2021 Running Stats: 1468 km (912 m) – 149 workouts - 3 races (2 virtual):
I made the decision to run the 2 virtual races “abroad”: the Colorado Peaks Challenge to participate in team with other 3 friends from USA (team leader Jill) and the Edinburgh Parkrun because I ran this race for the first time in Scotland many years ago.
Days off for illness or injury: 65.
2021 was not a good running year for me. Too many stop due to health problems: the troubles began in March when I was not able to run for 45 days for an inguinal hernia removed by a surgical operation; in september I had problems with the piriformis; in october I felt during a workout and in november/december I was off 13 days for a bad catharral otitis and a severe sinusitis.
Running update.
This week I have run 4 times through challenging routes:
Monday: 10,5 km;
Wednesday: 13,4 km;
Friday: 10,6 km;
Today: 9,7 km.
Upcoming races: no races in the near future because most of the events are cancelled or postponed for the Covid pandemic. This is the situation around here:
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Around the city and at home:
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| How I carry supplements and key when I wear running outfits without pockets |
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| These latest days have been sunny: here a sunset from the waterfront |
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| Mural in the downtown |
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| Nativity scene with cat |
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| My grandson Gabriele receives his white/yellow belt HAPPY NEW YEAR |
Good morning: I hope that 2022 will be a great year for you, free from illness or injury, and that you will be able to resume running in the way that you wish. Good luck with your training and with the races. Best wishes. David
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wishes and the beautiful words.
DeleteAll the best!
Beautiful sunset!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get back to running soon.
Thank you.
DeleteAnd today ... no sunset. The sky is cloudy and it's cold again.
Your grandson is so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou did great with your mileage this year despite all the time off, so well done.
I envy you your sun -- we don't get a whole lot of sun in Winter, which is part of why it's a difficult time for me. Someday we hope to move somewhere that gets more sun!
I am sure that races will come back after the Winter, and you'll be ready!
I hope to improve the mileage. At the moment I don't care of the pace because there are no races in the near future.
DeleteNo more sun here, today it's cloudy and cold and tomorrow .... rain!
Nice miles in spite of all the obstacles you had to overcome this year! As I get older (I have a big birthday this year), I am grateful for all that I CAN do. You're an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love that sun photo--we are currently buried in snow! Happy New Year!
A big birthday but you are and you look young; it's normal because you are a runner!
DeleteI am also grateful for all that I can do. More than one doctor said: "After this injury you must stop yourself now" but I am always here even if a lot slower and with a low mileage.
Wishing you a fantastic and healthy running year. Injuries and covid took their toll on you last year but you ran when you could. Stay positive and eventually the events will be rescheduled. It is cloudy and raining here today but we did have a break for about an hour and a rainbow appeared. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I don't mind if the event will not be rescheduled, I am afraid that we could come back to a total lockdown.
DeleteI hope you had the time to take a picture of the rainbow.
Happy New Year and please keep on sharing the photos of your beautiful Country.
I sure hope this year bring you much more health and less injury and more running. I have enjoyed getting to chat with you this past year! Happy new year
ReplyDeleteThank you for your interesting posts and your kind comments. It's a pleasure to have met you and other nice friends on the "blogsphere".
DeleteThese are impressive stats, especially considering you had 65 injury/ill days!
ReplyDeleteNice that things are now going better - you had a good running week! A happy new year indeed!
South Africa seemed to have emerged from the 4th wave without too much harm... I hope the same will be true for Italy.
In Italy we are in full emergency even if omicron is less harmful than delta.
DeleteIt's not easy to live with this pandemic around.
feliz año y animo te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteThank you. Happy New Year.
Deleteit looks like you are doing well...i bought my son a wrist wallet for christmas as he enjoys walking. it fits snugly and hold his phone and keys!! i got it at grommet.com!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds very useful. Thank you for the information.
DeleteThat´s a lot of running, yipeee. But... the Santa-Scene sure stole the show, thank you for the laugh!
ReplyDeleteShe, the black cat, is unpredictable, we find her on the table, in the wardrobes, on the Christmas tree, attached to the curtains .....
DeleteI wish you a wonderful 2022, Black Knight. May The Lord grant you great health so you can continue running.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos as always.
Thank you very much.
DeleteHappy New Year to you and family.
I hope 2022 is kinder to you healthwise and you can run more consistently. I don't think I'll ever run the miles I ran in 2020!
ReplyDeleteWhy not? If you don't care of the pace you can run more miles. Try......
DeleteAll the best.
You had some very impressive stats for 2021.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy and safe 2022!
Thank you but ..... I could do better....
DeleteHappy New Year!
That is so neat that you were able to be there to see your grandson get his belt! I also loved the gorgeous sunset photo you shared. Hang in there with the training and hopefully some running events will be possible very soon!
ReplyDeleteMy grandson is very proud of his accomplishment!
DeleteI would like to participate in some in person race but the most important thing is to avoid a total lockdown like in the past.
You had some good stats for 2021 considering your injuries and illness, Stefano. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAlso, congrats to your grandson Gabriele on earning his white/yellow belt.
Thank you. Let's hope in a better running new year.
DeleteMy grandson is very proud of his accomplishment!
Lovely pictures. The sunset one is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteKeep running, Black Knight!
Thank you. No sunsets on these days. Too cloudy.
DeleteIt's been such a joy getting to know you better this year! I love seeing all the beautiful pics of your area. Sorry for all the turmoil with your injuries and illness this past year, but onward! I hope 2022 brings you much joy and adventure ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think not many adventures because of the covid but I'l try to do my best.
DeleteAt the moment all the races on my list are cancelled or postponed. Maybe I will enter some virtual again.
The 14ers Peak race with the girls was fun (3 chick and a black knight- love it). We should try to find another to do. I just don't see a lot of those virtual races anymore.
ReplyDeleteCovid is so so sooo bad again here in the U.S. I don't foresee many races cancelled or postponed like they were in 2021, but I also don't see a lot of the older, smaller races coming back. Sad!
I love you photos, as always. The ocean is always a treasure to (land-locked) me; that mural is fabulous; kitty and the nativity scene always cracks me up; and nothing more precious than time with your grandson!
Happy New Year, BK!! Glad to be your good friend!
It was a pleasure to run the virtual Peak Race with you, Melissa and Mary. At the moment I don't see interesting virtual races too.
DeleteIn Italy the covid situation is also very bad and every day some races are cancelled or postponed.
Now I have 4 grandsons and every moment with them is priceless.
... and I am also glad to be your good friend!
aww... you did great job....
ReplyDeleteGood luck for upcoming race...
Have a wonderful day
Thank you. Unfortunately the upcoming races are cancelled.....
DeleteAll the best.
you have more times to prepare....
DeleteGood luck
Sounds like a fun virtual challenge. What a bummer the upcoming races are canceled due to COVID. I just read about yet another variant discovered in France. When will it end? That pic of Gabriele is precious! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, the Colorado Peaks Challenge was a fun virtual: I covered my part of the distance (213 m) in 31 workouts.
DeleteIn Italy the covid situation is worse every day. Let's hope in a better future.
Happy New Year.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds interesting running a race virtually. Love the pretty of the waterfront. Cute kitty and congrats to your grandson on his White/yellow belt. I hope you are well and able to race. Take care, enjoy your weekend!
Many runners during the pandemic, when the events were canceled, participated in virtual races.
DeleteThank you, my grandson is proud of his belt.
Have a good week end.