Three Years!!!

It’s my Blogoversary!!! Three years of Blogging = Three years of Running!

I started this blog to keep track of my running and to motivate myself to continue running until I ran my first 5k. But I got hooked on blogging and I got hooked on running…

So here are some photo highlights of my 3 years:

No Boundaries– This is me after my first Freihofer’s Run for Women. To the right of me are MaryPat & Pat, my best tennis buds who talked me into joining No Boundaries. To the left is Rosella, my No Boundaries mentor. I am eternally grateful to this program for getting me started.

Vacation Runs – This is me running during my tennis vacation in Naples, Florida. I used to play only tennis during my tennis vacations. Now I have to run!!! I even give up tennis time to run.

Age Group Awards – This is me after my Veterans Day lst place win in 55-59 age group. It’s wasn’t a PR but it was last minute decision to skip work and run this race. I have won 2 pairs of socks, a soup bowl, a baseball cap and 2 medals. I love bling.

New Running Friends – This is me with Mary after the Arsenal City 5k. We met last June at a race and have planned and run many races together. We have a lot in common & am so glad she asked me to take her photo after the Valley Cats 5k last June.

Bloggy Meetups – This is me with AJH who came all the way from Vermont last summer for this Saratoga race. We met up again last month for a race in Lake George. She is a great runner and great blogger. I hope we met up again.

Running Groups – This was after our first group run at the Crossings. I participated in the group runs held for the new runners that were training for a 5K. I also got to meet Felice, Suzy & Amanda, some local bloggers on these group runs. I usually run alone because of my hectic schedule but I am fortunate to have met these “Running Mamas.”

Giveaway Wins – This was one of my first of many blog giveaway wins. I am not lucky in life but I am LUCKY in winning blog giveaways. I have won tee shirts, jackets, socks, water bottle, gift cards, recovery socks, tote bag, towel, gu, ipod, bondiband, Timex watch, jewelry, sunglasses and more!!!

PRs – This is me trying to PR a 4 mile race. (I did!) It is always exciting to have a faster time. I always say that “I just want to finish” and “Do my best.” But that’s a lie. I want a PR (except when I ‘m running a new distance, of course.)

My first Half Marathon – I still can’t believe I did it. Crossing the finish line was the happiest moment of my life (other than the day I got married). Now I’m hooked and have signed up for 2 more. Who knew that after 51 5ks that I could run 13.1 miles!!