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Year of Running 2015

December 6, 2015 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC55 Comments

The past two years I’ve linked up with Amanda from Miss Zippy for her annual Year of Running link up. I’ve always loved it and definitely planned to link up again this year…that is until Amanda decided to switch gears and stop blogging and focus more on her awesome podcast (you can find that here – go check it out!). Since she’s moved on, I asked Amanda if she minded if I took over her Year of Running Link Up and she graciously agreed. I’m really excited to carry on her tradition! I’ve added a couple of questions to her list, so those of you who’ve played along with Amanda in the past will see a couple new ones thrown in there!

Year of Running 2015

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That’s it! Enjoy reading other year of running posts and pat yourself on the back for making it to December. 

  • Best race experience: This is really hard because I raced twenty times this year and I’ve had so many great experiences. I think that I’m going to go with the Wineglass Marathon though for my best race experience. I loved the course, the weather was perfect and even though the last few miles were a struggle, I set my marathon PR at that race and it was my first sub-5 marathon. 
  • Best run: This summer I had an excellent 18 mile run during marathon training. I felt strong, I was really in my running groove and it was just a really fun run with my group of girls that I train with. It was one of those runs where everything just clicks!
  • Best new piece of running gear: This one is easy – by far my favorite new piece of gear is my Garmin Forerunner 220 (you can read my review here). I love this thing and have never regretted buying it. A close second is all the amazing new Oiselle I bought this year. I went a bit overboard in August but you know, when you look good you run well. Right? πŸ™‚
  • Best running advice you’ve received this year: “Run the mile you’re in.” This is a pretty common quote but someone recommended this me before a marathon and it really helps to just focus on each individual mile instead of what you have left to tackle. 
  • Most inspirational runner: I’m inspired by so many runners and by so many stories. This is always the hardest question. So I’m going to punt a bit and say that I’m most inspired by the everyday runner. Women like my Oiselle teammate Jackie, who has a full time job, two young kids and ran a 3:08 at Marine Corps this year (and she had a bad day). Women like my friend Jess who jumped in to run Wineglass with me with very little notice and rocked it (and then completed Racetober with me by running the Army Ten & PRed at Marine Corps just a couple weeks later).  Women like my friends Mar and Cynthia who balance work, life, kids (for Cynthia) with their fitness. And so many more!  
  • Favorite picture from a run or race this year: Marine Corps mile 22This picture is probably my favorite race picture ever. The story of the race behind it (MCM) is here.
  • Race experience you would repeat in a heartbeat: Of course, my answer to this is Richmond. I love the city, love the race (both the marathon and the half marathon) and will probably try my best to run Richmond (full or half) every year that I can. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. 
  • If you could sum up your year in a couple of words what would they be? Exciting. From work to home to running, this year has been really exciting and I’ve been so blessed. Can’t wait to see what 2016 will bring!

[Tweet “read all about my year in running & share how your year went!! “]

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


Comments

  1. Annette @ Sweating Through Life says

    December 6, 2015 at 9:41 am

    I love that picture! This is a great idea. I love looking at my year in review.
    Annette @ Sweating Through Life recently posted…The Power of 3My Profile

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  2. misszippy says

    December 6, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    So glad you continued the tradition! And I love that you added in favorite race photo–yours is excellent!
    misszippy recently posted…My podcast is live!My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 6, 2015 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks for passing it along to me πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Margaret says

    December 6, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Awesome, glad you’re doing the linkup! I was just thinking the other day that I might just use the template to do my own year in running post again anyway (did the linkup with Miss Zippy for past three years), so this is exciting!
    Margaret recently posted…Friday Five: Dream RacesMy Profile

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  4. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    December 6, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    awesome you’re continuing the tradition! I added my link and may edit my post a bit to include a favorite photo. πŸ™‚ great idea!
    Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: Running the StatesMy Profile

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  5. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    December 6, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Looks like you had a year to remember of running! What a fun link up. I am going to try to link up a little crazed right now!
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Ultimate Coffee Date-DecemberMy Profile

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  6. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    December 7, 2015 at 7:51 am

    I LOVE that picture of you. Pictures usually say it all, and that one of you most certainly does!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…2015: My Year of RunningMy Profile

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    • Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

      December 7, 2015 at 7:53 am

      PS thanks for starting a link up. I wrote my year of running post last night not even realizing that you had started a link up. But my post fits perfectly with your theme. πŸ™‚
      Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…2015: My Year of RunningMy Profile

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      • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

        December 7, 2015 at 8:04 am

        Yay!!!! So glad that worked out!

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  7. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Oh yes, I love that picture of you!!! You had an amazing year. I can’t wait to see what 2016 brings for you.

    I’m looking forward to contributing my post! Thanks for hosting.
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…A Whole Bunch of NothingMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 7, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      yay! please do – I can’t wait to read it!

      Reply
  8. Marcia says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Cheers to a fabulous year! Love that pic of you!
    Marcia recently posted…Weekly Wrap: Party EditionMy Profile

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  9. jenn says

    December 7, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Love this! You’ve had a great year! I need to start organizing my thoughts to follow along!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 7, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      Awesome – be sure to link up your post πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    So much fun! I still love that picture of you – epic! I’ll definitely be joining in on this link up. πŸ™‚
    Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Pistachio Pear Honey Yogurt {lactose, gluten & soy free} + GIVEAWAYMy Profile

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  11. Carmy says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    LOVE the little tidbit of run the mile you’re in. There’s no need to psych yourself out for the next few miles so focusing on the one you’re in is amazing advice.
    Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run #37My Profile

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  12. MCM Mama Runs says

    December 7, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Funny, I already had this on my list of posts to write to wrap up the year, so I’ll add mine on Wednesday.

    I love that picture of you. It is totally the best.picture.ever.
    MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Three party weekendMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 7, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Yay – I can’t wait to read your post. And yeah, my friend Taylor captured a perfect moment πŸ™‚

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  13. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    December 7, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    This was an amazing year for you. You’ve made so much progress in your running too, so proud of you! I’m working on my year in running post now, but it won’t be up til after Xmas. Glad to see the linkup will be open for a while πŸ™‚

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  14. Juliana @ 4 Well Rules says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    what a great year! i will definitely be joining your linkup soon πŸ™‚

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 7, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      I’ll be happy to have you πŸ™‚ You’ve had quite the year yourself! πŸ™‚

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  15. Jessica says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    What a great year recap!! Love that you do this.
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  16. Angie @ Pace with Grace says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    So great to read your running highlights from 2015 and you had such a stellar year! A lot to be proud of!
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  17. Natalie says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:01 am

    I love this!! What a wonderful year of running for you and congrats on your marathon PR!! I would love to join in – I’ll start working on it. Great idea!

    Reply
  18. jill conyers says

    December 8, 2015 at 5:16 am

    This is a great idea for a post and a link up. Nice!
    jill conyers recently posted…Goals 2016My Profile

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  19. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I was hoping the Year of Running linkup would live on, awesome! Congrats on a great year! Running the mile you’re in really does work!
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Ultimate Coffee Date – December 2015My Profile

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  20. Sharita says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Congrats on an awesome year of running! I absolutely love Richmond, and now I’ve got my mom and dad running the half with me next year. Nothing beats the vibe and especially that last .25 (or so) of downhill bliss!!!
    Sharita recently posted…Class Review: The Dailey Method DC Barre StudioMy Profile

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  21. Jennifer @ Run Jenny Run says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Awww yay glad you are continuing the Year in Review from MIss Zippy, love these posts. You had such a great year, Courtney and such an inspiration. Can’t wait to see is to come in 2016!
    Jennifer @ Run Jenny Run recently posted…2015 Chicago Marathon Race Recap Part 2My Profile

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  22. Patty @ Reach Your PEak says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    20 races? thats awesome!! I love that pic of you as well. I’ve thought about doing richmond one day…perhaps in 2017! Next fall I’m doing NYCM again.
    Patty @ Reach Your PEak recently posted…Big Chill 5K Race RecapMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 8, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Yay for NYC!!!

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  23. Sandra Laflamme says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Oh how I love that pic! You look like you are having such a blast. Also, you can’t go wrong with a new garmin! I just love new running gear and gadgets!
    Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Thermoball Jacket from The North Face Review & GiveawayMy Profile

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  24. Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says

    December 9, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I did Amanda’s Year in Review last year and am so glad to see you are continuing the tradition! It looks like you had an amazing year in running – 20 races is seriously impressive!
    Laura @ This Runner’s Recipes recently posted…Set Bold Yet Realistic Goals for 2016My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 9, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks Laura – the tradition was WAY too fun not to continue!

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  25. Tamieka@ Fitballingrunningmom says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    OMG that MCM picture is the GREATEST!!!!

    I have heard great things about Richmond….may have to add it to the schedule at some point.

    Great advice…..β€œRun the mile you’re in.” I really like that!!

    Congrats on a great running year!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 10, 2015 at 10:24 am

      Definitely add Richmond – it’s an INCREDIBLE race. I think you’d love it! πŸ™‚

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  26. Elaine says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    This is a great idea to sum up your running year. I’ve never done a link-up before so I will try to do my first one here. I love your running picture!

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  27. Melissa @ See Dav Run says

    December 12, 2015 at 9:29 am

    What an amazing picture, and reflection to boot! I definitely feel you on the running advice – so easy to lose sight of the mile you’re in for the end result πŸ™‚ here’s to 2016 and another great year of running!

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  28. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:10 am

    I’m so glad you are keeping the tradition alive! It’s always fun to look back and see how far you’ve come. My year in running was quite horrible but at least doing my own look back helped me see the good too. Thanks!

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  29. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:10 am

    So glad you kept up this linkup. I love recapping my year of running. Also your favourite photo is AMAZING!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 15, 2015 at 9:34 am

      Thanks for joining in! πŸ™‚

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  30. Leana says

    December 15, 2015 at 11:14 am

    You have had such an amazing year Courtney! You run with such joy and heart. I have no doubt that 2016 will bring great things for you! And great survey! I will have to play along sometime in the next week or two!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 15, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Yes, please do!!! And thank you – I think the same thing about you, Leana!

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  31. Kylie mcgRaw says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I definitely think that more running = more speed! You had such a great year. Can’t wait to see what you’re capable of in 2016! So glad we’ve connected!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 16, 2015 at 10:20 am

      Aw, thanks lady!! I’m excited to see what 2016 has in store for you as well!

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  32. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    LOVE that picture and love reading about your awesome 2015!

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  33. Amy@NaughtyYogaGirl.com says

    December 17, 2015 at 10:28 am

    Awww …. I love that you did this!!! I had to stop my running for the past couple of months due to an injury so I’m too frustrated to do my own, but I’m going to keep this in mind for next year. Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Carly @ Fine Fit Day says

    December 18, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Thanks so much for keeping this link up going! My favorite running posts to read all year! πŸ™‚ I totally remember when you posted that race photo on social – it is one of the best I’ve ever seen.

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  35. James says

    December 19, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    What a great idea and congrats on a great site…hope you don’t mind me joining in the linkup – I think I did everything ok πŸ™‚ Happy Holidays and best of luck with your running and racing!

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  36. Karen says

    December 21, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    Congrats on a great year! I love when you get a great race pic that captures your emotion πŸ™‚ \You had a very busy year of running! 20 is a lot of races. I loved Richmond too, I ran the half, it was a picture perfect day!
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  37. Lauren @ Lauren Runs says

    December 22, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    Awesome year! Thanks for continuing the tradition! I think the hardest question for me was who inspires you? Uh, everyone?!

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  38. Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says

    December 23, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I was just getting started this time last year so this is the first I’ve heard about the link up and I’m so glad you decided to keep it up. When I saw it I knew I wanted to participate. You my friend have had a great year! I love what you chose as best advice, Run the Mile your In! This is so true! I’m in taper and little over 2 weeks out from my first marathon. I don’t know if I can do it but I know I can run one mile then another then another. Thanks for this and can’t wait to see what 2016 brings us both! Merry Christmas to you!!!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      December 23, 2015 at 10:41 am

      OMG, YES you can do it! Enjoy every moment (even the tough ones – and there will be some tough ones) – your first marathon is amazing!!!

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  39. Tedi @ Running with Infertility says

    December 27, 2015 at 10:56 am

    I’m going to have to remember that “Run the Mile you’re in” for the Dopey Challenge in a week.

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  40. Elizabeth says

    December 28, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I had a lot of fun reading along during Racetober. 2015 was a good running year! I’m excited to read about your sub 2 in 2016. πŸ™‚

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  41. Kim W says

    December 30, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I love this idea and really enjoyed looking back on my year. I have a question – how the heck do you “grab a button”? I linked to your blog and inserted the picture from your button but I don’t have a clue how to do it properly (and I *know* I did it wrong). TIA!

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