Well, 2020 sure threw us all for loop! While many of us, me included, were gearing up for a stellar year of racing and running, everything got canceled. But, for us runners, running isn’t canceled. We powered through and pushed on through a crazy and unprecedented year. Here is a recap of my 2020 year in running.
Running isn’t canceled-A look back at my year in running 2020
January 2020
Oh, so many possibilities ahead! I was just coming back from a hip injury and was excited to run in New York City. Running across the Brooklyn Bridge was forever on my bucket list. I did a City Running Tour (which was fabulous) and my guide took me to all the best spots. Running over the bridge was everything I hoped and more even on a cold NYC day. Bonus, I got to meet both Darlene and Cari for the first time for a glass of wine.
February 2020
New Orleans Rock N Roll Half here we come! We made the most of our racecation in the Big Easy. A few of us brought along our husbands as well. What a fun place to explore and run. Who knew it would be our only real in person race of 2020? Carpe Diem as they say!
March 2020
Well, I was in Las Vegas (as my husband had a work event) when all hell broke loose. Thankfully, I was able to get in a hike to the Red Rocks and a run down to see the “Welcome to Las Vegas” Sign. Another bucket list item checked off.
April 2020
And just like that, my Cherry Blossom 10 miler went virtual and that was the start of the year of virtual races. Little did we know it would be the first of many. It was a beautiful day and we ran the 10 miles together. This was my longest run of 2020. Again, who knew? Also, our first of many Zoom Running Blogger chats. Uncanceled Project virtual runs became the norm.
May 2020
Uncanceled Project Runs continued to fill my weeks as they pretty much ran into each other. Solo runs became the norm which was probably one of the hardest running transitions for me.
June 2020
After running and coaching girls on the run programs for the last 13 seasons, I ran the 5K solo virtually.
July 2020
I did a lot more cycling than running in July. We returned cautiously to some group running.
August 2020
I drove my son out to school at IU and was afforded a beautiful day for a quick run through my favorite campus.
September 2020
I was happy to see my crew for this running clinic on injury prevention.
October 2020
Well this was not the Wine Glass Half Marathon girls’ weekend we had planned. We got it done virtually of course.
November 2020
My goal was to get back to 10K base feeling good. I was sad to miss my usual Thanksgiving 10K Turkey Trot but I did manage to get out and do it virtually. I felt great that day and the cooler temps are always a boost to me.
December 2020
Spending the month in Aruba was such a nice break from all of the craziness at home. Admittedly, running in the heat and humidity is not my favorite but it sure is hard to beat the views. Probably my favorite running photo of 2020.
What’s to come in 2021?
I have no idea! But for a year of so many cancelations, it is always fun to look back on the year of running. I definitely tried to make the most of it. Running isn’t canceled and I plan to keep on it into the new year. Where did your feet take you this year?
Thanks for helping to make the Runners’ Roundup a huge success by visiting all of the hosts: Laura, Me, Debbie, Jen, Lisa
And you did make the most of 2020, Deborah! I agree, that photo of you in Aruba is a great photo!
I’m glad that you have so many happy running photos to share – they make up for all the missing finish line photos this year.
I remember your trip to Las Vegas when everything suddenly shut down. Good for you for getting it done in time!
Running photos always make me happy. They do make up for those temporarily missed finish lines
It’s kind of weird to think that a few things happened this year before the pandemic started. I sometimes feel like this has been going on for the whole year! It’s crazy how much we had to adjust this year but runners figured it out and made the most of it. Hopefully we will start to get back to a little more normalcy in 2021!
We did learn to make the most of it and learn how to adapt to our temporary normals
Indeed, running persevered through all the other cancellations. Lucky us 😉 Despite all the turmoil and stress of 2020, I will look back on it as a fantastic year of growth. I always say we cannot always control our circumstances, but our attitude is all on us. Let’s hope for an even stronger 2021 😉
I completely agree!
It is amazing how we all made the most of 2020. Just think how great 2021 will be.
One of my highest was meeting you! And my Bermuda race-cation with Marcis and Cari.
Who knew how bloggers would play such an important part of my year!
I was so glad that we were able to meet up this year! It has been great to get closer to you all this year
My feet did take me to new places in & around my own town — and that was absolutely a plus. It pushed me out of my comfort zone.
You still had adventures in 2021, for sure!
I would happily run in heat & humidity if it was on a beach, just sayin’. 🙂 Enjoy!
I did still manage to have a few adventures!
Great job keeping such a positive attitude through all the race cancelations! Your trip to Aruba is making me jealous- it looks like such a fun time and gorgeous place to visit!
It is a very relaxing place and right now a lot safer than home so I am soaking it all in for now
The best thing about running is that it’s so adaptable. Now that we’re looking back at it, this may not have been the year that any of us planned on, but it makes sense that 2020 running was so good. You worked so hard on your recovery and now you’re all set to tackle whatever 2021 has to throw at us.
Thanks I sure hope so!
Isn’t that the rub? That we have no idea what to expect in 2021! We are seeing more races come back to life, but I’m not comfortable with some of them: too big, too unregulated, too unpredictable.
I love your Aruba pictures. It looks like you are having the best time and I’m so happy for you.
Thanks! Yes I don’t races coming back by me anytime soon and I am not sure I am ready for them yet anyway
It feels weird now to look back on races and group events before the pandemic started. You had such a positive attitude and were so adaptable throughout a hard year. Hopefully 2021 feels more normal, including for running!
Thanks and I sure hope so for all of us
What a great month-by-month look back at 2020. The picture from the Indiana University campus is stunning and yes, I love that running photo of you, too!
It was a keeper 🙂 thanks