This question has already been addressed earlier in the thread, but I'm still confused with the answer.

I obtained Elite status on August 31st, 2015 and it's good until August 31st, 2017. Currently, I have 24,923 status miles. Which of these is a better option:

1. Do a mileage run in the next two weeks to pass the 25,000 mile mark.
2. Wait and get the 12,000 miles needed to renew my status during the next year.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.