How do you put a year of running into words? I don't think you can. So this post is going to be a visual representation and a summary of the fun adventures that filled the year. Hope you enjoy!
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis (10K)
November 20, 2010
49:46
1) Walt Disney World Half Marathon
Sat, Jan 8, 2011
1:51:09
2) Disney's Princess Half Marathon
Feb 27, 2011
1:49:07
3) National Half Marathon
March 26, 2011
1:45:28
4) Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon
April 16, 2011
1:48:31
(the shirt was massive, so I gave it to my dad)
5) Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
April 30, 2011
1:49:41
6) Frederick Running Festival
May 7, 2011
1:44:53
7) Alexandria Running Festival
May 29, 2011
1:49:36 (I actually ran over 15 miles to finish, but stopped my watch around 13.1)
8) ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon (Kristen's first race!)
June 5, 2011
1:49:55
Dash4Dad 4 miler (Adam's first race!)
June 19, 2011
32:54
9) Rock n Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon
Sept 4, 2011
1:45:23 (Rock Encore medal for two Rock n Roll races)
10) Rock n Roll Philly Half Marathon (Adam's first half marathon!)
Sept 18, 2011
1:55:36 (Triple Crown medal for three Rock n Roll races)
Clarendon Day (5K downhill, jog back uphill, 10K run with Adam)
5K - 21:26
10K - 51:10
11) Baltimore Running Festival
Oct 15, 2011
1:44:19 (and Maryland Double medal for Frederick and Baltimore)
12) Marine Corps Marathon (full marathon)
Oct 30, 2011
4:14:30
I also became a member of Team Refuel which is so exciting! I love to drink chocolate milk after my long runs to recover, so I was honored to be part of the team.
2012 will bring advocating and running, though in smaller doses than 2011. Look for periodic updates - I'll be going to Capitol Hill and joining some of the top scientists involved in psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis research in March. Can't wait to tell you all about this experience!
