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January 6, 2026 6:43 am


Microsoft Dynamics GP Year-End Update

MY TOPIC TODAY is  2025 Year End Review

Overall, I had a pretty good year!!

Running-Related:

  • 855 Miles (lowest total since 2013)

2024 – 861 miles
2023 – 955 miles
2022 – 1028 miles
2021 – 1018 miles
2020 – 1017 miles
2019 – 947 miles
2018 – 894.5 miles
2017 – 1041.5 miles
2016 – 1046 miles
2015 – 969 miles
2014 – 911 miles

My annual goal was usually 1000…

However, without marathon training and a few glitches here and there, I just ran fewer miles this year.

Jan – 78 miles
Feb – 76 miles
Mar – 79 miles
Apr – 65 miles
May – 69 miles
Jun – 54 miles
Jul – 50.5 miles
Aug – 88 miles
Sept- 67.5 miles
Oct – 73 miles
Nov – 81 miles
Dec – 74 miles

 It’s all good.  I ran as many miles as I was able.

As always, my favorite miles were those with friends…

  • 32 Races (5 Half Marathons, 1 -10m, 1 -15k, 5 -10ks, 1 -5m, 2 -4m, 1 -3.5m, 12 -5ks, 3 -other distances)

Though I ran fewer annual miles, I ran MORE races!!

I’m pretty sure they were all COURSE PWs… (but who cares?)

    1. Winter Series #2 (3.5m 4.1m) –
    2. Winter Series #4 (3.5 3.8m)
    3. Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon
    4. Winter Series #5 (3.8m)
    5. Electric City 10k
    6. Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon
    7. Delmar Dash (5M)
    8. Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon
    9. Bacon Hill Bonanza 5k
    10. Tropicool 5k
    11. CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge (3.5M)
    12. Miles on the Mohawk (10M)
    13. Run for Women 5k
    14. Mastercard NY Mini 10k
    15. Valley Cats Father’s Day 5k
    16. Firecracker 4
    17. Indian Ladder Farms Spiked Apple 5k
    18. Silks & Satins 5k
    19. Run for the Roses 5k
    20. Ellen’s Run
    21. Run 4 the River Half Marathon
    22. Malta 5k
    23. Squirrel Stampede 10k
    24. Great Pumpkin Challenge 10k
    25. Lake Placid Half Marathon
    26. Carlo Cherubino Memorial 5k
    27. Trick or Trot Pumpkin 5k
    28. Stockade-athon 15k
    29. Upstate Classic 5k
    30. Troy Turkey Trot 10k
    31. RunFluent Christmas Race (7k)

  • 12 NEW Races

I love seeing new scenery and/or running new routes…

    1. Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon
    2. Electric City 10k
    3. Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon
    4. Tropicool 5k
    5. Mastercard NY Mini 10k
    6. Indian Ladder Farms Spiked Apple 5k
    7. Ellen’s Run
    8. Squirrel Stampede 10k
    9. Lake Placid Half Marathon
    10. Carlo Cherubino Memorial 5k
    11. Trick or Trot Pumpkin 5k
    12. RunFluent Christmas Race

  • 7 Race-cations

I would say, however, that only 3 trips* were booked specifically for the race and the other races were just added to an existing trip.

    1. Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon
    2. Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon*
    3. Tropicool 5k in Naples, FL
    4. Mastercard NY Mini 10k in NYC*
    5. Ellen’s Run in Southampton, NY
    6. Lake Placid Half Marathon*
    7. RunFluent Christmas Race

  •  20 Age Group Awards (11 -1st, 6 -2nd, 3 -3rd)

None were speedy but it depends on who shows up, right?

    1. Winter Series #4 – 1st
    2. Winter Series #5 – 1st
    3. Electric City 10k – 2nd (but no awards given).
    4. Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon – 3rd
    5. Delmar Dash – 3rd
    6. Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon – 2nd ($10 off another race)
    7. Bacon Hill Bonanza 5k – 1st
    8. Tropicool 5k – 1st
    9. Valley Cats Father’s Day 5k – 3rd
    10. Indian Ladder Farms Spiked Apple 5k – 1st
    11. Silks & Satins 5k – 2nd
    12. Run for the Roses 5k – 1st
    13. Ellen’s Run – 1st
    14. Malta 5k – 1st
    15. Squirrel Stampede 10k – 1st
    16. Great Pumpkin Challenge 10k – 2nd
    17. Lake Placid Half Marathon – 1st
    18. Trick or Trot Pumpkin 5k – 1st
    19. Upstate Classic – 2nd
    20. Troy Turkey Trot 10k – 2nd

  • 2 DNSed  Races
    1. Winter Series #3 (free local race) – Work commitment
    2. Keep Moo’ving 5k – Rain
  • Mentored 2 Running Groups

It’s always rewarding to help other runners reach their goals.

    1. Race for Women Training Challenge group in the spring
    2. STEM (victims of Domestic Violence) in the Fall


  • 10 Blogger Meet-Ups

6 with Cari, 1 with Jenny, 2 with Coco and 1 with Deborah



Fitness-Related:

  •  94 Gym Visits

When I was home, I tried to go to the gym on non-running days which was usually 2-3 times each week…

  • Several Hiking Days

I work full-time but I was able to take a few days off (though my friend and I got a late start this year due to scheduling conflicts).

It’s a great alternative to running and an opportunity to visit new places. This year, we even made two new hiking friends.

Non-Running Related:

  • Many visits to NYC

Sometimes due to work and always an opportunity to connect with friends, see a Broadway show and/or visit a park or museum.

  • Three Florida Vacations
    1. In February, I visited friends on the East coast (Delray Beach)
    2. And in May, I traveled with tennis friends to the West coast (Naples)
    3. In December, I visited running friends who winter in Florida.

  • Many Summer Sundays on Lake George

The weather cooperated for the most part… Sad that it’s over!!

  • Many Starbuck visits

It’s my reward when I can’t WFH and I drive past a Starbucks…

  • 43 Books Read

  • My Granddaughter got older and cuter!

And yes, for the most part, I think that I met my goal of being

Happy Running! How was your 2025? Please share.

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

and tomorrow:

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

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13 Responses to “TT: 2025 Year End Review”

  1. Fewer miles but packed with variety! You got some new races and some lovely race-cations. Quality clearly beat quantity. I love how friendships, mentoring, travel, and pure joy run through the whole recap.
    Here’s to an exciting 2026, Darlene!

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    By Catrina on January 6, 2026 at 7:07 am

    1. Thanks and a successful year to you!!

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      By Darlene on January 6, 2026 at 9:01 am

  2. What a great year for you Darlene! Love how you wove in so much time with friends. And your grandaughter is such a cutie 🙂

    Here’s to a great year ahead!

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    By Michelle @ Running with Attitude on January 6, 2026 at 9:11 am

    1. Glad to hear that you returned to running. Hope 2026 is good to both of us.

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      By Darlene on January 6, 2026 at 9:42 am

  3. Oh wow, Darlene, you ran 31 races and 12 were new to you! And 7 racecations is amazing even if only 3 were specifically booked for a race. You know how to have fun! I hope 2026 is another great year for you!

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    By Debbie on January 6, 2026 at 10:57 am

    1. I try. Hope 2026 is fun both of us.

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      By Darlene on January 6, 2026 at 12:08 pm

  4. I would call that a successful year! Look at all those AG wins-most people never have even one of those. I think it’s great how you have so many races and travels with your friends. Happy new year of running

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    By deborahbrooks14 on January 6, 2026 at 3:14 pm

    1. They’re too young. lol.

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      By Darlene on January 7, 2026 at 12:17 pm

  5. These are impressive stats! You ran 31 races!!! And all those racecations and blogger meetups. Yes, I would say you lived out your word of the year. Do you have a word for 2026?

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    By jennystancampiano on January 6, 2026 at 5:31 pm

    1. I do. Stay tuned.

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      By Darlene on January 7, 2026 at 12:15 pm

  6. Absolutely unlimited!

    You had a great year with great numbers and amazing experiences! We do need to get a meetup (let me know when you are visiting… again… if I am free, I will make the drive)

    I love all that you got in and can’t wait to see what 2026 holds!

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    By Jennifer LE on January 7, 2026 at 11:05 am

    1. Arr. Feb 11. Dep. Feb 18.

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      By Darlene on January 7, 2026 at 12:14 pm

    2. Maybe we can plan one with Jenny. How about the 5k in west Palm on Feb 15. That’s closer than Boca.

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      By Darlene on January 7, 2026 at 12:16 pm

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