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Year of Running 2016

December 4, 2016 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC46 Comments

This is my second year hosting the Year of Running link up – first started by Amanda of Miss Zippy. It’s a lot of fun and easy to play along – answer all the questions in your own blog post, add my button (if you choose) and add your link to the link up. I always love reading everyone’s answers. The link up will remain open through the first week of January! note: this post contains affiliate links.

year of running linkup

Here’s how this works: 

  1. Grab my button below.
  2. Answer the following questions.
  3. Link up your blog post below! 

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  • Best race experience: I ended up racing 19 times this year and had a number of awesome race experiences. I think in terms of best overall experience I’m going to go with the Shamrock Half Marathon. While the weather was terrible, this race really showed me what I was made of and there is nothing like getting faster with each of the final miles. Plus, finally going sub-2 was just an incredible experience. 
  • Best run: Easy – all the super fun snow runs that Caitlin and I had over the winter. We had a blast running all over the city in our YakTrax! 
  • Best new piece of running gear: I didn’t really buy any new running gear per se, but did buy lots of new running clothes. I’d have to say that my best purchase was probably the Yaktrax because they provided me so much joy during winter running! 
  • Best running advice you’ve received this year: Master the discomfort. This came from the awesome notes that Oiselle includes in its orders and it stuck with me. 
  • Most inspirational runner: I’m inspired by so many runners and by so many stories. This is always the hardest question. In an Olympic year, there are so many choices but I’m going to go with Kate Grace who went after it in such a gusty and inspiring way. She’s such a boss. 
  • Favorite picture from a run or race this year: This picture captures the pure joy I had running the Chicago Marathon. Such a wonderful experience – I absolutely loved it! 
Mile 17 pic

Picture courtesy of my friend Kelly – about.me/kellywils0n

  • Race experience you would repeat in a heartbeat: Chicago for sure. Without a doubt. Easy question! 
  • If you could sum up your year in a couple of words what would they be? Mind opening. I thought I knew what I could do, running – wise and I blew past what I thought my limits were. 

Link up your Year of Running post below – I’ll try to get to each post before the end of the year!

 

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Comments

  1. Zenaida Arroyo says

    December 4, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    I am glad you enjoyed running the Chicago Marathon and would do it again in a heartbeat. 🙂 I like that advice from Oiselle. I must remember it as I train for my half marathon this winter.

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 4, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      It’s a good reminder!

      Reply
  2. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    December 4, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    You had an awesome year Courtney! That is a great pic – love how much you enjoyed Chicago.

    This post is always a fun one to read – I’ll be sure to link up!
    Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…Last coffee date of 2016My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 4, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      Yay – can’t wait to read your answers, Michelle!

      Reply
  3. Hollie Sick says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:56 am

    I think Shamrock was everyones “bad” race moment. That weather was crazy but we needed it to move on with the year You had a great year of running, congrats.

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 5, 2016 at 7:56 am

      Thanks Hollie – 2016 was a good year for my running, for sure!

      Reply
  4. Pippa says

    December 5, 2016 at 11:35 am

    Oh I think I’ll have to get involved in this! I’m sure you’ll see a post up on my blog soon 😉 I’d love to run Chicago one day, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see! Reykjavik Half Marathon was my absolute race highlight of the year, I loved it so so much!

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 6, 2016 at 11:18 am

      Oh that sounds like it would be amazing!!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    December 5, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    I love this: “I thought I knew what I could do, running – wise and I blew past what I thought my limits were.” You are such an inspiration to me! I am ready to put in the work and see what happens when I push my own limits next year!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 5, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Thanks Jennifer – you inspire the heck out of me! I’m going to see if I can make being in Philly for the marathon work – I’d love to cheer you on!

      Reply
  6. Tara says

    December 5, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    This is such a fun post, Courtney; I can hardly wait to see how you tear it up again next year – woo hoo! I think you’ve motivated me to publish a post, just so I can participate…to be continued. 😉

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Yes! Please do, friend. Looking forward to it!

      Reply
  7. Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons says

    December 7, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Congratulations on a fantastic year of running! And thanks for the motivation to get a 2016 recap post up – here’s my year in running:
    http://www.marathonsandmacarons.com/2016/12/07/year-running-2016/
    Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons recently posted…Year of Running 2016My Profile

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  8. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    December 7, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    Congrats on having such a great year! It was exciting to watch you knock out so many PR’s. Looking forward to what’s next!
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Marathon Runfessions – November 2016My Profile

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  9. Emily @ Out and About says

    December 7, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Congratulations on an amazing year of running! I love that picture of you running in the Chicago Marathon, too – so much energy and joy! Cheers to an even more incredible 2017 to come. Thanks for hosting this link-up – I plan on joining in sometime within the next few weeks. =)

    Reply
  10. Alaina @ The Simple Peach says

    December 7, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    You have had quite the year and it’s been so fun to follow along! Can’t wait to see what 2017 brings for you. I will be linking up next week 🙂
    Alaina @ The Simple Peach recently posted…5 Winter Running Must HavesMy Profile

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  11. Heather Debelak says

    December 8, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    Great recap! It is really fun to look back and reflect on some of the year’s best moments. I added mine to the linkup and I can honestly say this put me in a really great mood!

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 8, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      Yay – I think it’s a really fun way to end the year as well 🙂

      Reply
  12. Wendy says

    December 8, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    What a great year you’ve had! It’s amazing what we can do when we challenge ourselves. Thank you for hosting the link-up. First time participating…I’ll see if I can work it!

    Reply
  13. Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudder says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:04 am

    I’m glad you had such an awesome year and a great experience at Chicago! I entered the marathon lottery this year so I’ll find out next week if I’m in- I know it’s a long shot but I hope I get in! I want my first marathon to be a big one!
    Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudder recently posted…2016: A Year in Running & RacingMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 9, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      That’s awesome! I hope you get in as well. If you don’t consider raising money for RMHC – I wrote about the amazing experience I had. I wouldn’t run Chicago any other way, honestly!

      Reply
  14. Tedi @ running with infertility says

    December 11, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    What an exciting year you’ve had!

    Reply
  15. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:21 am

    Master the discomfort. I like that. Well, not the discomfort part but that saying. Gotta work on that one…as always! Thanks for hosting the link up. I love looking back over the year.
    Angela @ happy fit mama recently posted…Year of Running 2016My Profile

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  16. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:35 am

    Your year was epic! It’s been so fun to watch you crush your goals. I cannot wait to see what’s next for you!

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  17. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:22 am

    A little late to the party! You had a fabulous year and it fun to watch you crush your goals. Thanks for the link up
    Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…Looking Back On My Year in Running 2016My Profile

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  18. Kimberly Hatting says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    You had a great year, indeed. It’s been great following all of your accomplishments!!! Here’s to a fantastic 2017!

    Reply
  19. Clarinda says

    December 18, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    You look so incredibly happy running Chicago! Probably one of the best race photos I’ve ever seen.

    Congrats on your sub-2 half marathon. That is so exciting.

    PS I wasn’t blogging at the end of 2015, so didn’t realize that Miss Zippy’s site was no longer. I was still going to do a Year of Running post now that I’m blogging again, so I’m incredibly excited to see that you picked this end-of-year link-up. Yay!
    Clarinda recently posted…Week In Review 12/18My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 18, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you – I’m so glad you are still going to participate in the linkup 🙂

      Reply
  20. Leana says

    December 19, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Courtney, congratulations on a fantastic year! Your dedication and enthusiasm continue to inspire me. All the best for 2017!
    Leana recently posted…Year of Running 2016My Profile

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  21. Lisa @ MIle by Mile says

    December 20, 2016 at 5:08 am

    Congrats on a great year! You look so happy running in Chicago!
    Lisa @ MIle by Mile recently posted…Year of Running 2016My Profile

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  22. Jill @ RunEatSnap says

    December 20, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    Yay! This is my second year participating. I love this linkup! Also, that’s a great picture of you running the Chicago marathon. Running pictures are the best (or worst, sometimes LOL)!
    Jill @ RunEatSnap recently posted…End of Year Review: Running in 2016My Profile

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  23. Mai says

    December 22, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    This is a great idea. This is my first year of linking up. 🙂 Congrats on finishing the Chicago marathon. I’ll be running that next year! I’m so excited. Will you be running it again?

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 23, 2016 at 9:34 am

      You will love it! And no – I’m running Berlin this fall!

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      • MaI says

        December 23, 2016 at 11:28 am

        Oh, are you going to run all 6 world marathons? That’s my goal, but I’ll have to figure out how to get faster to run Boston. Lol

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        • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

          December 23, 2016 at 6:21 pm

          Yes, that’s my goal. Boston will be last – I’ll need a few years to get faster and older 🙂

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          • Mai says

            December 23, 2016 at 6:22 pm

            That’s so exciting! How many have you done so far? I’ve only done NYC and Chicago is my next one. I can’t wait to hear about your Berlin one. 🙂 Good luck!

  24. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    December 23, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    I agree, the picture of you running in the Chicago Marathon is so fun! I’m working on my linkup and hope to post it early next week.

    Merry Christmas, Courtney!
    Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Giving Running A Shot Can Result In A Lifetime Of EnjoymentMy Profile

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  25. Lucy Edwards says

    December 23, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    Thanks for hosting this again! Chicago sounds incredible. Happy Christmas!

    Reply
  26. Tamieka says

    December 27, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    I have heard such great things about Chicago Marathon…glad you enjoyed it!!

    Congrats on a great racing year!!

    Looking forward to 2107!

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  27. Meg G says

    December 28, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    So fun to read about your year, Chicago may be a bucket list marathon for me! Congrats on a great year and good luck in 2017!! My post can be found here: http://maximumpace.com/max-pace-blog/yearofrunning2016

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  28. Steve Bonthone says

    December 29, 2016 at 8:16 am

    Great post! I found this through my wife, Allison aka The Running Princess, and have just done my own post here – https://stevebonthronept.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/my-year-of-running-2016/

    Have a great New Year when it comes and wish you lots of happy, memorable runs and blogging in 2017 🙂

    Reply
  29. San says

    December 29, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    What a great year, Courtney. I love the last photo!
    Thanks for hosting this linkup! It’s great to reflect on the year!
    San recently posted…Our ChristmasMy Profile

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  30. Elaine @myRUNexperiment says

    December 29, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Finally linking up! I enjoyed doing this last year, I couldn’t pass it up this year. Love the Chicago photo! I’m looking forward to running it in 2017.

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  31. Laura @ Laura : Fat 2 Fit says

    December 30, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    Congrats on what sounds like an amazing year of running! 🙂 Definitely think I may have to get some Yaktrax for the winter months, had a very frosty/icy morning this morning and it was very difficult to run on.. I can only imagine the ease with these!

    Thanks for the linkup! I’ve loved linking up and reading everyones recaps for the year!
    Laura @ Laura : Fat 2 Fit recently posted…Training Diary // Cambridge Half Marathon // Week 2 RecapMy Profile

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  32. Erica @ Erica Finds says

    December 31, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    That Chicago photo is amazing! You had such a great year. I love that you pushed the limits and then crushed them! Can’t wait to see what you do in 2017!

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  33. Jennifer says

    December 31, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Congrats on a great year my friend! You worked incredibly hard and the results showed. Excited to see what 2017 has in store for you!

    Reply

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