3,716 is the number of miles I have traveled on foot and bicycle in the last 3.5 years when I started endurance athletics. This distance is equivalent to a trip from Salt Lake City to Barbados or a cross country trip from New Hampshire to Oregon. I write about this today as the distances are equally split between running and cycling.
Running/Cycling has become, and will continue to be, a dominant part of my life for a variety of reasons. Not only health, but some of my favorite memories in the last few years have been associated with this passion. Trips to Africa, Rio de Janeiro and Rome wouldn't have happened. Further, the relationships I have created and then reinforced by pounding the pavement together are very important to me and have significantly improved my life. There are not many truly beneficial activities that isolate you from cell phones, TV and other distractions for a couple hours like running/cycling.
While, I have seen many more sunrises, idiot drivers, roadkill and hills than I sometimes would prefer, I never regret it afterward. A difficult statement to make about anything else.
When it comes down to a per day mileage, that 3,716 miles only turns out to be about 3 miles a day. A number that is obviously very manageable.
You just have to start and the addiction begins.
Special thanks to Katie B. and Tom P. for getting it all started.
Also to David Y., Mike F., Eli B., Stephanie J., Emily B., Jamie S., Brian H., Cole D, Venessa L. and then rest of you who have provided some motivation to get out there and do it.
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