Every year I like to look back on my running and fitness and reflect on what I accomplished, what I loved, and make new goals. It's always fun to reminisce while putting together an end of the year blog post.
This year I am linking up with Montana from Pretty Lil Mudder as we dish out some end of the year race awards. My race schedule was cut short due to my injuries and I ran fewer races than previous years, but there were still plenty of races to talk about.
Most Scenic Course - Newport Half Marathon
There are miles of ocean views like this along the first 6-ish miles of the Newport Half Marathon course. After that you get a couple of miles on mansion views. It's beautiful.
Most Challenging Course - ZOOMA Cape Cod Half Marathon
Best Expo - ZOOMA Cape Cod
It's not the size, but the attention to details that earns ZOOMA this one. They have great merchandise from sponsors and local vendors, but they also create a personalized experience. Take photos, attend presentations, meet the race founders. Just some little things like that.
Best Post-Race Food/Beverages - Kickoff to Summer 5K
Post race food that is mostly homemade treats or healthy fruit choices win the honors here. It's not elaborate or fancy, but it is always so good.
Post race food that is mostly homemade treats or healthy fruit choices win the honors here. It's not elaborate or fancy, but it is always so good.
Best Swag - ZOOMA Cape Cod
ZOOMA swag included the race tech shirt, a hat and the normal samples, but it was the Feetures! socks that made this swag a real treat.
ZOOMA swag included the race tech shirt, a hat and the normal samples, but it was the Feetures! socks that made this swag a real treat.
Most Unique Medal - First Run 5K
I have accumulated three of them now, but the famous wine stopper medal will always be the most unique to me.
I have accumulated three of them now, but the famous wine stopper medal will always be the most unique to me.
Favorite Race Shirt - Newport 10 Miler
Although this race shirt is a cotton tee, I love the simple design and color choice. If it was a moisture wicking material, I know I would run in it. For now it's one of my cozy, lazy day picks.
Although this race shirt is a cotton tee, I love the simple design and color choice. If it was a moisture wicking material, I know I would run in it. For now it's one of my cozy, lazy day picks.
Growing up, I was a big fan of disco music. Even though I don't usually dress up for races, this one was too fun not to join in.
Best Course Support - Ragnar Relay Cape Cod
We didn't all run together like in the picture until the finish line, but it felt like we had been the whole race. Besides leap-frogging our runners on the course, nothing compares to hearing "Go runner" shouted to you from nearly every passing vehicle while you run.
Best Course Support - Ragnar Relay Cape Cod
We didn't all run together like in the picture until the finish line, but it felt like we had been the whole race. Besides leap-frogging our runners on the course, nothing compares to hearing "Go runner" shouted to you from nearly every passing vehicle while you run.
Race You Are Most Proud of Yourself for Completing - Half at the Hamptons
For about a month leading up to this race, I was dealing with knee pain, that I now know was my torn meniscus, so I had no idea if I was going to be able to finish or not. My stepdaughter and I joined forces to finish this one using a run/walk plan and we did it.
Tell me about your 2014 races. Pick a category from the list or make one of your own.
Tell me about your 2014 races. Pick a category from the list or make one of your own.
This post is also part of the Fitness Friday link up hosted by Jill.
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