Year in Review 2016

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Dear readers,

2016 has been a doozy — filled with epic highs (emotionally and in terms of altitude), big life questions, one terribly disappointing election, and many miles in the air and on my feet.  You can check out my goals for 2016 here  and my upcoming goals for 2017 here.  Thanks a million to all of those who supported me and brought joy to my life this year.

To recap, here are a few facts about 2016…

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Goals and Race Schedule for 2017

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Each December, I like to sit down and write out my goals for the coming year.  Last year I set several goals, outlined here.  I hit many of them, including my goal to run four marathons in 2016 (I did six), go camping (check!), hike and run trails (I did that a bunch), read Move Your DNA (done), and run a marathon under 3:45 (woohoo!).  A few others, not so much.

But I have only one goal for 2017:  B. Q.

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2016 Goals!!!: Four (Five?) Marathons, 3:45, and 2016 Miles

IMG_7018I don’t love how New Year’s resolutions are marketed these days (nor how congested they make gym classes…), but I do see value in setting new intentions for the year ahead.  I’ll be gentler on myself, I’ll be more complimentary to my spouse, I’ll focus on being more appreciative — that sort of thing.  And, although you won’t hear me resolve to lose 10 lbs. in 2016, I also see value in setting goals.  (Obvi… This is a blog entirely dedicated to my goal of running 50 marathons in 50 states…)  I’ve decided on three running-related goals for 2016.

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