—So, is it enough to just keep doing the same thing day in day out, year after year? There is comfort in routine. (Unless you are overcome with boredom.)
—In my experience, you need to be seeking constant improvement just to maintain your fitness.
—As you age, if you are satisfied with the same old route, the same old pace, you will gradually lose your edge. I am not suggesting that your goal should be winning races, but if you keep pushing yourself, incrementally, to run farther, faster, better, you will at least maintain. At a minimum, maintenance should be your goal. And I hope you can do even better.
—How about a New Year’s resolution? Resolution means Resolve. By this time next year try to be a better runner than you are today. Aspire! Resolve!