1000 miles and counting in 2012

Around Linacre Res (10.09m) by richg76 at Garmin Connect - Details

Gradual increase in training over the last 18 months - so this run means I've run >1000 miles this year (131hours+ of running) so far.

The distances I'm running have definitely increased, with personal bests this year at half-marathon (1h:24m) and marathon (3h:07m).

Really enjoying running again now after a month's hiatus following London marathon in April and today's run was no exception.  Autumn really showing its true colours today; red and orange leaves covering the paths, with gusts of wind blowing adding to the golden piles.

Winter not yet showing its face but probably not far away; whilst this means more running in darkness, it also means a different running experience.  Running in the cold is fabulous, especially on crisp, bright mornings or through light snow.  Even at night, when the pavements sparkle with frost and the cold air curses through your lungs, runs are exhilarating.

So here's to the rest of 2012 and more runs on their way!