2012
So much yet so little happened! In the running field!
I started of 2012 with a running injury and ended it with 100+ miles in December.
It has taught me so much.
I borrowed this format from Beka. She had a pretty kick butt year!
Best race experience - Women's Half Marathon was by far the best from start to finish. I came into this race as ready as I was going to be. I was training hard for the NYC Marathon so my legs were nice and fresh. If I was going to PR, it was going to be this race. I went in with the intention to enjoy myself, which is exactly what I did. I didn't go in beating myself up if I didn't PR. The day before I did 9 mile, my IT Band hurt and so did my stomach. I managed to pull out a 9 minute PR from a half I did less than a month ago. I love the support out there, I was there with friends. I ran with a pacer for the last 5 miles which helped pull me along. I was on cloud 9 because I wasn't sure this was something I could pull off. I didn't tell anyone I had the goal of a 2:30 half. I was just going to go out there and have fun! I did and it paid off.
Best run - This is a toss of between the Color run, which I have yet to do a recap on or my 22 miles before before NY. The color run was amazing! I had so much fun. I was able to run it with my (blood) sister, sorority sisters, and friends! It was so laid back, had no expectations and smiling ear to ear after it *for about a week*.I don't remember too much about the 22 mile run, just that it hurt, I did it, and I knew I was ready for NY. I knew I had 4 more miles in me, I ran that 22 smart:)
Best new piece of gear - My compression gear! I have never ran or had these items before this year, and I love it!!!!
Best piece of running advice you received - Don't over do it! Or anything that comes out of my Coaches mouth. Maybe to stop whining?
Most inspirational runner - Oh this one is tough. I have this idea in my head to do an ode to my inspiration runners. These runners I met through blogging or have gotten closer with through blogging. They are ordinary people who totally rock my world! They are always so positive and motivating! I am happy I can call them IRL friends :)Meghan, Tori, Beka, Kat
They show me that anything is possible.
Best piece of running advice you received - Don't over do it! Or anything that comes out of my Coaches mouth. Maybe to stop whining?
Most inspirational runner - Oh this one is tough. I have this idea in my head to do an ode to my inspiration runners. These runners I met through blogging or have gotten closer with through blogging. They are ordinary people who totally rock my world! They are always so positive and motivating! I am happy I can call them IRL friends :)Meghan, Tori, Beka, Kat
They show me that anything is possible.
If you could sum up your year in a couple of words, what would they be? Overwhelming, Amazing, Educational
To recap the races I ran this year:
To recap the races I ran this year:
Feb: Rock N Roll St. Pete- injured
August: Run for the fallen 10k
September: Tower of terror 10 miler
October: Halloween Halfathon
November: Womens Half Marathon
Turkey Trot 10 miles
December: Color Run
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| Not cute, but first run with the TEAM for Goofy! |
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| 30 pounds of ice for after 22 miles! |
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| 13.1 mils for Sandy Hook |
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| Before the NYC Marathon was cancelled |
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| Halloween Halfathon- best race pic ever, with Brandi! We will be famous one day for this picture |
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| Sisters first 5k |
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| Tower of Terror 10 miler |
How was your 2012?
