My first run of 2010
Southern California Half Marathon—PR! Heidi, Odessa and Rod ran it too.
February
I ran a fantastic race at Surf City.
Kelly, Heidi and I ran the OC Chili Trail Race (Heidi and I ended up doing the entire series.)
I was able to meet blogger friend, Glenn at the Winter Trail Run 21K. It was Glenn who told me about the race and introduced me to some of his trail-running friends. After this race, I was hooked! I knew I could run any trail after completing this brutal course.
March
I met another blogger, Danica, who was volunteering at the PCTR Malibu Creek race.
And I finally met blogger Penny. She and I have run so many of the same races. It was so nice to finally meet face to face.
At this race, I did my first river crossing.
Heidi and I ran the 2nd OC Chili Race.
April
Heidi and I in the last OC Chili Race.
May
Palos Verdes Half Marathon with Rod, Jeff and Joan
Laguna Hills Half Marathon with Penny and Glenn
June
Fontana Half Marathon with Kelly, Jeff and Rod.
Team Jamba Juice!
My first Age Group Award in the Villa Park 5K!
July
I won my age group in the 10K
Pacing my sister-in-law, Kristi, to a 5K PR.
August
I met a new friend, Nadine, through Team Jamba Juice. She and I ran the LA Mud Run together and realized that we are living parallel lives. You will probably be hearing more about Nadine in the weeks to come.
I met Nadine in Long Beach for a couple of training runs. She and her running group know how to have fun.
September
Paced Kristi on another 5K PR. I like this trend!
Beautiful run in Back Bay
October
Blogger meet up with Aron. She helped me feel better about my disappointment at the Long Beach Marathon.
Celebrating with friends after Long Beach (my friend Stacey and her brother, Eric had run their first half)
Pacing Shannon in her first half marathon!
November
After pacing Kelly in her first marathon!
December
Hiking in the rain and mud with my family*
That about covers my year of running. 2010 was difficult personally, but as you can see, I had some great running moments. I am looking forward to even more great running experiences in 2011. Thanks for riding along with me.
Happy Running….
