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This week’s topic is Highlights of your Running Year
Here are a few of mine:
- Racing in NYC
This was on my bucket list for years and I finally got to do it.
I ran the Dash to the Finish 5k and crossed the NYC Marathon finish line. I loved this race!!
- PRing in a Half Marathon
This was totally unexpected but it turned out to be such a perfect race…great weather, scenic course….
As a bonus, I came in first in my age group.
- Meeting Frank Shorter
I met him at bib pick up for the Stockadeathon 15K.
And he signed my bib for luck.
- 15K PR
Frank Shorter did bring me luck.
A 2 minute PR at the Stockadeathon in November.
- Other PRs
I had 4 mile PR at the Runnin’ of the Green in March.
and a 5 mile PR at the Delmar Dash, also in March.
It’s always exciting at my age to have a fast race.
- Running a Trail in Palm Desert, CA.
I never expected to enjoy it so much. My friend, Mary (who lives there) & I did it twice.
I hope to be able to visit her again someday.
- Running Over the Walkway Bridge
This was part of an inaugural half marathon in Poughkeepsie, NY. The bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world.
I even won an age group award, though my finish time wasn’t exceptional.
- Running the VCM Relay with AJH
This is another race that I’ve wanted to do but I don’t run marathons. I was excited when AJH applied and we got into the lottery for the relay.
we met Deena Kastor at the expo
The course is great and it is much more enjoyable to do a race with a friend.
- Taking a Running Tour of Denver, CO
I was at a conference and had some free time, so why not?
It was so much fun. I can’t wait to do another one.
- Mentoring Other Runners
I was a Running Buddy in the Girls on the Run program in the spring.
And for the second time this fall, I participated in the STEM program.
I was paired with a 5th grader in the first one and in the 2nd, a 29 year-old unwed mom who was a victim of domestic violence. It was so rewarding to share my love of running with someone else and hopefully positively influence them.
- Being part of a Running Group
Although I’ve run the Freihofer’s Run For Women every year since 2008, this was my first year participating in their Training Challenge.
one of the group runs where we ran with the mayor
For the 2nd year in a row, I joined the Troy Turkey Trot Training Challenge.
I can’t say for a fact that it improved my running but running with a group is certainly more fun and I’ve met a lot of great people through these 2 groups.
I could go on and on. I had a great running year.
Any year where you can run for 12 months (38 races) with NO INJURIES is a great year.
Happy Running! What was the highlight of your running year?
My First 5K and More... 
Oh yes, no injuries are the best & this is the first year since I started running seriously that I managed it Despite almost (almost being the operative word) face planting in several races.
Funny how falling doesn’t deter me from running but it keeps me from biking.
You did have a great year!
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This is my 2nd year in a row with no broken bones and only one fall. (Yes I am a klutz). And you are way higher from the ground on a bike. Falling off a bike scares me too. But drowning is even scarier. You won’t see me doing a tri.
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Darlene you had an amazing year! Wow, you have me beat on traveling too! I didn’t think I sat still long. I always loved reading about your running adventures. And you can say that again: “Any year where you can run for 12 months (38 races) with NO INJURIES is a great year” Indeed it is!
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Thanks. Hope 2016 is just as good.
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All those PRs and an AG! WTG Darlene! Can’t wait to see what 2016 looks like for you!
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I think much of the same but in a good way – no injuries and lots of races..maybe a PR or two.
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I’ve enjoyed following you this year! I can’t wait to see what 2016 brings!
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Probably much of the same – I don’t see many changes and that’s a good thing – no injuries and lots of races..maybe a PR or two.
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Congratulations on all your races and reaching PRs. First in your age groups is a great accomplishment.
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just wait until you are older…you will too!
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You had a FANTASTIC year ! Amazing that you ran almost 40 races, I was happy with my 8 ! You rock !
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there are so many races here – many small ones even free ones. I’d trade them for running in Paris!!!
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What an awesome year you’ve had, Darlene! The trail in CA looks gorgeous. I also had no injuries this year! 🙂
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Good for you. It really makes a difference in your running year when you are healthy.
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Congratulations on an amazing year! I would love to get back into working with GotR — I missed them so much! Wishing you an amazing 2016!
Happy New Year!
– run megan run.
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GOTR is a great program. I hope to be a buddy again this spring. Happy New year to you.
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