I’ve Been Running on Happy: My 2014 in Review

December 30, 2014
2014 is quickly coming to a close. And what a year it’s been.
I’ve had some ups and downs — thankfully mostly ups.
Here’s my year in review… 
Became a Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador.
Ran my first distance over 5K at the Papa Johns 10-Miler in Louisville, KY. Met
some amazing
and inspiring people in person.

Papa Johns 10-Miler crew. So many awesome people, such a fun day.

Ran my first ever half marathon at the Rite Aid Cleveland Half Marathon.

See that? My hard-earned 13.1 sticker.
Ran my second half marathon at Iron Horse Half Marathon in Midway, KY.
Iron Horse finishers! And Jason to cheer us on.
PRed in several local races, including the B’nai B’rith 5K Health Run and the Cleveland Turkey Trot.
Turkey Trot! PR here I come.
Bonded with fantastic friends on roads and
trails.

Julie, me, and Eugenia before the CLE half.
High school buddy David, Brandon, and me.

Ran with the stroller despite swearing it off — and kinda liked it!

Running with the stroller!

 Ran with my son for his first official race. Love.

Boo’s first official race!
Got to see my bestest friend in the world several times this year. Unheard of since we live the length of the entire United States apart…

BFFAAD.

Saw my family several times this year! Also unheard of. We live almost the length of the United States apart…
Bonding time with Uncle E.

Celebrated my daughter’s 1st birthday.

Celebrated my son’s 5th birthday. 
Celebrated my 34th and my husband’s 35th birthdays!
Birthday!
Ran 1,000 miles.

I ran 1,000 miles in 2014. Boom!
What do I have planned for 2015? I’ll be running
my first full marathon in May. 26.2 miles. I’m
scared, excited, confident, nervous, and every
emotion in between. I have no time goal and zero expectations. My only goal is to finish.
I plan on lowering my mileage goal because 1,000 was hard for me to hit but I may adjust partway through the year depending on how my training goes.
I’ll be turning 35 in 2015 and I’m hoping to run a
big race in celebration. Stay tuned for that. Maybe we’ll have a big party together in Vegas. 😉
I don’t know where else 2015 will take me but I’m really looking forward to seeing what the future holds. 2014 proved to be a phenomenal year and I’m grateful for every opportunity that presented itself, and all of the incredible friendships that blossomed through races, encouragement, and travel.
Fare thee well, 2014. You’ve been good to me.
xo

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How was your 2014? Did you accomplish your goals? Set new ones? 
What are your New Year’s Eve plans?


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