I’ve been noticing these posts around the blogosphere, so I was curious to see what I’d find in my own statistics. I mean, I take a look at my stats on a regular basis, so I kind of have a feel for what is popular, but I wanted to see what posts came out on top. And there were some surprises…
1. Five Stages of Running a Half Marathon
This did not surprise me at all. It went a little viral on Facebook when I published it. Honestly, I think it’s my favorite post that I have ever written. And I have yet to run a long race that doesn’t go down pretty much the same.exact.way.
2. Mental Side of Running
These tips were written as much for me as for you. I really struggled with my running this fall and these are the things I used to pull myself out of the slump!
3. How Marriage is like Fitness
I still think these are great tips, both for marriage and fitness, but I was surprised that this was one of my top posts. Hard to believe we are almost to our 20th anniversary (which will involve a trip to Cape Cod and me running Ragnar Cape Cod. Yes, my husband does indulge me.)
4. Packing for a Destination Race in 5 Easy Steps
I totally should have re-read this before we left for Florida, particularly the check the weather (I should have packed a tank top) and not to check things off before you actually pack them (hello, missing computer power cord…)
5. Confessions of an Evening Snacker
Talk about a post that I need to personally revisit! I know all of these tips work when I use them, the problem is remembering to use them when I’m in the evening cravings hour.
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Finally, my post with the second highest number of hits this year was not actually a 2014 post. It was a quiche recipe post from 2012 and I really need to make it again this week.
Don’t forget, tomorrow is Tuesdays on the Run! Join us with a goal post or any running related post. I’ll be unveiling the crazy that I’ve come up with for this year. (Are you local? Want to run? There may be a lot of running in my coming year…)
Off to read and see if the stages apply to walking a half…
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I think I need the mental barrier post right now . . .
Jennifer F recently posted…Gluten Free Goodness | Chia Berry Breakfast Crisp Recipe
Ohhh that quiche looks amazing. Love the running and marriage post. Have fun in Cape Cod.
All great posts! We will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary during the Ragnar Cape Cod too. If you make your quiche again we’d love to have it on Meatless Monday.
Deborah Brooks recently posted…Lasagna Soup-Meatless Monday
Fitness *IS* like a relationship! I’m always telling my clients the same thing! Thanks for sharing these posts with us. Can’t wait to see what 2015 brings!
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Gonna check out that night time snacking post! Fun to see what people read most!
Elle recently posted…Ah, Reflections and Plans
Great posts, I have caught a couple, but missed the snacking post, now this sis something I need to read today!!! Thanks for sharing!
Toni recently posted…Perseverance
Fun! I was just looking at my top posts from the year too!
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! recently posted…Cycling While Sick
I’m not a runner, but the one about marriage is definitely of interest.
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Ohh, the quiche looks yummy, will have to check that recipe out!!
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I like all your top posts !!! And I need to figure out a plan to control eating in the evenings too!
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I need to read your snacking post again. The holidays really did me in on the snacking. Oy!
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Great top posts of 2014! I will have to check out the post about breaking mental barriers… my BRAIN is my biggest struggle on MOST days!
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I probably need to read the one about maintaining your marriage and fitness as we are in the midst of negotiating what races I will run next year!
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I love these posts. I love seeing what people like to read and often find posts I’d missed!
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I love the comparison of marriage and fitness! Great advice… Don’t compare is right in marriage and in fitness. I always say comparison is the thief of joy.
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My favorite was your article how marriage is like fitness. The crustless quiche is my 2nd favorite. LOL.
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It’s fun to look at these round-ups! My most popular posts were food related, and I am not a food blogger!
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I loved the 5 stages of a half marathon. So true! Great posts last year!
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This is such a fun idea! I will have to go take a look to see which are my top five. I am definitely going to check out your confessions of an evening snacker!
Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Dream Big. It’s time to set some new goals.
Isn’t it fun to go back and look and see which posts actually got the most views? I need your nighttime snacker post!
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