I wrapped up December with a respectable 77.9 miles—a huge contrast to the 2 miles I ran in December of 2024, the zero I ran in December of 2023, and even the 38 miles I managed in December of 2022. The data is pretty clear: Decembers are historically rough for me. Still, despite that pattern, I hung in there.
Those December miles were just enough to push me past my big goal for the year. I finished 2025 with 1,007.32 miles, which is more than I ran in 2023 and 2024 combined. That fact alone makes the year feel like a real turning point.
January hasn’t exactly been a fireworks show either—but again, I’m still showing up. Five runs in the first eight days, totaling 18.38 miles. Not spectacular, but consistent. And consistency is doing the heavy lifting right now.
I did gain some weight over the holidays, which is discouraging—but not surprising. Short, cold days mean less incidental movement, more hunger, and an endless supply of holiday junk food. Not a great combination, just the reality I’m working through.
As for 2026, the main goal is simple: beat last year’s 1,007 miles. I’m a little off pace so far, but still well ahead of where I was this time last January. Ideally, I’ll aim for—and often hit—100 miles per month. No guarantees, just steady work.
For now, the theme continues: not crushing it, not quitting—just hanging in there. And that’s been enough to get me this far... and come spring I hope that the fresh air and sunshine will kindle this fire and I can take it to the next level.
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