
This week’s topic is: Show Us Your Year in Bling
Lots of bling this year since I was relatively uninjured and I did complete 32 races. And I am proud of every finish line that I crossed (even the ones with no bling.)
Half Marathons:
- A1A Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon
- Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon (and AG award)
- Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon
- Run 4 The River Half Marathon
- Lake Placid Half Marathon
5Ks:
- Run for Women 5k
- Indian Ladder Farms Spiked Apple 5k
- Ellen’s Run
- Malta 5k
- Silks & Satins 5k (AG medal)
- Run for the Roses 5k (AG medal)
- Trick or Trot Pumpkin 5k (AG medal)
Other Distances (10m, 10k, 7k)
Three Race Challenge
Happy Running! What was your favorite bling from 2025? Please share.

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Jenny (RunnersFly) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).
and on Wednesday:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs
















Wow, Darlene, congrats on completing 32 races! My favorite medals are your two that are the least “blingy”. I really like the rustic style of the Lake Placid Classic and Run Fluent Christmas medals.
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I do too.
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32 races!!! You’re the official winner. Congrats on such a strong year!
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I’ve done more. But no injuries were the key.
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What a great year. You definitely kept busy & you got the bling to show for it!
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It was a good year. Thanks.
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You got some nice medals this year! Congrats on all the races!
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Thanks.
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wow 32! You have racked up some serious gear. How do you display them all!?
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I know. One of my stepson’s rooms. important one on wall hangers. The others hanging off the door. LOL
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Wow, 32 races, that’s amazing. I did one lol. Great job.
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Some years are like that.
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You got some nice ones this year! I love that 10 Miles On the Mohawk! So pretty!
Here’s to another wonderful year of racing!
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Thanks and the same to you.
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