12/25/2023 through 12/31/2023

M, 12/25/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 23:09 (11:38).
T, 12/26/2023: 4.9 miles, including 8 x 0.25 (1:40, 1:41, 1:38, 1:39, 1:36, 1:36, 1:35, 1:37). (Red shoes.)

F, 12/29/2023: 10.0 miles in 89:16 (45:35).
Su, 12/31/2023: 2.75 miles, Running Up That Hill.
Total for week: 22.75 miles.

Total for year: 1,142.2 miles.
Blue shoes at 43.45 miles.

12/18/2023 through 12/24/2023

M, 12/18/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route. (Red shoes.)
W, 12/20/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
Sa, 12/23/2023: 7.8 miles, South Route. Wildlife spotted includes beaver and coyote. (Red shoes.)
Total for week: 18.5 miles.
Shoes now blue unless otherwise noted.

12/11/2023 through 12/17/2023

M, 12/11/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 24:28 (12:20-ish).
T, 12/12/2023: 4.7 miles, Neighborhood Route A.
F, 12/15/2023: 9.1 miles, including final 3.0 miles in 24:54 (final mile in 7:56).
Su, 12/17/2023: 2.75 miles, Running Up That Hill.

Total for week: 21.65 miles.

Year to date: 1,100.95 miles.
Red shoes at 452.9 miles.
Blue shoes at 12.0 miles.

12/4/2023 through 12/10/2023

M, 12/4/2023: 4.3 miles, including 4 x 0.25 (1:39, 1:41, 1:39, 1:36).
T, 12/5/2023: 5.8 miles, South Route.
Sa, 12/9/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
Total for week: 21.1 miles.

11/27/2023 through 12/3/2023

T, 11/28/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 24:33 (12:30).
W, 11/29/2023: 5.2 miles, Neighborhood Route B.
R, 11/30/2023: 7.8 miles, South Route, in 66:46 (34:28).
Su, 12/3/2023: 2.8 miles, The Gate Was Closed.
Total for week: 20.9 miles.

11/20/2023 through 11/26/2023

M, 11/20/2023: 4.3 miles, including 4 x 0.25 (1:40, 1:40, 1:42, 1:38).
W, 11/22/2023: 10.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
F, 11/24/2023: 5.8 miles on the Des Plaines River Trail.
Su, 11/26/2023: 2.75 miles, Running Up That Hill.
Total for week: 22.85 miles.

11/13/2023 through 11/19/2023

T, 11/14/2023: 6.1 miles, including 4.0 miles in 32:51 (16:18).
W, 11/15/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
F, 11/17/2023: 7.8 miles, South Route. Final 3.0 miles with effort.
Su, 11/19/2023: 2.75 miles, Running Up That Hill.
Total for week: 21.55 miles.

11/6/2023 through 11/12/2023

T, 11/7/2023: 5.65 miles in Irvington.
R, 11/9/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 24:31 (12:13).
Sa, 11/11/2023: 10.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle, including final 5.0 in 42:23 (8:41, 17:12, 25:42, 34:12).
Su, 11/12/2023: 2.75 miles, Running Up That Hill.
Total for week: 23.5 miles.

10/30/2023 through 11/5/2023

M, 10/30/2023: 4.6 miles, including 4 x 800 (3:53, 3:41, 3:43, 3:40).
W, 11/1/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
F, 11/3/2023: 7.85 miles, South Route.
Su, 11/5/2023: 2.75 miles, Running Up That Hill.
Total for week: 21.0 miles.

10/23/2023 through 10/29/2023

M, 10/23/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 24:29 (12:06).
W, 10/25/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Sa, 10/28/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
Su, 10/29/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 737 vertical feet).

Total for week: 22.2 miles.

Year to date: 948.4 miles.
Red shoes at 300.35 miles.
Blue shoes at 12 miles.

10/16/2023 through 10/22/2023

M, 10/16/2023: 4.3 miles, including 4 x 0.25 (1:40, 1:37, 1:38, 1:35).
W, 10/18/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route.
R, 10/19/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route. Power red blood donation later in the day.
Su, 10/22/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 374 vertical feet).
Total for week: 19.8 miles.

10/9/2023 through 10/15/2023

M, 10/9/2023: 6.1 miles, including 4.0 miles in 31:20 (15:51).
T, 10/10/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Sa, 10/14/2023: 12.0 miles, Run the Monon, in approximately 1:51:00.
Su, 10/15/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 272 vertical feet).
Total for week: 24.2 miles.

10/2/2023 through 10/8/2023

M, 10/2/2023: 4.6 miles, including 4 x 0.5 (3:27, 3:24, 3:23, 3:23).
W, 10/4/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
F, 10/6/2023: 10.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
Su, 10/8/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 378 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.0 miles.

9/25/2023 through 10/1/2023

M, 9/25/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 22:53 (11:37).
T, 9/26/2023: 5.4 miles, Neighborhood Route C.
Sa, 9/30/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route, in 75:53 (38:20).
Su, 10/1/1023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 737 vertical feet).
Total for week: 20.8 miles.

9/18/2023 through 9/24/2023

M, 9/18/2023: 4.3 miles, including 6 x 0.25 (1:41, 1:39, 1:37, 1:37, 1:37, 1:33).
W, 9/20/2023: 12.0 Monon Miles.
F, 9/22/2023: 5.9 miles, Lake Route (extra loop).
Total for week: 22.2 miles.

9/11/2023 through 9/17/2023

M, 9/11/2023: 6.1 miles, including 4.0 miles in 31:26 (15:42).
T, 9/12/2023: 4.7 miles, Neighborhood Route.
Sa, 9/16/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route.
Su, 9/17/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 763 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.1 miles.

9/4/2023 through 9/10/2023

M, 9/4/2023: 4.6 miles, including 4 x 0.5 (3:36, 3:27, 3:27, 3:30).
W, 9/6/2023: 5.35 miles at Fort Ben.
F, 9/8/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle. Final 6.0 miles in 53:00 (18:28, 36:00).
Su, 9/10/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 380 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.55 miles.

8/28/2023 through 9/3/2023

M, 8/28/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 22:59 (11:40).
W, 8/30/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route.
Sa, 9/2/2023: 6.8 miles, Bridge Route.
Su, 9/3/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 743 vertical feet).
Total for week: 22.2 miles.

8/21/2023 through 8/27/2023

M, 8/21/2023: 4.3 miles, including 4 x 0.25 (1:39, 1:37, 1:34, 1:34).
W, 8/23/2023: 12.0 Monon Miles.
F, 8/25/2023: 5.2 miles, Neighborhood Route.
Su, 8/27/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 380 vertical feet).
Total for week: 22.1 miles.

8/14/2023 through 8/20/2023

T, 8/15/2023: 6.1 miles, including 4.0 miles in 31:17 (15:38).
W, 8/16/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Sa, 8/19/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route, in 77:19 (39:25).

Su, 8/20/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 737 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.3 miles.

8/7/2023 through 8/13/2023

M, 8/7/2023: 4.6 miles, including 4 x 0.5 (3:36, 3:31, 3:30, 3:27).
W, 8/9/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
F, 8/11/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
Su, 8/13/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 393 vertical feet).
Total for week: 22.0 miles.

7/31/2023 through 8/6/2023

M, 7/31/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 23:08 (11:39).
W, 8/2/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Sa, 8/5/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route.
Su, 8/6/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 743 vertical feet).
Total for week: 20.3 miles.

7/24/2023 through 7/30/2023

M, 7/24/2023: 4.3 miles, including 5 x 0.25 (1:38, 1:41, 1:37, 1:36, 1:36).
W, 7/26/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
F, 7/28/2023: 10.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle. Includes miles 5-9 in 38:33 (19:15). 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Su, 7/30/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 379 vertical feet).
Total for week: 20.7 miles.

7/17/2023 through 7/23/2023

T, 7/18/2023: 6.1 miles, including 4.0 miles in 31:47 (11:25).
R, 7/20/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Sa, 7/22/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route.
Su, 7/23/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 746 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.3 miles.

Year to date: 647.05 miles.

Blue shoes retired after 303 miles.

Red shoes become outdoor shoes with 11.0 miles.

7/10/2023 through 7/16/2023

T, 7/11/2023: 4.6 miles, including 4 x 0.5 (3:34, 3:28, 3:27, 3:25).
W, 7/12/2023: 4.65 miles, Neighborhood Route.
F, 7/14/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
Su, 7/16/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 377 vertical feet).
Total for week: 20.85 miles.

7/3/2023 through 7/9/2023

T, 7/4/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 23:33 (11:37).
W, 7/5/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
Sa, 7/8/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route, including first 6.1 miles in 51:06 (2.4-19:49, 3.0-24:49, 4.55-38:10) and final mile in 7:31.
Su, 7/9/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 752 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.2 miles.

6/26/2023 through 7/2/2023

M, 6/26/2023: 4.3 miles, including 4 x 0.25 with effort.
W, 6/28/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
F, 6/30/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
Su, 7/2/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 378 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.7 miles.

6/19/2023 through 6/25/2023

M, 6/19/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 22:33 (11:24). Power red blood donation later in the day.
W, 6/21/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Sa, 6/24/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route.
Su, 6/25/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 731 vertical feet).
Total for week: 20.3 miles.

6/12/2023 through 6/18/2023

M, 6/12/2023: 4.6 miles, including 4 x 0.5 (3:28, 3:29, 3:25, 3:21).
W, 6/14/2023: 4.25 miles, Gatlinburg Trail.
Sa, 6/17/2023: 10.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle, including final 5.0 in 42:09 (8:31, 16:58, 25:16, ??:??).
Su, 6/18/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 378 vertical feet).
Total for week: 19.45 miles.

6/5/2023 through 6/11/2023

M, 6/5/2023: 6.1 miles, including 4.0 miles in 30:18 (15:18).
W, 6/7/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
Sa, 6/10/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route.
Su, 6/11/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 744 vertical feet).
Total for week: 22.2 miles.

5/29/2023 through 6/4/2023

M, 5/29/2023: 4.3 miles, including 4 x 0.25 (1:36, 1:39, 1:34, 1:34).
W, 5/31/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal Monon Triangle.
F, 6/2/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Su, 6/4/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 380 vertical feet).
Total for week: 20.8 miles.

5/22/2023 through 5/28/2023

M, 5/22/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 22:26 (11:27).
W, 5/24/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
Sa, 5/27.2023: 9.1 miles, South Route, including final 4.55 in 37:11 (1.55-12:47).
Su, 5/28/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 743 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.2 miles.

5/15/2023 through 5/21/2023

T, 5/16/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
R, 5/18/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Sa, 5/20/2023: 10.0 miles, Canal Monon Triangle.
Su, 5/21/2023: 0.6 treadmill miles (walking; 372 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.3 miles.

5/8/2023 through 5/14/2023

R, 5/11/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Sa, 5/13/2023: 6.8 miles, Bridge Route.
Total for week: 11.7 miles.

5/1/2023 through 5/7/2023

M, 5/1/2023: 4.3 miles, including 4 x 0.25 (1:38, 1:37, 1:37, 1:33). Old red rain shoes.
T, 5/2/2023: 0.8 treadmill miles (walking; 507 vertical feet).
W, 5/3/2023: 4.6 miles, including 2.5 miles in 18:44 (9:35).
Sa, 5/6/2023: 13.1 miles, 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in 1:46:58 (5K 24:34, 10K 49:53, 15K 1:15:23, 20K 1:41:39).
Total for week: 22.8 miles.

4/24/2023 through 4/30/2023

T, 4/25/2023: 4.6 miles, including 4 x 0.5 (3:24, 3:23, 3:20, 3:19).
W, 4/26/2023: 1.6 treadmill miles (walking; 1032 vertical feet).
R, 4/27/2023: 6.1 miles, including 4.0 miles in 30:12 (15:16).
Sa, 4/29/2023: 6.8 miles, Bridge Route.
Su, 4/30/2023: 1.2 treadmill miles (walking; 754 vertical feet).
Total for week: 20.3 miles.

4/17/2023 through 4/23/2023

M, 4/17/2023: 5.4 miles, including 3 x 1.0 (7:26, 7:14, 7:09). A bit breezy.
T, 4/18/2023: 2.0 treadmill miles (walking; 1228 vertical feet).
W, 4/19/2023: 10.1 miles, including 8.0 miles in 63:27 (16:04, 32:05, 48:07).
F, 4/21/2023: 12.0 miles, Canal Monon Triangle, including final 6.0 in 49:50 (17:04, 33:20).
Su, 4/23/2023: 1.0 treadmill miles (walking; 622 vertical feet).
Total for week: 30.5 miles.
Year to date: 381.95 miles.
Red shoes retired after 578 miles.

Blue shoes become outdoor shoes with 53.25 miles.

4/10/2023 through 4/16/2023

T, 4/11/2023: 4.3 miles, including 6 x 0.25 (1:38, 1:39, 1:36, 1:36, 1:34, 1:34).
W, 4/12/2023: 2.0 treadmill miles (walking; 1248 vertical feet).
R, 4/13/2023: 8.1 miles, including 6.0 miles in 47:01 (11:50, 23:32, 35:32).
Sa, 4/15/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route, in 74:20 (24:52, 37:48, 50:24).

Su, 4/16/2023: 1.5 treadmill miles (walking; 937 vertical feet).
Total for week: 25.0 miles.

Year to date: 351.45 miles.

Red shoes at 550.5 miles.

Blue shoes at 49.75 miles.

4/3/2023 through 4/9/2023

M, 4/3/2023: 4.65 miles, Neighborhood Route.
W, 4/5/2023: 10.1 miles, including 8.0 miles in 66:32 (16:18, 32:44, 50:00). 75 degrees. Owl and great blue heron. Wood ducks. Eye bugs.
R, 4/6/2023: 2.0 treadmill miles (walking; 1222 vertical feet).
F, 4/7/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
Su, 4/9/2023: 1.0 treadmill miles (walking; 619 vertical feet).
Total for week: 28.75 miles.

3/27/2023 through 4/2/2023

T, 3/28/2023: 5.4 miles, including 3 x 1.0 (7:03, 7:06, 7:07).
W, 3/29/2023: 2.0 treadmill miles (walking; 1263 vertical feet).
R, 3/30/2023: 6.1 miles, including 4.0 miles in 30:18 (15:10). Beaver family--one large and three small together.
Sa, 4/1/2023: 9.1 miles in 74:55 (25:00, 38:20, 50:55?).
Su, 4/2/2023: 1.5 treadmill miles (walking; 930 vertical feet).
Total for week: 24.1 miles.

3/20/2023 through 3/26/2023

M, 3/20/2023: 4.3 miles, including 6 x 0.25 (1:40, 1:41, 1:35, 1:38, 1:34, 1:33).
W, 3/22/2023: 8.1 miles, including 6.0 miles in 46:14 (11:33, 23:02, 34:46).
R, 3/23/2023: 2.0 treadmill miles (walking; 1224 vertical feet).
F, 3/24/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal Monon Triangle, including final 6.0 miles in 49:10 (16:40, 33:32. Final 2.0 miles includes about 30 seconds total stopped at College and Meridian).
Su, 3/26/2023: 1.0 treadmill miles (walking; 643 vertical feet).

Total for week: 26.4 miles.

3/13/2023 through 3/19/2023

M, 3/13/2023: 5.4 miles, including 3 x 1.0 (7:21, 7:21, 7:13).
W, 3/15/2023: 6.2 miles, including 5.0 miles in 38:21 (15:10, 18:57, 22:40).
R, 3/16/2023: 2.0 treadmill miles (walking; 1277 vertical feet).
Sa, 3/18/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route, in 77:46 (26:15, 39:40, 53:00). Ankle sprain/rock/kick?
Su, 3/19/2023: 1.5 treadmill miles (walking; 933 vertical feet).
Total for week: 24.2 miles.

3/6/2023 through 3/12/2023

M, 3/6/2023: 5.1 miles, including 5 x 0.5 (3:29, 3:27, 3:27, 3:24, 3:25).
W, 3/8/2023: 6.1 miles, including 4.0 miles in 30:47 (15:22).

R, 3/9/2022: 2.0 treadmill miles (walking; 1282 vertical feet).
F, 3/10/2022: 11.0 miles, Canal Monon Triangle, including last 6.0 in 52:44 (18:02, 35:06). West wind at 17 mph.
Su, 3/12/2023: 1.0 treadmill miles (walking; 620 vertical feet).
Total for week: 25.2 miles.

2/26/2023 through 3/5/2023

Su, 2/26/2023: 4.3 miles, including 6 x 0.25 (1:39, 1:37, 1:40, 1:35, 1:38, 1:34).
M, 2/27/2023: 1.0 treadmill miles (walking; 639 vertical feet).
W, 3/1/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 22:30 (11:28).
R, 3/2/2023: 2.0 treadmill miles (walking; 1,244 vertical feet).
Sa, 3/4/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route, in 76:05 (38:18).
Su, 3/5/2023: 1.5 treadmill miles (walking; 926 vertical feet).
Total for week: 23.0 miles.

2/20/2023 through 2/25/2023

M, 2/20/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
W, 2/22/2023: 10.0 miles, Canal Monon Triangle.
F, 2/24/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Total for week: 20.7 miles.

2/13/2023 through 2/19/2023

M, 2/13/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
W, 2/15/2023: 5.1 miles, including 3.0 miles in 22:54 (11:35).
Sa, 2/18/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route (4.55 back in 37:44).
Su, 2/19/2023: 1.5 treadmill miles (walking; 955 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.5 miles.

2/6/2023 through 2/12/2023

M, 2/6/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
W, 2/8/2023: 4.65 miles, Neighborhood Route.
F, 2/10/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
Su, 2/11/2023: 1.0 treadmill miles (walking, over 600 vertical feet).
Total for week: 22.45 miles.

1/30/2023 through 2/5/2023

M, 1/30/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
W, 2/1/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
Sa, 2/4/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route, in 79:45 (41:15).
Su, 2/5/2023: 1.5 treadmill miles (walking; approximately 920 vertical feet).
Total for week: 21.3 miles.

1/23/2023 through 1/29/2023

T, 1/24/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
W, 1/25/2023: 4.65 miles, Neighborhood Route.
F, 1/27/2023: 11.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle. Minimum number of muskrat seen: 9. Hawks: 1.
Su, 1/29/2023: 1.0 treadmill miles (walking; over 600 vertical feet).
Total for week:  22.45 miles.

1/16/2023 through 1/22/2023

M, 1/16/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
T, 1/17/2023: 4.5 miles, Old River Delta Mills Hunter's Orchard.
F, 1/20/2023: 9.1 miles, South Route.
Su, 1/22/2023: 1.5 treadmill miles (walking; 930 vertical feet).
Total for week: 20.9 miles.

1/9/2023 through 1/15/2023

M, 1/9/2023: 4.9 miles, Lake Route.
W, 1/11/2023: 10.0 miles, Canal-Monon Triangle.
R, 1/12/2023: 4.65 miles, Neighborhood Route. Power Red blood donation later in the day.
Su, 1/15/2023: 1.0 treadmill miles (walking; 630 vertical feet).
Total for week: 20.55 miles.

1/1/2023 through 1/8/2023

Su, 1/1/2023: 1.0 treadmill miles (walking; 649 vertical feet).
M, 1/2/2023: 5.8 miles, Bridge Route.
W, 1/4/2023: 4.65 miles, Neighborhood Route.
Sa, 1/7/2023: 12.0 miles south in 1:49:51 (56:26).
Su, 1/8/2023: 1.5 treadmill miles (walking, 930 vertical feet).
Total for week: 24.95 miles.