This week’s topic is: Your Year in Photos
Definitely one of my favorites topics because I LOVE to take pictures. The challenge was limiting each month to ONE or TWO pictures.
Here you go:
January
As the pandemic continued, there was lots of winter hiking
February
A vacation in Florida with several friend meet-ups and a live half marathon were the highlights of this month
March
Live races started to happen (with restrictions). This one was a new 5 miler along the Mohawk River.
April
Of course, the best thing about any month for me is a live race…this half marathon had its location changed (due to COVID.)
May
This is my favorite month so it gets more than one photo: my annual tennis trip to Florida resumed, I ran for the first time to the top of Prospect Mountain, it was my birthday and in spite of COVID, tulips still bloomed in Washington Park.
Another new race. This was a 10 miler but unfortunately it poured the whole race.
June
Thursday night trail runs began. And due to not traveling for work, I had prefect attendance for the series.
July
Very excited to run a July 4th race for the first time.
I again was selected as an ambassador for the Freihofer 5k race which changed its date from June to September. I supported the race by participating in the Challenge group runs.
August
Very lucky to run a 5k race and meet up with running friends.
and another 5k as a reunion with runners whom I raced with in Philly back in 2014.
The month ended with an exciting college reunion in NYC, a weekend in the Hamptons with my roomie and then a runner meet-up back in the Big Apple.
September
another live first annual half marathon and so fun to share the experience with friends
The most popular local all women’s race was held this month (after a year off and a later date.)
October
a fun trip to NH with running buddies which included lots of laughs and a race.
November
A busy month with three live races: 15k, half marathon and a 10k
December
The year ended with a fun 5k running though the Holiday Lights in the Park and pot luck dinner after. My running friends are the best!
Happy Running! What was your favorite photo or event from 2021? Please share.
Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).
with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.
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You must be the queen of racing, Darlene!
I love how you combine running and racing with social events. I always find that the best days are when the two components “running” and “socialising” come together.
I think my absolute favourite event was the ultra I did in March. I was really exhausted at the end but it felt great!
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An ultra is a big accomplishment.
I love racing but it would not be fun without food and friends lol
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I love the ENERGY, the VIBE, the FRIENDSHIP in all of these photos – genuine and beautiful human connections.
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What a great observation. That is exactly why racing is important in my life.
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Lots of great memories! I also had a tough time limiting the pics to just one per month. It’s a good problem when there’s a lot of fun happening 😉
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Yes, a very good problem. In spite of COVID, it was a pretty successful year. Hope we both have even more great memories next year.
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It doesn’t surprise me that you shared so many great photos from 2021. I have so enjoy seeing all of your hiking, racing, etc. pictures during the past year!
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Glad you do. It’s fun to look back. And taking lots of pictures is helpful.
You always take amazing selfies.
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I love to take photos too and it was hard for me to choose which ones to share in my post! I think that is such a good dilemma to have, right?
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Very good dilemma. You have awesome trail pix.
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Yes, I don’t know how you limited it to just these photos- you did so much in 2021! It’s nice to look back and see what an eventful and amazing year you had, right? I’m looking forward to seeing all your adventures in 2022.
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Ha ha. I had a hard time only posting a few for each month. And it was nice looking back. Hopefully 2022 will be a good year too.
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Great photos! I didn’t run in any cool places this year so I didn’t get any fun photos. Looks like you had lots of fun adventures this year!
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Oh but your stroller runs are cute.
I’m grateful about how the year turned out. Better than expected
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wow so many fun photos and so many races! I am always amazed at how many you manage to squeeze in! Nice job and cheers to many more in 2022
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Thanks. I am grateful to have the opportunity and the health to be active. You never know what the future will bring.
Yes cheers to more of the same in 2022.
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Great photos.
A lot of great memories and beautiful races, congrats! You are an inspiration.
Meeting other friends and socializing with them makes our sport even more beautiful.
I don’t have many possibilities for a nice post-race because my teammates like to race in Rome while I prefer the events in the little towns around here.
All the best for a great 2022 full of running races.
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all the best to you for a healthy and successful 2022 racing season.
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I would say my favorite events were finally getting away from home after 2 1/2 years.
I’m surprised with all that you do that there weren’t even more photos!
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Ha ha I tried to limit the photos.
Vacations are always welcome especially now.
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It’s definitely fun to look back through happy memories.
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Love all of your photos, especially the ones for October! Here’s to even more fun in 2022 🙂
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Thanks. For both of us.
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Great photos! My favorite event from this year was the Des Moines half marathon, which I never would have expected.
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Thanks.
Based on your recap, that sounded like a great experience.
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So much fun and excitement in these photos!!! I loved following along the year on all of your fun adventures.
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thanks. It’s hard being a teacher. Not sure if when I was teaching, I could squeeze in running. Hope you can get back to racing in 2022.
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If it wasn’t for my 50k training then it would be a bit more manageable. But I am doing OK. I have my days but I still get it done.
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Yes you do. So inspiring.
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