2019 RACE RECAP

                                                                    RACES OF 2019

                                                                

We are almost at the end of the year and I always write a little recap of my races for the year. 

The  second part of the  year itself has been eventful and not for the better and it's

made me put my accomplishments and things to be proud of on the sideline.

I thought about it and there has been more good then bad. I've had some personal best 

in races yet I was at the point of always being hard on myself. I became too competitive with

myself and lost the fun in racing and left myself disappointed at times. 

In October I decided to just run when I wanted to and race with no pressure. 

Now to recap my year, I was able to complete 2 states (New Hampshire and Vermont) in

 my goal towards 50 states with some awesome people. I am up to 20 states with 30 to go. 

NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

VERMONT

 

I traveled to Europe (Berlin) my first international marathon and set a personal best.

I raced my first Dualtlon

I ran and pushed a stroller for a mile with my nephew, his first official race with Harlem Run

 

I completed an Olympic distance triathlon, not fully prepared and first swim without a 

wetsuit (my safety blanket) that I was super proud and danced my way out of the water
and even placed 3rd in my age group. Celebrated with an amazing group afterwards
Team Gorillas.

 

I raced my longest swim 2.4 miles in May. 

I completed a 80 mile bike tour on my 40th birthday and had some amazing friends 

that made it extra special, my longest and most challenging bike ride so far,

mentally and physically I wanted to quit and drop the distance and I wasn't able to.

I kept this mantra in my head as I pushed for that 80 

" Be fearless in what sets your soul on fire"

 

I was finally able to run a race on my bucket list in Salem the Devil's chase 6.66 miles,

where my mom and my sister supported me.

 

So I guess you can say I had a pretty amazing race year and

I had people in my life that made it all the more special from their words of wisdom, 

encouragement, jokes and endless support which I am lucky to have.

 "The best views come after the hardest climbs"

Looking forward to new goals, new challenges and an Epic 2020!