Running, Crossfit and 2016 summed up

Since I started out running nearly four years ago 2016 was the worse year for me mileage and injury wise. The year seemed like it would be a good one this time last year but an ankle injury at the start of April and recurring shinsplints towards the end of year made it far from a good running year...
That's not to say I  haven't had good runs but I haven't run as much as I would have wanted to. The biggest run of the year was the Run Killarney half marathon, which I was just happy to finish ...

Finish line photos...

Many runs many selfies...

Every year I do I a running sum up...

Total miles ran:- 384 miles
Highest mileage month :- June
Lowest mileage month:- April and October were months of basically no running
Pace :- Overall consistent although faltering  at the end of year

Runs done

JAN - Beaufort 10K
FEB-  Clonakilty 10K
           Tralee 10 miles
MAR- Maurice Collins 4 miles
JULY- Run Killarney Half Marathon
SEPT - VHI Lust for Life Cork Airport 5K

2016 saw me competing in my first Crossfit Open. I really enjoyed it I could have done better but hope to do better this year. 50 days to go... Over the the year I increased my rep max in a number of movements, but gymnastics and overhead movements are not my strong suits they cause me the most mental anguish.. I was lucky to be able to go to the Meridian Regionals in Madrid which was a great experience to see top athletes in action I also got to meet some Crossfit Legends. This is going to be exciting for us Crossfitters who don't aim for a spot at the games as I think the move to Madison Wisconsin will allow Dave Castro to change what we know about the games looking forward to watching it,  there will be some sleep deprived Summer nights (time difference is a killer on the sleep)...

I set some goals in October which I aim to work towards over the next year see the setting goals post.

As I say every year in January #BRINGITON