Rave Runs of 2016
Every year, I travel back in time to remember the most magical miles of the past 365 days. While it feels as though I ran very little due to being pregnant the majority of 2016, it turns out I ran in a lot of amazing places and logged more miles than I realized. I always say that running is so much more than running. It’s a journey that brings so many things into our lives … confidence, strength, friendships and adventures. Here are the highlights of my running adventures in 2016.
January: New York City, Central Park
February: Sedona, Arizona
for the Sedona Half Marathon
May: Chicago, Illinois
July: Oregon
(Eugene, Portland, Brasada Ranch and Bandon Beach)
August: La Jolla Beach, California
September: Gulf Coast Beaches, Alabama
Read more about the best places to run on the Gulf Beaches and my weekend on the Alabama coast at 24 weeks pregnant.
September: Wells, Maine
October: Waterbury, Vermont for Rise.Run.Retreat.
I had to officially stop running in late October because it was becoming too challenging while pregnant. Looking back, I realize there was a lot of running magic in my year of no training and racing. I also realize how beautiful running in my own city is. Here were some additional moments from my home in Tampa Bay throughout 2016 …
I wish all of you a wonderful holiday season full of merry miles and big dreams for the year ahead.
Where is the most memorable place you ran in 2016?
Comments
My most memorable run was the 5k in my first triathlon! 2016 brought a lot of personal health challenges, but it will always be the year I became a triathlete!
I always enjoy seeing all of the beautiful places you get to run each year! Vermont was definitely one of the most beautiful (and challenging) places I got to run this year. Sacramento was definitely memorable as well!
I love this post!! You really did visit some amazing places this year!
Arkansas had some amazing runs for me this year, as did Miami! I have some great runs planned in 2017 too 🙂
Sweet friend – what a beautiful post!! I love all of the places that you ran this year – Sedona seems like so long ago!! Such amazing pictures and memories. I am so excited for the year ahead for you – new beautiful baby girl, and tons of running!!! Can’t wait to run with you in 2017!!! xoxox