I love to do this Year in Running review every December. It’s such a fun way to look back on all of the fantastic memories that running has gifted me. It’s hard to narrow them down but I will give it a try. My running shoes had lots of adventures this year!
Braving the snow in January.
First real snow of the season had the crew out and smiling.
Grand Canyon
We went to Arizona for a warm getaway only to visit during a cold snap. Had to take a short run through Grand Canyon during a mini blizzard.
March St. Patrick’s Day 4 miler
Cherry Blossom 10 miler
I was gifted with perfect weather for the Cherry Blossom and a house full of friends from near and far.
May in The Maldives and Singapore
Our whirlwind trip to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation offered up some fantastic running sites.
June had us jogging through Niagara Falls
That time I tried to explain to Jerry Seinfeld what a Ragnar relay was and why someone would actually pay to run one.
July 4th’s annual run into DC
Hiking in Aspen offered amazing views and clean, fresh air.
Sweltering in the summer heat
Our iced tea runs became quite popular in August.
September’s California’s wine country
Beautiful views for running and cycling.
Stand up Paddle boarding triathlon was new to me and a blast.
October was a breath of fresh air
The fall temps were just what we were waiting for. I perhaps got a little too over zealous with the mileage and ended up with an injury. I was out for 6 weeks.
November Namaste
No running in November but an amazing weekend of yoga with friends was the perfect way to kick off my birthday celebrations.
December Holiday Spirit
I was not about to let my running injury spoil my Holiday plans.
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says
My running shoes didn’t get to travel a whole lot this year (unless you count running at my parents, LOL) — but at least I added one state! One state at a time, right?
You had so many fun adventures in 2019! Hope 2020 is even better.
Deborah Brooks says
One state at a time indeed! Cheers to happy running to both of us in 2020
Catrina says
I joined your blog late in the year so 99% of your 2019 activities are completely new to me. What a fantastic year you had! So many interesting places and races. It’s a shame you got injured towards the end, but hey, you’re are working on your comeback.
I’ll remember to do that kind of review in 2020 – for most of 2019, I was injured.
Deborah Brooks says
Running injuries are the worst but I think, inevitable for all of us at some point. I did have lots of fantastic adventures this year. So glad that we have connected this year. Here’s to happy injury free running to both of us in 2020
Darlene says
Great minds think alike.
Great year of running and skirts.
Deborah Brooks says
Skirts are essential to great runs right?!
Melissa says
Love your year in review!!!
Deborah Brooks says
I had some great adventures!
Sandra D Laflamme says
What an awesome year of running you have had. So many great trips and places to see by running! I am sorry that injury is still plaguing you. Hopefully that will change in the new year!
Deborah Brooks says
I did have a fantastic year of running and I hope I am back to normal running by January. Thanks!
Kimberly Hatting says
You definitely traveled the world, and took the running shoes along with you 🙂 So many great adventures! Of course, Cherry Blossom is one of my top favs 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
I had forgotten how many places I visited until I did the recap.
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
This may sounds silly but I had no idea it snowed at the Grand Canyon. What an interesting but cool place to run! This year my running shoes took me around Central New Jersey a lot and along the beach, I ran a bit at my parents and in Vermont next to some cows.
Deborah Brooks says
I was in Vermont a few years back and it was gorgeous. Yes it does snow at the Grand Canyon 🙂 It was very beautiful
Wendy says
You had an amazing year–injury or not! I loved seeing all your travels. Here’s to an injury free 2020 and I hope we can have a meet-up!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes cheers to an injury free happy run year for both of us in 2020.
Kim G says
I love your year in running post – you ran in some really awesome places this year!
Deborah Brooks says
I had forgotten how much travel I did this past year!
Marcia says
You had some fantastic adventures! It was fun to see where your running shoes took you in 2019. Cheers to an amazing 2020!
Deborah Brooks says
I had forgotten about some of them until I went back to write this recap
Debbie @ Deb Runs says
Oh, I love reading everyones yearend wrap-ups. You had a wonderful year except for the injury that kept you off the trail for six weeks. Here’s to an even better 2020!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes over all I sure did have a great year of running
Jenn says
What a wonderful look back at an incredible year!
I had some fun and took on some new races, and I loved them all. I didn’t hit the goals I wanted to hit, but I guess it is what it is.
Can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store for both of us!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes here’s to happy healthy injury free running in 2020
Debbie Woodruff says
You’ve had quite a running year! It’s been fun following all of your adventures. I’m glad you’re on the road back after your injury.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks me too!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
What a great year!!! You ran in so many lovely places this year. I hope you are able to have that comeback soon. I know how frustrating injuries can be.
Deborah Brooks says
Yes I did have some great opportunities this past year
San says
Wow, you ran in some beautiful places and always with a big smile on your face. I definitely have to step up my game (with destinations, not smile. Running always makes me smile) 😉
Deborah Brooks says
Running does have a way of doing that doesn’t it!?
Liz Dexter says
What a lovely post and an excellent year!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks Liz 🙂
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says
You got miles in in so many cool places this year!! Happy Holidays to you, wishing you a 2020 full of awesome runs!
Deborah Brooks says
I really did!Happy 2020 to you as well
Zenaida Arroyo says
So many great memories this year! I had forgotten that you ran in so many fun places this year. Here to running pain free in 2020!!
Deborah Brooks says
It was fun to look back on!