Ahh. The obligatory end of year post. This is the one where I tell you about all the wonderful running adventures that I had in 2012 even though I've already told you about them in previous posts. But don't worry, this will mostly be pictures.
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| 2012 bling! |
2012 Stats:
Total miles: I have absolutely no earthly idea and I'm far too lazy to count them all up.
Total races: 12 (6 marathons, 5 half marathons, and 1 5k)
New states: 7 (AL, KY, DE, IL, WV, MD, TX)
New Half Marathon PR: 1:56:30 (RnR NOLA)
New Marathon PR: 4:36:44 (Marshall University Marathon)
Favorite Half Marathon: Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon
Favorite Marathon: Delaware Marathon
Best Bling: Mississippi Blues Marathon
A little something about all the races I did:
January 7, 2012
Ran as a pacer. Had a blast. Best bling for the year! I will definitely be back every year.
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| Look at how skinny my arm is. |
February 12, 2012
Got to cross Alabama off my half marathon list. Pretty unmemorable course. Probably won't be back to run again. Only cold race that I did all year.
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| Pre-race pic. |
This was my "serious" half marathon for the year. New PR of 1:56:30. I'll be back next year, but for the marathon.
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| PROOF that I'm pretty awesome. |
March 18, 2012
It was hot. It was humid. It was hilly. Nuff said.
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| Not for the faint of heart! |
April 28, 2012
Hands down the most fun race trip that I had all year. Favorite half for the year. Another new state!
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| Super fun race! Do it if you have the chance! |
May 13, 2012
Favorite race for the entire year (and my favorite race that I have ever done)! If you have the chance to do this race, please do!!! You will be pleasantly surprised at how beautiful Delaware is! If I had the money, I would do it year after year! This was the first marathon that I actually ran for time. PR'ed with a 4:38:07 and it was HOT and HILLY! Super proud of that! AND I'm the Mississippi women's record holder for the marathon. New state.
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| My most favorite-est race ever. |
May 26, 2012
I hate 5k's. Period.
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| Exactly why did I pay money to run 3.1 miles? |
October 7, 2012
Super fun race with a super cool friend. New state (kind of).
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| Super organized, super large race. Nothing bad to say about it. |
November 11, 2012
PR'ed without even trying. Can't beat that. New state too! This is also my most popular post. Read it to learn how to get kicked out of a secret Facebook group by a bunch of people that can't handle a woman that does not like children.
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| Surprise PR and proud to be child-free! |
November 24, 2012
Most mentally challenging race ever. Maniac qualifier!
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| If you want to prove that you are a mentally tough runner, do this race. Alone. |
December 1, 2012
13.1 felt so short. Another new state.
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| This race has potential, but still needs to work on a few things. |
New state. Fun run with a good friend.
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| Hangin' with the Dolly Parton girls at mile 20. Who said marathons weren't fun? |
2012 has definitely been a great year for me! Lots of new states and PR's in both the half marathon and marathon. I am looking forward to another great year in 2013. I have many many new things that I will be trying in 2013!!
Congratulations on the new PRs and a great year! Lots of traveling but that is what makes running so much fun.
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