Tis the season to look back on all of the many miles run and races completed throughout 2016. This is where having a blog is so helpful because who can remember all the crazy amount of races you signed for? Here is a quick “run down” of my year of running 2016.
Year of Running 2016
3 5K’s
2 Destination races
Skirts Sports ambassador retreat and 5K
Hershey Half Weekend
1 5 Miler
5 10K’s
1 Relay Race
1 Indoor Triathlon
2 Sprint Triathlons
Countless Runs with my MRTT group
Not to sound sappy but these are the best of them all! For me it is not so much the races that stand out but the everyday runs with my BRF’s that are the most memorable. I am so lucky to have found my tribe of amazing friends.
What a year it’s been! I had forgotten about some of these runs and it’s been great fun to look back. I can’t wait to see what next year brings for me.
How was your year in running? Favorite moments?
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
You had one amazing year! I’m impressed with how much you did. Can’t wait to see what 2017 brings!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks me too!
Lisa @ Mile by Mile says
Looks like you had a great year with lots of fun races!
Deborah Brooks says
I did!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I have one more run this weekend before my year is over. You have had a great year- congrats! Lots of variety too!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks it’s always fun to look back and good luck w yours this weekend
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Such a solid year for you! You were really well rounded, and most importantly, injury free and having fun!
Deborah Brooks says
For me keeping it to the shorter races was key for injury prevention.
Marcia says
Cheers to a wonderful year! Wow you did a lot of 10ks. That’s a hard distance to come by around here. Can’t wait to see what 2017 brings.
Deborah Brooks says
10K is my new favorite distance we have a lot in the spring and fall around here.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
The one thing that stands out to me about all your runs is that you are surrounded by friends! One thing I’ve learned this year is how much running friends mean to me! I plan to make more of that next year.
Deborah Brooks says
Yes that is the best part of running for me. Having my tribe is so important
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says
Ooh, I want to do this!
You’ve done a lot of racing! I’ve enjoyed reading about them over the year. Here’s to a great 2017!
Deborah Brooks says
It’s really fun to look back on all of the memories
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
What an amazing year of running! You had a great one. Mine wasn’t as exciting this year, but I loved nearly every minute of it!
Deborah Brooks says
That’s what counts!
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says
You had such an incredible running year! A lot to be proud of there.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It is fun to look back
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands says
So many great memories and such a great year in review! Can’t wait to see what next year brings!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks me too!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
I always love looking back at the end of the year and seeing all that I accomplished. One common theme for you in 2016 was definitely running with friends!
Deborah Brooks says
Absolutely could not have done it without them
Marsha says
It’s been a tough one for me with the new diagnosis of arthritis in my knee. I’ve had to back down to the 5K in 2 half marathons that I was registered for. I am revamping my entire running schedule. I’m hoping I can do the Indy Mini in May. It will be my 20th time for that event. Needless to say this has not been my best running year, but I’m trying to learn from it and make the best of it!
Deborah Brooks says
Sorry to hear that your knee is bothering you. I’ve had my share of running injuries as well and I have learned that sticking to shorter distances works better for me. I have to do a race in Indy one of these days~
Marsha says
Thanks Deborah! 5Ks may become my race of choice in 2017 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Those count too!!
Mikki says
What a great post. You have had an amazing year of fitness and friendship. How fun.
Deborah Brooks says
It’s the friends that make it all worth to me. They are the icing on my cake
Pippa says
My favourite running moment of the year was a post-race run I took the day after my first ever half marathon in Reykjavik. It was just absolutely gorgeous, plus it was great to run just for the thrill of it. <3
Deborah Brooks says
That does sound exciting!
Ariana says
Woohoo! What an awesome year of running! Looking back I realize this was definitely my strongest year of racing! Here’s to a kickass 2017 👊
Deborah Brooks says
Right back at you!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Holy cow you’ve done a LOT! You should be so proud!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks it has been a busy year!
Amy says
Love it! Very inpressing and motivating! Somany adventures, so many more miles and smiles! I was just thinking of compiling my year review and this has truly motivated me to just sit down and dow it!
here’s more adventures, miles and smiles in 2017!
Deborah Brooks says
It is fun to look back for sure!
Heather says
Looks like you had an amazing 2016! Thanks for stopping by to read my 2016 recap, and I hope those Hoka’s work out for you! I hope you have an amazing 2017!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much and happy running
Mary Long says
What a fabulous year of rewarding accomplishments! Congrats!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much Mary it was a fun one indeed
Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says
You have had a great year! I’ve got one more race to go before I can recap my year in racing and I’m not even going to start a post for fear of jinxing myself!
You have a lot of 10k’s around you. I wish we had more, for some reason we don’t.
Deborah Brooks says
You do not want to jinx yourself!! Good luck
Michelle @ Fruition Fitness says
I loved that! You look so hardcore in your tri picture! Here’s to another great year ahead!
Deborah Brooks says
Ha ha thanks! Yes here’s to another great year indeed
Jill Conyers says
Awesome year of running Deborah. My year of running is ending with the fewest miles ever but I ran happy 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
That’s okay! Running happy and healthy is what it’s all about
Kristina says
I agree.
I’ve been running for 6 months now (6 to go) but I’m still happy. haha 😀 I feel great and that’s the best feeling ever 🙂
kalee says
Wow! You have been busy!! It’s so awesome that a hobby can not only help you feel better, energized and be healthier – but it can open up the door for so many experiences and friendships!
Deborah Brooks says
The friendships are the best part by far!
Coco says
What a great way to look back on a great year! Love the big collage.
Deborah Brooks says
Ah thanks! It’s a fun way to look back on everything for sure
abbey sharp says
It sounds like you had a great year!! Cheers to you!!!!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes indeed thanks
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
What an awesome year of miles and smiles :).
Deborah Brooks says
That’s a great way to put it thanks
Toni says
Congrats on an awesome year, looks amazing!!! You made alot of amazing running memories this year.
Deborah Brooks says
So many memories that’s the best part
Autumn @AutumnPTW says
Congratulations, What an amazing year! Cant wait to see what you have in store for 2017! You continue to rock on!!
Deborah Brooks says
Ah thanks! I hope to be able to do all the things with my posse 🙂
Emily Holdorf says
What great accomplishments! You’re awesome!! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Ah thanks!
glenneth says
looks like a fantastic year of running! love all the photos!!!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks it was a fun way to look back
Jenn says
Absolutely fabulous! I wish we had the option for an indoor triathlon. I would love to try something like that!
This is the year I hit my 10th half marathon, and I also did my first trail relay. It was crazy and I can’t believe I completed it!
Deborah Brooks says
Isn’t it amazing the things you can do that you never thought you could!? Congrats on your accomplishments
Kristin says
Sounds like a really great year! I didn’t run much at all last year and I feel like I should have gotten out there more. Next year for sure – thanks for the inspiration!
Deborah Brooks says
It was a great year of lots of memories
Chrissy says
No running for me. Unless you count chasing my toddler girls! Looks like it was a fun successful year of running for you!
Deborah Brooks says
Well that counts for sure!
Kimberly Hatting says
What a great year! It’s been a blast watching all of your achievements! (now if we could just figure out a race to do together…someday….) 😉
Deborah Brooks says
That would be fabulous! We need to figure that out
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says
Looks like you had a pretty awesome year in running! 5 10ks. Wow. They’re so rare around here! And I’ve never seen a 15 miler, either — you are lucky to have such a variety!
Deborah Brooks says
We do have lots of races around here for sure. The 10k”s are popular in the fall so I was able to take advantage.
Rachel says
Looks like you had an amazing year!
Deborah Brooks says
I really did and it’s fun to look back on
Annmarie says
What a great year of running! So jealous of all your 10ks, wish there was more here when I live, it’s my fav distance.
Deborah Brooks says
I do love the 10K’s and we have a lot in the fall so I had the chance to take advantage of them
dynise says
I can’t believe it’s the end of the year. Looks like you had a great, busy one!
This post provides some food for thought….I’m usually so focused on the next race that I don’t take the time to look back and see what I’ve accomplished.
Happy holidays!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I do like to look back at the end of the year and remember all that I did accomplish.
Megan @ Meg Go Run says
It looks like you had a busy and fun year! I live in the Hershey area but never ran any of the races. A lot of my friends do though!
Deborah Brooks says
OH the Hershey half was lots of fun and very hilly too. Hope you get the chance to run one of their races sometime
Chaitali says
You’ve had a great running year! Here’s hoping that 2017 is just as fun 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks you too! Happy Holidays
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
Wow!! You did a LOT this year! Congrats!!
Seeing your pictures of Hershey reminded me that I want to look into that race… time to start thinking about the 2017 calendar!
Deborah Brooks says
The Hershey race was so much fun and very well organized.
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
It looks like you had a great year of running! Congrats on all of your races and I just admire that you do triathlons! Here’s to hoping that we finally meet in person sometime in 2017 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
I would really love that! I do need to get to Philly one of these days for a race. I am really into the 10K distance now so let me know if there is a good one
josephine says
looks like you had a pretty great year!
Deborah Brooks says
It was fun to look back at all the memories for sure. Happy holidays and thanks for stopping in
Kristy from Southern In Law says
You have had an awesome year of running and racing! I’m looking forward to seeing what you get up to in 2017!
Deborah Brooks says
It is always fun to look back at all that you have done isn’t it?!
Akaleistar says
Looks like it’s been a fun year of running 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
It really has been a fun one with lots of memories.
Amy @ Life to the Full says
I love to look back on all of the year’s highlight pictures! You have had one fun-packed year and what a blessing to have so many BRF’s 🙂 Here’s to an even more awesome 2017!
Deborah Brooks says
A true blessing indeed!
Karen - Fit in France says
Wow, that is a heck of a lot of racing. Congrats ! Isn’t it fun to look back ?
Deborah Brooks says
It really is! It’s been a fun year
courtney @ eat pray run dc says
I agree that it’s the runs with friends that are truly the best. 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
They definitely are!
Debbie @ Deb Runs says
And we let another year slip by without meeting up for a run… Will 2017 be the year? 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
I certainly hope so!
Clarinda says
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed December and all the looking back I did. I’d already forgotten about so much! You had a very full year of racing. Love it!! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
I had forgotten about lots of it too! Bonus to having a blog right? Happy new year
Chau says
I love what you’ve been working on this year, such an awesome year of running for you! Hard for sure but I can’t wait to see where 2017 takes you.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks it was a great year! Happy new year