Some of the Best of 2011

Recently, Miss Zippy posted a great list of questions on the “best of” for 2011 and invited us all to do the same…so here are my answers!

Best race experience? 
Without a doubt Boston’s Run to Remember – this was my first half marathon! I felt like I had achieved a huge accomplishment just making it to the start line, and the whole race I had this “I can’t believe I’m actually doing this!” feeling. Also, I had my whole family there and they went through herculean efforts to see and cheer me on in multiple sports throughout the race.  It was a great first experience and laid the groundwork for my growing love affair with the half distance!

Best run?

Another first — the first time I ever ran 10 miles. It was one of those perfect runs, everything felt good and even the traffic lights cooperated so I never had to stop. I remember my confidence growing as the miles ticked off and when I finished I did a little happy dance in my driveway (neighbors must have loved that!)

Best new piece of gear?

This one’s hard – I did a lot of….um..er…accumulating this year 🙂 It’s a tie between my Brooks running skirt and my Saucony Kinvaras – for both it was love at first run!


Best piece of running advice you received?

Everything I learned during my time with Ryan Miller, certified ChiRunning instructor! Also, to make the transition to minimalist shoes slowly.

Most inspirational runner?

Way to many to pick just one! I have been inspired and motivated by so many runners’ stories this year – from daily training, to racing, to overcoming injuries.

If you could sum up your year in a couple of words, what would they be?

Moving in the right direction!

There is so much to reflect on this year. This list was a fun way to get started! 

What were your 2011 highlights?


 

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  1. Let’s see…..first off, staying relatively healthy all year and not getting injured. Running my 2nd Cape Relay in May was cool…..running the Harvard Pilgrim Independence 10K and finishing on the 50-yard line of Gillette Stadium on 7/4, followed shortly by the Rock The Crossroads 5K in Kansas City on 7/9…..and then getting the call on October 26th from the Melanoma Foundation of New England inviting me to join their 2012 Boston Marathon team…..yeah, it’s been a great year! All the best to you and your readers!

  2. Love your Best Run. 🙂

    My highlight of 2011: It would be getting my personal treadmill! 🙂

  3. Looks like you had an exceptional year, lady 🙂

  4. I love how you summed up your year, it was a great one!

    Merry Christmas Michelle!

  5. You’ve had an amazing year! Look how far you’ve run!

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