March: Oakland Marathon (4:24)

March: Oakland Marathon Tweet Up and Medal (4:24)


 
April (Easter Sunday): US Half Marathon (1:50)

April: US Half Marathon on Easter Sunday (see the ears?) and Finisher Shirt. (1:50)


 
May: Horseshoe Lake 50k — my first DNF. Finished marathon distance (under 6 hrs).

May: Horseshoe Lake 50k — my first DNF. Finished marathon distance (under 6 hrs).


 
July: Fourth of July 5k (22:45) — the first race Baby Girl came to cheer me on. Look at that excellent clap.

July: Fourth of July 5k (00:22:45) — The First Lady came to cheer me on. Look at that excellent clap.


 
July: Dolphin South End 6-hour Distance Classic — I only ran a couple hours for fun with friends.

July: Dolphin South End 6-hour Distance Classic — I only ran a couple hours for fun with friends.


 
August: 10 mile trail run through Coastal Events. I'd later run this route on the 50 miler.

August: 10 mile trail run through Coastal Events. I’d later run this route on the 50 miler.


 
September: Mt. Diablo Marathon (+6k total elevation gain) — photo at the summit. First time placing in my age group.

September: Mt. Diablo Marathon (+6k elevation gain) at summit. 1st time placing in my age group (6:11).


 
October: Nike Women's Marathon. I didn't run, but met some wonderful women. Hi Kara!

October: Nike Women’s Marathon. I didn’t run, but met some wonderful women. Hi Kara!


 
October: 38 mile training run to celebrate a friend's 38th birthday.

October: 38 mile training run to celebrate a friend’s 38th birthday.


 
October: Oakland Hella-Ween 5 Mile — like my costume?

October: Oakland Hella-Ween 5 Mile — like my muscles? (00:39:50)


 
November: Two Cities Marathon in Fresno/Clovis. (4:09, current PR)

November: Two Cities Marathon in Fresno/Clovis. (4:09, current PR)


 
November: Turkey Trot 10k (44:52, current PR)

November: Turkey Trot 10k (00:44:52, current PR)


 
December: The crown to end the year. (12:05)

December: The crown to end the year. (12:05)


 
Recap: 12 events consisting of:

  • 1 5k
  • 1 10k
  • 1 5 mile
  • 1 10 mile
  • 1 Half Marathon
  • 1 6-hour event (where I ran maybe 2 hours of)
  • 3 Marathons
  • 1 50k DNF — finished 26.2 miles
  • 1 Unofficial 38-mile ultra
  • 1 50 mile event

 

Was your 2012 as busy as mine?

 

 
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