It’s hard to believe that this is the last Tuesdays on the Run for 2014!
It’s been an awesome year and I’ve loved joining Patty and April on this fun linkup. I can’t wait to see the fun that we come up with next year. (And if you’d like to join us as a guest host in 2015, hit me up with a comment or email!)
Yes, 2014 was pretty much this awesome!
Running
- Finish another five half marathons in five days. I ran the Mainly Marathons Riverboat Series and loved it just as much as the Dust Bowl Series in 2013. It was so much fun that I’ve already chosen the Center of the Nation for my 2015 series
- Run 14 16 half marathons in 2014. Final count: 17. I just couldn’t resist one last one in Jacksonville, Florida (report soon). Just for fun, I also threw in my first Ragnar race.
- Run half marathons in 4 new states and one new country. Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi = new states completed. Ireland = 1st international half marathon. Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Florida = shorter races replaced by half marathons.
- NEW GOAL – Venus – This was my really big goal for 2014 and I accomplished it! 13 half marathons in 79 days – I started with RNR USA and finished with ZOOMA Annapolis. In between, I felt like I ran a half marathon nearly every weekend. It was crazy and awesome and totally burned me out for the rest of the year.
Fitness/Physical Health
- Keep moving our whole family down the path towards healthier eating and more movement.
This goes up and down. We definitely are eating healthier most of the time. Beer Geek exercises more than I do and Shoo never stops moving. Even Jones has gotten better about shutting off the video games and getting moving. - Move on the days I’m not running – a minimum of fifteen minutes. I’ve done better about riding my exercise bike when I’m not running. I still haven’t consistently done any strength training.
- Get back to a point where I’m comfortable in all of my clothes. Yeah, that didn’t happen. It’s not awful, but not what I want.
Work
- Consistently work the number of hours each month that I’m supposed to hit. I worked a lot more hours starting in August than I had in the last couple of years. It looks like 2015 will continue like that. Still working on getting into a work routine. I’m still trying to figure out how the public library and my writing fit in with this – hence way too many nights spent working until midnight.
- Keep building my skills with Google Apps, especially in creating Google Sites. Every time I think I’ve got this mastered, Google changes something. Oh, well, it keeps me on my toes.
Personal
- Actually attend a BURP (homebrewers/beer lovers) event. Someday…
- Take a trip with Beer Geek. Done! We had a great time at Riverboat together.
- Be more social. I’ll give this a B+. I worked a fair number of hours at the reference desk at our public library. I also ran some runs with my local MRTT and enjoyed a few parties with them. I do need to be better about reaching out to my non-running friends.
Other 2014 accomplishments
Ran 200 miles in March
Master’s PR in Frederick (sub 2:10 FINALLY!)
ZOOMA Annapolis Ambassador
Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador
RocknBlog 2015 Team
Skirt Sports Ambassador
2014 was an amazing year. Despite a few setbacks, I met the majority of my goals and all of my running goals. I am thankful to have had such a great running year and such supportive family and friends who helped make it great.
Join us with your wrap up of 2014 or any other running related post. Be sure to join us next week when we talk about our goals for 2015!
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You had an incredible 2014! I’m still amazed and how many half marathons you ran, especially in such a short amount of time. Here’s to a great 2015!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…2014 Year in Review
What a great year! Looking forward to what you have in store for 2015!
Jennifer recently posted…Charleston Half Training-12/22-12/28-Week 8
Congrats on all of your accomplishments this year! I’ve enjoyed following part of your journey. Looking forward to a great 2015!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Christmas Holiday and Fitness Recap
You had a wonderful 2014!! Cheers to more happiness and success in 2015!
Rachel recently posted…Christmas Fun + Fitness and Healthy Eating Plan
Wowsers! How on earth do you find the time to run so many races? You had a fantastic year and I hope that 2015 is just as successful. Cheers!!
Janice- The Fitness Cheerleader recently posted…#MotivateMe Monday: It’s Better with a Plan
Wow! That is some impressive list. Especially the running! Happy 2015 to you.
What a fantastic year! You are such an inspiration and encouragement, Erika. Here’s to a wonderful 2015!
Sami recently posted…A Year in the Life of Go Go Mountain Girl ~ 13 in 14!
WOW. You may be on the fence/on a break with the marathon, but you have not slacked off in the least, Erika (nor did we think you would!). I have loved this link up–such a great forum for all. I, too, want to be more mobile (not necessarily more active) during the days this year–I hate all of this sitting! Have a great New Year!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…The Long Run: Marathon Training Schedule Adjustments
Congrats on an awesome year!! Great job on hitting all your running goals and the majority of your other goals!! Cheers to a even better 2015!
Sherry recently posted…Wrap Up – A Look Back at 2014
Wow you had an incredible year! So many half-marathons. Love that you did so great with your goals.
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub recently posted…2015 Goals & Resolutions
Wow, you had an amazing year! Especially in the running domain! From the sounds of it, 2015 is just going to keep building on that momentum!! Cheers to a new year of awesome!
Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) recently posted…Body After Baby: 16 week update
Wow, you were SO busy (in a good way) in 2014. Thank you for always taking the time to host the link up. We enjoyed being a part of it.
It sounds like it was a great year for you! You ran so many races in so many different places! Looking forward to what 2015 brings for you!
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine recently posted…A Look Back at 2014: Running and Races
What a great year for you! Happy to be a part of it and look forward to running w you when my dumb foot is better
Deborah@confessions of a mother Runner recently posted…Best of Meatless Monday~2014
You look like you had a really great year. I did 2 fun run type 5ks this year I definitely plan to do more next year.
Awesome! My running was lackluster in 2014. It’s going on the front burner for 2015!
Incredible year! Wow – I did 17 halfs too but couldn’t touch 13 in 79 days! I’d love to do a series…we’ll see. My goal for 2015 may be to sleep. LOL
HoHo Runs recently posted…2014 Year in Review
You really had such a great year! Hope it keeps rolling for you in 2015!!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…Top 5 Posts for 2014
You have had an awesome year and it’s been fun following you and linking up! I’m looking forward to 2015 and a great year of running and blogging!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Dr Google is NOT your friend
What a full and amazing year you’ve had! Here’s to a wonderful 2015!
Marcia recently posted…2014: It’s a Wrap
I see you love your beer. Well good for you. Great achievements this past year. Can’t wait to read about your new adventures in 2015.
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…2014 Year In Review | Top Fitness Posts
You have had an amazing year! Congrats on all that you accomplished!
jill conyers recently posted…The Fit Dish Link Up
17 half marathons in one year? That is incredibly impressive! You’ve had a great year my friend. Hope to meet you at a race one day…maybe 2015!
RFC recently posted…Plans & No Plans for 2015.
I’d say you had a pretty amazing year! Can’t wait to see what is in store for you in 2015!! And I would give you an A for MRTT participation 🙂
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…My Year of Running and Racing 2014
I’m exhausted and exhilarated just reading about your year. It sounds awesome! Mine has had its ups and downs, but running has definitely brought me through the peaks and valleys.
Tiffany recently posted…Introductions and 2015 Goals
you had QUITE the year. i’m always SO impressed with your racing!
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run, DC recently posted…Friday Five: 2015 Goals
I just like races. I don’t always race them. That’s the secret to surviving so many…
2014 was an amazing year, the best day was March 13. That was the day my daughter was born!
Christine recently posted…December 2014