It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…wait, not my words! 2012 was indeed a year that was full of accomplishments, hardship and fun. The highs were extremely high and the lows, although I didn’t harp on or discuss them much, were really quite low. But in all honesty, the good outweighed the bad and that is the focus of this post!
The Best of Times
I ran the Mercedes Benz Marathon Relay with my team from Black Girls Run! I ran the first leg 10K, had an unofficial PR and ran in 17 degree weather! That’ll make you run fast!
I met my goal of running 3 half-marathons in 2 weeks for my birthday celebration and ran each race faster than the last!
Locomotive half-marathon Kennesaw, GA
Disney Princess Half-Marathon on my BIRTHDAY!
New Orleans Rock n Roll Half-Marathon in honor of Susan!
Already a Polar ambassador, I became a member of the Polar Race Team!
I ran a Disney 5k in the Bahamas!
I was an ambassador for Zooma Atlanta and ran the half-marathon in Lake Lanier with my partner in crime Lorraine.
I taught my very first Zumba class…it was my last and I think I’ve realized I enjoy doing Zumba more than I enjoy teaching it!
I was a speaker on a panel at BlogHer Health.
I was a Good Life Guru for Hershey’s Moderation Nation.
I was a blog ambassador for Black Girl’s Run Race to End Hunger 5k/10K
me and oldest female bodybuilder Ernestine Shepard
I ran my longest solo run (21.5 miles) in beautiful Las Vegas.
I successfully followed a Paleo lifestyle and lost an ample amount of weight!
I ran my VERY FIRST MARATHON! The Marine Corps in Washington, DC and we beat Hurricane Sandy! OORAH!!!!
I was a blog ambassador for Rock n Roll Savannah Half-Marathon and ran it a week after my FULL!
I ran my very first long distance International race – The Reggae Half-Marathon in Negril, Jamaica with my good friend Lorraine!
I became an official #RunChat blogger.
And in total -
I ran my first FULL MARATHON, 7 half-marathons, 2 10ks, a 5k!
These are just the highlights of a great year. I am looking forward to 2013 and all it has to offer!
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What an INCREDIBLE year! So, excited for you, proud of you, and happy to have shared some of those memorable moments with you!
Girl, just think what we might do in 2013!
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store! We are going to make it happen!
Holy Cow, girl! You really kicked some 2012 butt! I’m so proud at how far you’ve come and seriously – you look amazing.
Can’t wait to see all you do in 2013.
Happy New Year, Renee!
Happy New Year Bari!
Nice work! What an inspiration you are to us women! Keep it up and perhaps we’ll meet someday at a race! Until then, Happy New Year!
Jen Maki
@4divinedeals
Thanks for stopping by! And thank you for the words of support, they truly mean so much to me. Hopefully we will meet on the pavement one day!
What an incredible year you have had!!! Congrats on all your races and accomplishments. Here’s to another amazing year ahead! xo
Thanks Jes! And I have to say you have certainly been a huge inspiration for me!
Congrats on all of the highlights of 2012. I can’t wait to see what is in store with you for 2013!
Thanks Kim! Who knew when we met 4 years ago that I’d be doing these things that are so very different now?!!!