This is my favorite picture of Ella Kate so far - I think she looks a lot like my mom and sister from this angle. Plus, look at all that hair!
Alright, now to 2007, the year I became a runner. I can say that because when I was younger I ran to stay in shape for soccer and in 2006, I ran a few miles here and there just to get me through a 5K in December. But it was those few miles in 2006 that got me hooked! One year ago yesterday I ran what I called in my log, my first "long" run of my life - 6 miles!! And I almost passed out from it! But I made it and here I am 1,124 miles later still going strong. This year I ran one 3K, four 5Ks, two 5Ms, two 10Ks, one 8M, one half marathon, one 15M, and one ultra marathon. I was injured twice - achilles tendon strain and ultra marathon beat down. I went through three pairs of trail shoes and two pairs of road shoes. I made many new friends and became closer to family and friends through running - it's amazing what you talk about on long runs!
I'm still contemplating my races and goals for 2008, so I'll save that for another post! Hopefully I'll get to that this weekend, but we'll see - we have that wonderful little baby to visit!!
Wow! You had quite a year. Inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWhat no Stump Jump next year??? LOL!! Still get emails from the director but that is another story.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what 2008brings your way.
What a cute little baby!! you musy be a proud Aunt!