I stole this idea from Mama C and MK and I'm so glad I did! Wow, it has been awesome looking back on my year!!! I am one lucky lady. I formed some unbelievable friendships this year that have really been the backbone of 2011. I went on 10 camping trips, 3 of which were with my parents and one was with my favorite in-laws. I played in the Jemez mountains, the Smoky Mountains, the Rocky's not just once but twice, and the Black Hills. I ran my furthest distance ever, 50 miles, and I got first place in my AG in a triathlon (a long time goal). I saw parts of the country that I never had before and I explored parts of myself that I never had before. So very thankful most of all that I found a partner who is so supportive of all my adventures. My favorite place to be will always be curled up on the couch with my husband!
A few of my favorite memories from the year:
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| January: cheering my #PIC (partner in crime) Erin to a PR in the half marathon |
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February: Ft Worth 20 mile training run with Greg, Suann, and Mama C
The first time I met Greg aka Ninja!!! Who knew that day the adventures that we'd have together?! |
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March: Texas Independence Relay
Team HOORAW!! Leana passing me the wristband before my first leg |
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April: Too Cool Backwoods Scavenger Hunt + family camping trip at Pace Bend State Park
Mitchell and I were the 5th placed team out of 63! This was SO much fun!! |
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April: weekend of running and camping at Tyler State Park
Quite possibly the hardest I laughed all year!!! Erin, Rick, Me, and Troy |
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| April: Beer Mile one of two for 2011! This was extra special because Courtney and Julia were there! |
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May: Another awesome weekend of camping and running, this time at Lake Texoma
Alan, Greg, Me, and Rick |
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May: Trackies Track Meet
My first ever track meet! The only time I've ever timed my mile: 6:39. |
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| May: Jemez Trail Runs Los Alamos, New Mexico with the Walkers, Beth, and Troy! |
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| Top of Mt Caballo during Jemez 50k |
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June: Rock Creek Stage Race in Chattanooga, TN
3 days 60 miles!!! 18, 22, 20
Me and Gretchen on one of many swinging bridges in the Smoky's!! |
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The whole Chattanooga gang at our rental house!!
From left Greg, Gretchen, Jon, Dat, Kevin, Tini, Rick, Troy, Michelle, Brad, Fiona, Me |
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| The gang before day 3 |
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| Icing our legs in the creek after day 2 |
Story of the forgotten shoes on day 2!
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| Well deserved post 60 mile refreshment! |
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July: El Scorcho
This race sucked for me but it's always a great time when these people are around!!
Jon, Me, Mama C, Fiona, Gretchen, Tini, and the Kennemer's in back! |
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July: July 4th 5k in The Colony with the gang! Waffles at MK & EK's afterwards!!
Drum VS Ninja |
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| Cherry and E at El Scorcho |
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| July: Camping in CO State Forest State Park with the Blackard's |
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| Me and Evan on my new favorite trail, Big South!! |
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| Evan and Carol |
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| Lindsey, Craig, Me |
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July: Whittier/Dominquez Camping Trip!!! Oddly enough, back to CO State Forest State Park
Chrissy, Mitchell, Dad, Mom, Joyce, SJ, Joe, Me, Christie, Steve, Carolynn, B-Dog |
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| Me and sweet Carolynn and Mitchell |
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| August: Mount Rushmore with PIC!! |
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Lean Horse 50 Mile Race
Hot Spring, SD
Greg, Erin, Troy, Me, Byron, Kevin |
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Lean Horse 50!!!
1st AG, 4th Female Over-all |
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October: Palo Duro Trail Run
Lulu, Cherry, Me, Anne, Psycho, Flask, Monica |
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| Finishing up Palo Duro |
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My camping buddies for PD!!
E & Mama C |
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October: Monster Triathlon
My awesome cheer squad!!! E, Mama C, Me, Marci, Cherry |
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Monster Tri: 1st AG
I was ridiculously excited, that's why you can't see my eyes. Haha :) |
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November: Wild Hare Trail Race in Warda, TX
Camping with Cherry and Mitchell |
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| We cheered and made bridges for all the 50k and 50 mile runners!! |
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December: White Rock Marathon, volunteering at the RAW Water Station
Courtney, Me, Kelly, Monica, Debby, Leana |
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Greatest cheer squad ever at WR marathon!
Erin, Cassie, Me, Marci (Mama C is taking the picture!) |
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December: Isle du Bois Trail Race
2nd female over-all!! |
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Hanging out at Isle du Bois
Cherry, Mama C, Derek, Marci, Me, and the awesome race director David |
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| December: Reunited with the best running buddy ever, Beth, in Ft Collins for some snowy trail runs! |
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(Carol Blackard photo)
December: Annual Murder Mystery Night during Blackard winter week of relaxation!!
Ft Collins, CO
Craig, Grandma, Lindsey, Susan, Mike, Evan, Me, Scott |
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| Christmas at the Whittier's!! |
**Big thanks to Mama C and Helene Walker for a lot of these photos!
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