The Tuesday Topic this week is: Six Favorites from 2020
2020 was an interesting year, filled up ups and downs. Maybe more downs than ups but still it’s a great idea to focus on the positives.
So here are my Six Fitness-Related Favorites:
1.Favorite In-Person Race – ZOOMA Bermuda
I did run a few others and I almost picked the Polar Cap Run (dedicated to my friend who died in 2020) because I already gave this race, my BEST OF Award. But seriously, a race with ocean views, great swag and sharing it with some awesome people? No Brainer.
we may have been smiling because we didn’t know that the course was so hilly!!
post race antics 🙂
2.Favorite Virtual Race – Freihofer’s Run for Women
I have run this race for the past 13 years and it is my favorite race of the year. Unfortunately in 2020, it went virtual but I was lucky enough to have company (even though we ran it in four different locations.)
5k with Cari, Kim and Deb (in our purple outfits)
3.Favorite Running Route – Zim Smith Bike Path
It’s flat, scenic, long enough even for Marathon training and most importantly, we park at Leah’s Cakery so we can enjoy a delicious brunch post-run.
4.Favorite New Running Gear – Knock-Off Thera Gun
I think my hubby may use more than me, but it helped immensely when I strained my SI joint and with any other aches and pains, as well. And it wasn’t expensive. Check them out on Amazon.
5.Favorite Hike – Hadley Mountain
It was a challenging hike but worth it for the views of the Fall foliage. And it was my first Fire Tower hike. I was hooked and hope to climb more towers in 2021.
6.Favorite Binge-Worthy TV Series – Schitt’s Creek
I loved everything about this series and was hooked immediately. Of course, it was fitness-related.
I mean Alexis was a runner (and she had adorable running outfits).
Remember when she learned to ride a bike and then taught David?
and David’s yoga experience…
and finally the big hike and Patrick’s proposal:
I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner) and you should too.
I’m also linking up here:
with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.
Happy Running! What are some of your favorites from 2020? Please share.
My First 5K and More... 
Kim reminded me that Peloton was another favorite of 2020! I may not be quite as attached to it as some of the bloggers, but it’s been really helpful to me.
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I just started it in 2021 and I doubt I will pay for it but it’s been a fun distraction on the outside runs.
So it won’t be a 2021 Favorite lol. But lots of fun stuff in 2020 despite the Pandemic.
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Schitt’s Creek was my favorite show of 2020. So well written, funny and relatable.
So cool that you were able to do the Zooma Bermuda race before everything shut down!
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I had no idea at the time that the world would end so to speak. I hesitated too. Glad I went, for sure.
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I knew you would have a favourite hike in your Six Favourites! I love the Fire Tower challenge for 2021. Have you set a goal?
And a big yes to Schitt’s Creek – I just wrote the same on Kim-Kooky’s post. I especially loved the dialogues between David and Alexis. Hilarious!
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Best show ever!!
It was very hard to pick a favorite hike…so many good ones.
No goals. Some new hikes and more fire towers. And then repeating some of my favorite hikes…wish I had more time.
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Yes, Schitt’s Creek was so amazing! I found myself crying from laughing so hard many times. Of course, I legit cried during the finale. I’d love a brother like David (I think). Aren’t those towers fun! It was great seeing someone else embracing “the climb” LOL.
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Yes of course I cried. Those towers are the best. Luckily I’m not afraid of heights.
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I am going to check out Schitt’s Creek. A massage gun is awesome. I love mine too
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Isn’t the gun great?
I loved Schitt’s Creek. But it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. You have to watch a few seasons.
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I have watched a few episodes and the snow is funny.
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I had a feeling your Bermuda Trip would feature here! I think Schitt’s Creek was also on Kim’s 6 Favourites!
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It was amazing. And perfectly timed.
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Hmmm, I’m intrigued by the knock-off Thera Gun! I’ve heard great things about them but thought they were really expensive. I’ll have to look into that one- thanks!
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You should. There are many cheaper ones and they work great!
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Bermuda looks like it was such an amazing experience! I’m hopeful that one day I’ll be able to do some runcations with my running blogger friends 🙂
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You will. For now you get to enjoy baby E.
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Schitt’s Creek was such a win this year. I was devastated when I watched the final episode – it was just so good in all the ways.
I loved all your hikes and new routes, and I’m even more happy that you got in that ZOOMA trip this year, too.
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I cried at the end.
The Bahamas trip was perfect. Who knew how perfect?
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It’s great that you were able to get in a fun racecation before all the COVID stuff happened! I’ve only watched a few episodes of Schitts creek. Sounds like everyone who watched it loved it!
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The series gets better each year.
And I was very lucky to get in that race cation
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I started Schitt’s Creek but did not get into it. I need to give it another try!
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Not everyone likes it. But it does take a few seasons. The characters grow on you.
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It’s good to remember that 2020 wasn’t all bad. I had only one race in 2020, way back in February. And the 2021 version of that race has been postponed.
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Oh that’s too bad. Hope more races open up for you.
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