10 Highlights
- Learned a lot about running and stepped up my training. Learned I really love Winter Running...and hate Summer Running!
- Ran with Susann in her First 5k in March, and then again in August!
- Finished my 1st marathon in April -The Athens Marathon - This was the most miserable race I ever ran...but I finished.
- My big brother and I ran his first Half Marathon! - Capital City Half - I'm so proud of him!
- Had the honor of running my 2nd Warrior Dash with 3 other lovely ladies that I work with.
- Color Run Fun! - The first race I was able to run with Jenn! She was always a great runner in High School and I'm glad I was able to keep up with her for once.
- Completed my first Triathlon at the Giant Eagle Multisport Festival - where I fell in love with Tri's
- P.R. in my 2nd Marathon - The Columbus Marathon - where I knocked 55 minutes off of my time from the first one.
- Got more involved in my church - Rock City Church - and really started to feel at home there.
- Spent some awesome time with family and friends...even met a boy... ;)
10 Disappointments
- Not reaching my 1,000 mile running goal - Made it over 900 miles...but didn't quite get there.
- Not making it to my goal weight...STILL...even gaining back a few. :(
- Having to Change Jobs...AGAIN.
- Moving from an Apartment I love to an Apartment I don't like so much.
- Not Saving as much money as I hoped to.
- ...that's all I got...not too disappointed in 2012
3 Game Changers
- Got more serious about training and learned much more about my body and how I work best.
- Grew stronger in my faith and learned more about myself spiritually.
- Made many great friends that are inspiring to me in so many ways.
3 Things You Focused On
- Running
- Surviving my work situation
- Being a good girlfriend (something I'm fairly new at)
- I forgot how hard it can be to stay focused on losing weight.
- I forgot how much I HATE running in the Summer! TOO HOT!
- I wish I could have spent more time with the people I love! Life got pretty crazy for me at the end of 2012 and unfortunately I had to spend a lot of time just keeping my head above water. I'm going to do a better job of this in 2013.
Reflection
2012 was an AMAZING year for me. It had a lot of highlights and unfortunately some negatives. This year I feel like I really grew as a runner and in my personal journey. I learned how strong I could be and that I can do anything I set my mind to.
I have some big things planned for 2013...stay tuned!
In the meantime, what are your thoughts on 2012?