2011 was an awesome year, complete with a lot of races travel, love & fun! And while I’m sad it’s over, I’m really looking forward to what {2012} has in store!
- Traveled to New Zealand with BJ. We spent 19 days over both the South & North Islands – we hiked a glacier, ran up a mountain, went boating through the Doubtful Sound, biked through vineyards, dined on great food & wine, and relaxed. It was such a cool trip – New Zealand is an amazing country and if you are thinking about going, I highly recommend the trip.
- Ran my 1st marathon and qualified for Boston. Had the most amazing support crew a girl could dream of: my mom, BJ, Annie, Allison, Jared, Julianne, Erika (and her dog, Tucker), Kathy, Matt & Julie
- Celebrated one year of marriage to my favorite (and very supportive) husband in the world, BJ
- Selected to run on Nuun’s Hood to Coast team (and ran HTC) – one of the coolest experiences of my life
- Became a certified running coach, USATF
- Ran a 10 Miler PR at the Army 10 Miler – my favorite race of the year – in 1:08:39 (6:51 pace)
- Took at part-time job (in addition to my full time-job) as Director of Volunteers for the Dominion Trail Mix – a 3 part festival & race dedicated to the W&OD trail
- Ran a 5k PR -placed 3rd Overall Female – in 19:11 (6:10 pace)
- Became a certified personal trainer
- Landed my DREAM JOB with Brooks Running, as a Tech Rep in the Mid-Atlantic region
- Spent a lot of quality time (and wine) with family and friends
- Committed to Bikram Yoga
- (Finally) Joined Capital Area Runners & Coach George….
- And, started training for Boston Marathon (April 16, 2012 – I’m coming for you)
2011, thanks for a GREAT year. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2012 (I’m guessing a lot of running, wine, travel & good times)
What made your 2011 wonderful?
What an amazing year for you and I am PUMPED UP about you & Boston this year! Great to finally meet you and look forward to more PR’s in 2012!!
Happy New Year!
Congrats on a great year and best wishes for an even better 2012! I am looking forward to running with you! Maybe you can inspire me to get my butt to Bikram as well 🙂
You had an amazing year all around! Big stuff. Your boston is going to be one BIG PR I have a feeling!
So–if I missed you at Solstice, maybe I’ll see you in Boston?
Happy new year!
Amazing year!!! Watch out Boston! 🙂
mel that is a GREAT year! You are seriously the bomb! It is pretty amazing that you are living your dreams right now! can’t wait to see what you do in 2012 and can’t WAIT to see you at BOSTON!!!! xxx
What an awesome year! I can’t wait to hear about your Boston training. You are a very talented and inspiring runner.
Yipee! You’re a CAR now! Can’t wait to see you at a workout!
whew, you have been so busy! so glad you are running with CAR now, I love it. happy 2012!
yay!! what a fantastic year!! cannot wait to see all that is in store for you in 2012!!
I hope 2012 is even better than 2011! Looking forward to seeing you at CAR workouts.
What a great year! Can’t wait to see what comes next.