
3 YEARS AGO TODAY I RAN MY FIRST HALF MARATHON!

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15 YEARS TODAY AGO I MARRIED MY HUBBY!

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LOU!
Happy Running!

I found this on Pinterest and thought it appropriate to post here:
Happy Running! How would you describe your long runs?

There’s no better way to look back on the good things that happened than by looking through your blog photos.
So here’s a month by month look at the highlights of 2013:
January:

running over a bridge while on vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida
February:

winning an AG award with AJH at the Polar Cap 4 mile race
March:

finishing the First Watch Half Marathon in Sarasota, FL.
April:

running Sean’s Run 5K with Mary
May:

running the Mother’s Day 5K with my tennis buddy, MaryPat and winning lst place in my new AG.
June:

not a good month but this was taken BEFORE the Freihofer’s Run for Women (the race where I broke my foot)
July:

recovered enough to complete the Biggest Loser 5K
August:

no races this month but several trips to scenic Chestertown to play tennis and run
September:

winning an AG award at the Helper’s Fund 10k where I met a new running partner, Heidi
October:

finishing the Mohawk Hudson River Half Marathon and seeing a lot of familiar faces
November:

running the Stockade-athon 15K
December:

running the Last Run 5k in a snowstorm (just for fun)
It was definitely hard to choose just one memory from each month. I feel very fortunate.
Happy Running! What were some of your highlights of 2013?

14 Goals for 2014:
I think my goals are pretty conservative. I think they are ALL achievable.
The toughest will be #12. The most important will be #1. If #1 happens, then #3 and #13 can follow.
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Happy Running. Happy New Year! What is your biggest goal for 2014?
I must say that things were looking up until June 1 and then I broke my foot. I started getting back on track in August and the year ended pretty well.

Polar Cap 4m – 3rd in 50-59
So I think I did pretty well during my 10 healthy months.

Happy Running! How was your 2013? Do you set goals?
I had no problems running 13 in 2013. In fact. I ran 22 races even though I was out with a broken foot for 2 months.
I even ran 12 in 2012 when I was out for 5 months with a broken ankle and then 2 months with a stress fracture.
So of course, I am committing for 14 in 2014! I usually run at least 20 races (barring injury.)
I would like this year to run 14 NEW races.
Here are the races that I am thinking about:
1. Mayors Race & Wellness Festival 10 miler in Palm Springs, CA
2. Lighthouse 5k in St. Augustine, FL

3. LoveRun Half Marathon in Philadelphia, PA
4. Cherry Blossom 5k in Niskayuna, NY

April 27, 2014
5. Spring Run Off 5 K or 10k in Albany, NY
6. Mom’s Day 5K in Albany, NY
7. Adirondack Distance 10 m in Lake George, NY

June 22, 2014
8. CARE FOR KIDS 5K Run in Chestertown, NY

August 30, 2014
9. Flashlight 5K in Lake George, NY
10. Race the Train (8.4 mi) in North Creek, NY – if it is held
11. Great Pumpkin Challenge 5K or 10K in Saratoga, NY
12. Troy Turkey Trot 5k or 10k in Troy, NY

November 27, 2014
13. a fall half marathon (Palio in Sartagoa, NY, Smuttynose in Hampton, NH, Seacoast in Portsmouth, NH, Hartford in CT, Diva on LI, NY??????)

October 5, 2014
14. a race in NYC (Melissa Fund Sun Run 5k??)
All 14 may not happen but I know that I will run 14 races where most of them will be new.
If you interested in this challenge, click here for more details.
Happy Running? Did you participate in the 13 in 2013 Challenge? Are you going to do the 14 in 2014? Do you run new races each year?

Still running and still healthy! YAY!

OCTOBER GOALS:
Unfortunately boating season on Lake George ended. But we had quite a few good fall weekends.
It was also a theatre month. I went to NYC to see Matilda on Broadway and saw Les Miserables TWICE locally.
October was also a month for eating out in restaurants. I usually do not eat out much. But this month I ate out quite an inordinate number of times and in new restaurants:
I am playing tennis on a regular basis since I am in 2 half contracts. So, it is no longer a goal. This month I played 6 times!! I find it more a social thing. I like the ladies I play with but it is doubles so not that much of a workout. However, I am sometimes annoyed that I have to schedule my running around it. So far, I haven’t done both in one day.
Now that boating and half marathon training is done, I was able to get together with my mentee, Amanda and her sons. We went on our annual excursion to Ellms Family Farm.
NOVEMBER GOALS:
Happy Running! How was your October? Anything exciting planned for November?
Yes, I do and guess what I did today??
I made an impromptu decision and registered for another race.
While running up a hill during the Helper’s Fund 10K, I chatted with a runner named Heidi. We then became friends on Facebook and she encouraged me to register for this race. The lowest price deadline was today so I had no time to think about it.
Hence, I will be running a half marathon in Philly on March 30, 2014! Yikes! (At least Heidi registered too.)
Philadelphia introduces The Love Run. The City’s newest, premiere Spring half marathon. Your love of running combined with all the great sights and sounds you love about Philadelphia.
NON TRADITIONAL PERKS:
My tentative plan is to fly out early Saturday, March 29 and fly back late Sunday, March 30. This destination race is just a race…no vacation!
Now I will be motivated to train in the COLD winter NE weather.
Happy Running! Anyone want to join me?
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This Week:
Happy Running! How is your running going? Any upcoming races?