This year I ran. A lot. Without really thinking about it, I ran 13 races in 2013. I had some good races, some great races and a few not so great races, but I’m proud of them all. Without further ado, here are my top five races in 2013:
- Nike Women’s 1/2 Marathon. I loved this race because of the great swag and the fun, primarily female environment.
- The Annapolis 10 Miler. This race was tough, no doubt. In retrospect, I probably shouldn’t have run it and ended up starting physical therapy shortly thereafter. However, I really pushed myself (for better or for worse) and started to believe that I could be a better runner. It was kind of a turning point for me.
- Clarendon Day Double. This was my first time running two races in one day and while it was tough, it was kinda awesome!
- Richmond Marathon. There’s not much more I can say about this race that I haven’t said, so just check out my recap. It was an amazing experience, in short!
- SOME Turkey Trot. This was my first real run post marathon and I PR’ed to boot! Can’t get much better than that!
What is your top race of 2013?
So many great race memories from 2013! I know Richmond will always be a great memory for you! My top race experience from 2013 was the Perfect 10 10K in Reston. This is one race I definitely want to make sure I run again in 2014.
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I might check that out next year — sounds like a great race! We should definitely try and meet up at a race in 2014!
Every time I read about your races, it makes me wish I’d been a runner when I lived in DC. Ther are so many great races! I’ve run several times when visiting since then, and cannot wait to run Cherry blossom in April! Happy New Year!
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I’ll be at Cherry Blossom either running or volunteering, so I’ll hope to meet you then!
You had such a great running year! My favorite race of 2013 was my marathon earlier this month. My 2nd favorite was the <a href="http://www.enjoyingthecourse.com/2013/08/monday-monday-2.html"Sprinkler Sprint I did with my husband on my birthday.
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Love your marathon recap — and your outfit 🙂
Great races! Without really thinking about it, my sister and I did 13 races this year too! We think you should add a Disney race to your schedule next year! That for sure would make your top 5 of 2014! Happy NYE!
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I agree — I would LOVE to run disney! 🙂
sooo many great races! What fun 🙂 you had a good year!! My top race was the Pittsburgh Half. I kind of got lazy after that but continued to travel and have fun.
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I don’t really think you can call yourself lazy — I know how much you work out!! 🙂
Great highlights of your running year! You had a really great 2013 for running. Now 2014 will build on that.
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Great races! It was my first year of running, so my first race was the best, but the Color Run was fun (partly because my 2 daughters ran with me).
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My top race of 2013 also includes an Annapolis… the TSC Annapolis Half Marathon (despite the Navy Memorial Bridge). I am impressed you ran the Annapolis 10 Miler-August in MD it is a scorcher!
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Love this idea! I think I might do this next year when I am doing 14 in 14
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There’s a Turkey Trot in Arlington (http://www.ccapca.org/turkeytrot.htm) that benefits three local charities. It’s a lot of fun; very low-key.