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Top 5 posts of 2014

January 5, 2015 by MCM Mama 21 Comments

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…

Most read posts of 2014

1. Five Stages of Running a Half Marathon 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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…)

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  1. Carla says

    January 5, 2015 at 6:49 am

    Off to read and see if the stages apply to walking a half…
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  2. Jennifer F says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:07 am

    I think I need the mental barrier post right now . . .
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  3. Larisa Dixon (@0to26point2) says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Ohhh that quiche looks amazing. Love the running and marriage post. Have fun in Cape Cod.

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  4. Deborah Brooks says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:09 am

    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.
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  5. RFC says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:19 am

    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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  6. Elle says

    January 5, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Gonna check out that night time snacking post! Fun to see what people read most!
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  7. Toni says

    January 5, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Great posts, I have caught a couple, but missed the snacking post, now this sis something I need to read today!!! Thanks for sharing!
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  8. Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! says

    January 5, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Fun! I was just looking at my top posts from the year too!
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  9. AlexandraFunFit says

    January 5, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    I’m not a runner, but the one about marriage is definitely of interest.
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  10. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    January 5, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Ohh, the quiche looks yummy, will have to check that recipe out!!
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  11. Smitha @ FauxRunner says

    January 5, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    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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  12. Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) says

    January 5, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    I need to read your snacking post again. The holidays really did me in on the snacking. Oy!
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  13. Rachel says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    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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  14. Elena says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    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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  15. Kerri Olkjer says

    January 5, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    I love these posts. I love seeing what people like to read and often find posts I’d missed!
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  16. Stephanie says

    January 5, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    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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  17. Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    My favorite was your article how marriage is like fitness. The crustless quiche is my 2nd favorite. LOL.
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  18. Coco says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    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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  19. katie says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    I loved the 5 stages of a half marathon. So true! Great posts last year!
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  20. Sandra Laflamme says

    January 5, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    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.My Profile

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  21. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    January 5, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    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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