Is it that time already? Yes, most of the year is in the rearview mirror at this point. All of my races for the year are finito. So let’s take a sparkly, blingalicious walk down memory lane, shall we?
I’d hoped 2016 would be all about destination racing, and indeed that’s exactly how it turned out. Not including my triathlon, I only raced twice in the first half of the year. The running party really started in July.
My first race for the year was a local St. Patty’s Day 5k. Despite unwittingly doing a very hilly 9 miler the day before (I thought this race was on Sunday, it was on Saturday) I managed an age group award. And a pint glass. Go me.
Is it just me or does that ass seems a tad undersized?
Next up was the Cinco de Miler. Another race that had been sitting on my to-do list for too long. I got to run this one with Emily.
There was some bull riding too. Yeah, mad skillzzzz.
We spent the 4th of July in North Carolina visiting the in-laws. That means one thing. Four on the 4th in Carborro. I think this was my 4th time running it. In the past this race gave out cute socks in lieu of a shirt. This year? A keychain/bottle opener. Coughlamecough.
I began my rock odyssey in July with the RocknRoll Chicago Remix. This was my fourth time running Chi and it may have been the coolest weather I’ve had for this race.
August was all about heading across the pond for RocknRoll Dublin with the teenager. RocknRoll Dublin had been on my bucket list for literally years. Oh my we had fun. We snagged plenty of bling too.
In September I won an entry to the Mag Mile Half and got to see Suz again, which is always a treat.
In October I road-tripped to St Louis for RocknRoll St. Louis.
…and snagged the bonus Midwest Quest bling for doing RnRChi and RnRSTL.
In November I ran the Indiana Monumental Marathon.
This was a girls’ weekend race-cation and it was spectacular
In between two epic girls’ weekends, I wedged in a local 5k turkey trot where I pulled my hamstring but pulled off an AG award anway.
The grand finale to my racing year was the Panama City Beach Half Marathon…
…and a #HoLottaFun with these girls. Running friends truly are the best.
To Recap
- 1 Marathon
- 5 States (Illinois, North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, Florida)
- 2 Countries (USA and Ireland)
- 5 5k
- 5 Half Marathon
- 2 Age Group Awards
- 1 Triathlon
Favorite medal?
Running an international race was something I’ve wanted to do for a looong time. Having that dream come true this year was everything.
It’s been a crazy fun year, filled with running opportunities and adventures. I’m so grateful for all of it and look forward to what’s to come in 2017.
How was your year in race bling? Fave medal? Any disappointments?
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A grand year for you, Lou! I am super proud of you and so glad I got to be part of your amazing year. Time to start brewing ideas together for 2017!
I liked this post SO much that I may actually write a blog for end of year 2016. What???? I’ll keep you posted if I do :).
Have fun in FL! I can’t believe you aren’t finding some Christmas fun run – with a blingy medal – while there!! 🙂 xoxo
You had a great year ! I still haven’t done a RnR race yet…. may need to find myself a race-cation here in Europe ! Hope your hammy is better.
I need a RNR race on my bucket list! They look like so much fun.
You ran alot of great races this year…and traveled to alot of fun places along the way!
That is a #holotta bling & races! I rarely get medals for anything other than a half (one 5k was the exception).
I’d say you had a GREAT year in running! Nice job!
You got a #hotlotta bling! Glad I was able to be part of one of those races. I’m hoping for a lot more fun and good times next year–for you and me!
#boom. what a year! I love how many of your races were shared with others–that has become my favorite way to race! I loved seeing you this year!
TONS of great races for you this year- I love that Chicago 5K medal!
Congrats in doing an International Race. I have always wanted to do one. Your World Rocker medal is so cool. And the one you got for Midwest Bling look enormous.
I’ve loved following your race progress this year. I feel like I’ve run many of these races simply bc of your race recaps! What a fun year. ?
What an awesome year! I love the grand finale race with friends… what a perfect way to wrap it up. Congrats on all you accomplished in 2016!
Nice collection of medals for the year, especially all the gorgeous RNR swag! It was fun to read all about your adventures, it looks like you had a blast!
You had quite the buys year! I really, really love the World Rocker medal!
I hope that your hamstring is feeling better.
That World Rocker medal is so cool!!! The RnR medals seem to never disappoint 🙂
You had an awesome running year Marcia!! So many beautiful well deserved medals! Keep Running!!
I did the Tink 10k for the medal. I could’ve done any 10k, but the fairies on the medal make it way too cute. I think Disney has some great 10k medals, and I want to go after another one in 2018.
Wowser! I am so jealous!!
You had some amazing races this year! Dublin….YES!!!
So cool you got to run all of those RnR races and the World Traveler bling is the BOMB.COM!!!
You had a freaking awesome year with so many great travel races, especially Dublin.
That world rocker medal is very cool!
What a great year! You know I am screaming thru to year end like a bat out of hell so I have no time to recap just yet, my only question is……….where are we meeting next year????????
You snagged a lot of great bling this year! Congrats!! I’m jealous of your World Rocker medal. It’s awesome. 🙂
You got some really phenomenal bling this year! That World Rocker medal would have been my favorite, too! I can’t imagine getting to run somewhere like Dublin. Maybe one day!
Awesome racing. Awesome bling. Awesome accomplishments. Way to go!!!
Oh wow, that’s some gorgeous bling! That World Rocker alone made me blink. RnR has been on my bucket list for some time. Hopefully one year!
Wow, what an awesome year! Congratulations on all your races including your bucket list international race!
That is a HoLottaBling and a HoLottaTravel. What a fun year for you! Here’s hoping 2017 is much more of the same!