lake, Allerton, and other hillier trails. Next year will be different!
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