The Best Photos from 2013 shared to you by various bloggers and social media fanatics. Enjoy.
Side note: I had to start off this photo post with this amazing photo from Heather of JustAColoradoGal.com… amazing, right?
Crossing the Knife Edge on Capitol Peak in Colorado. This backpacking trip was my favorite of 2013! — JustAColoradoGal.com
Sherpa wife and Athlete. Dreaming Big. — cottercrunch.com
I LOVE it! Kinda says a lot about the year, that is for sure! — darwinianfail.com
I love this one because my whole family just finished a race together. I love being active with my husband and kids! — FitBetty.com
I love this photo because it captures my 1st marathon finish in 7 years. — fit2flex.com
I love this photo because I am completely drenched in sweat, exhausted and exhilarated from completing another long training run. — runtothefinish.com
Seconds before crossing the finish line of my first full marathon. Life-changing! — @andreabarber
This is my favorite photo from 2013 – it’s me around mile 19 of my very first full marathon – the Richmond Marathon in November! — fannetasticfood.com
I met my I Run4 match Carly and her family when I ran the Allstate Atlanta 13.1 Marathon. She has multiple chromosome issues in addition to Autism. This was a very emotional race for me that I will always remember. — gingermantra.com
Running Bun captured my excitement around mile 19 at the 2013 ING New York City Marathon. — crazyrunninggirl.com
Triathlon takes endurance. Parenting takes endurance. Sometimes you can do both at the same time. — ironrogue.blogspot.com
Proudest Mother Runner moment of the year – Crossing the finish line of a race with my son! — happyfitmama.com
I’m obsessed with this picture. It was my son’s first race (hello, the cutest thing I’ve ever seen) and a PR for me! — runprettyblog.com
I love this photo because my three boys are my little super heroes. They are always on the go seeking their next big adventure. These little boys keep me active and on my toes. — runningrachel.com
I love this photo because I had just finished the BAA Half Marathon and earned the Distance Medley Medal after being out injured for 2 months! — runningescapades.com
I like this picture because I was running a PR half and felt strong! — misszippy1.com
One of my favorite moments of 2013 combined running and friendship, the good and the bad. I was able to help my friend complete her first marathon, and while it wasn’t quite what either of us had imagined we stuck together to guarantee that she pushed through and became a marathoner.
— backatsquarezero.com
The closest thing you will get to putting us in straight-jackets! Dare I say it but… ‘We can’t be tamed.’ Thanks for that one Miley! — gigieatscelebrities.com
My first grandson Samuel (on his first birthday) and grand-dog Teddy are great companions (and both are adorable). — livefromlaquinta.com
My first Boston Marathon, and about 2 minutes and 30 seconds before the world changed forever. — runwiki.org
Be not afraid of beasts. Some beasts are born. Some are made. Some have beastiness thrust upon ’em. — businessoflosingweight.com
Thanks for putting together such a cool post idea. Thought I would pass along my fave race photo of my first half! — livefitdaily.com
Sun, run, beach, and post-run dip in the ocean in Hawaii – BEST EVER. — lovelifesurf.com
#highNUUN ULTRA teammates turned best friends! — hollysleapsoffaith.com
Love this picture because it shows my buddies pacing me to my first marathon finish line! — tri-ingtobeathletic.com
I love this photo because it perfectly captures how running makes me feel (even when it’s freezing cold!) —
confessionsofafitnessinstructor.com
I loved the Pretty Muddy mud run because it reminded me not to always take running so seriously. Sometimes it is great to forget about the clock, just run, and have fun in the mud! — runningwithollie.com
Freedom Tower at the WTC the day after my New York City Marathon epic run. Taken from the Ellis Island Ferry. My grandparents came thru in 1909. It was an emotional race and visit. — Frank B. Tingley
My first 10K post injury on Duran Duran Appreciation finished on the Brooklyn Bridge during NYC Summer Streets, Aug 2013. Accompanied by an all Duran Duran playlist (of course). — thevalentineRD.com
After my very first 26.2 at #RnRSD…Surprised I could stand at that point! — thatsg.com
Felt like a rockstar with the Giants’ ladies. #BaytoBreakers – Paul Ortaliz
Coming out of Ocean – Big Kahuna- Half Ironman Triathlon’ 2013. – sikhstride.com
Exploring a new trail (post-injury), I fell in love with running again. :)
Ridgeline Trail ~ Eugene, OR 10/9/2013 — smalltownrunner.com
After finishing my 3 legs + a van mates final leg during my first Ragnar Relay weekend. 4 legs, BOOM SHAKA LAKA! — sheenabean13.com
It’s clear I love running, and running through a cheer station with friends by my side just makes it better {I’m 1173, Tori is 1249, and Meg is 1098}. — littlegirlinthebigworld.com
Receiving a Marine salute after completing my journey to 26.2. Mission accomplished! — werundisney.com
Running my races (including my first full marathon) wearing a fox tail and ears in support of Team Fox…what does the fox say? — simplybeme.com
Quick legs at Hood to Coast = Confidence gained! — fitlifeforward.com
This is me running my 4th of 5 consecutive half-marathons in 5 days (in 5 states). This was on a ranch in Albion, Montana. Photo taken/permission given by Timothy Nohe. — sweatoutthesmallstuff.com
After finishing my first marathon (in honor of my grandfather) – challenge complete! — runningtowardtheprize.com
Finished my first 25k in 2013!! — @tizcloud
I ran with an ULTRA team In the Ragnar Relay So Cal! My proudest moment, but too exhausted for a triumphant pose. Ready to do it again! — confessionsofanamateurathlete.blogspot.com
The smile of pure pleasure – the finish is in sight and I know I CRUSHED my goal! My 3-year dream is achieved! – lifeasrunningmom.blogspot.com
Finishing my first marathon and raising money for autism in the process was the greatest accomplishment of my life! — emilyruns.com
A collection of running shoes symbolizing my love for the activity and the realizations I’ve had about running this year. — http://healthyhelperblog.com
Mile 11 of my first half marathon… So happy to be close to the finish! — shoelacesandbibs.com
Attached is a picture of me after having finished my first marathon at the Seattle Rock n Roll Marathon on June 22 of this year. I love it because the race ignited my passion of the marathon (I finished three more after that for 4 marathons in 5.5 months) and I was so proud to accomplish something I never thought I could do. It’s been a great year! – runningrosa.com
After I finished Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge January 2013. 39.3 miles. — heatherslookingglass.com
#1 – Madison Mini Marathon (13.1), Madison, WI A half marathon PR, with tears in my eyes. Ran in honor of my friend fighting Stage IV Lung Cancer. (That’s the back of the medal…I was crying when I took the selfie, right past the finish line.)
#2 – Oahu, HI. Xterra Freedom Fest, 10K Trail Run. VERY tough run for me, but beautiful beyond measure. Proud accomplishment. (Squishing the island called “Chinaman’s Hat”) — roseerunner.wordpress.com
I went to NYC for the US Open, and ran in Central Park a couple times. I had no idea how gorgeous the park was in places. — nellyontherun.blogspot.com
Love and Running- Thanksgiving 2013 – Dave Shaw and Laura Whitcombe
What a fun post you are putting together – here’s my photo contribution. It’s a pic of me winning (!) the Zooma Texas half marathon in March 2013. — thefitfork.com
Finish of my First Half Marathon (United Healthcare Half, Providence, RI May 2013). Me on the left, my sister on the right (her third half). — @MetalStar13
The photo from the year that had the most impact on me: It’s from the finish line of the Vermont Mad River Marathon where both my brother and I grabbed our eldest child for the finish line chute. 5 hours later, I submitted my application video for the Westin position and got the job about 3 weeks later. Here’s that video — Christopher Heuisler
This is what living a healthy life is about – family & fun! — truth2beingfit.com
Doing a happy dance after the first time I ran 1.5 miles without walking! Running my first half marathon in March 2014. I’ll always remember 2013 as the year I started believing in myself :) — lindsayweighsin.com
We began a biggest loser competition at work in February and decided to start running in March. We’ve lost almost 100lbs together and completed our first half marathon on December 13th in under 2 1/2 hours!! – LaVaughn Socia
Set Marathon PR. Legs hurt. Must check Facebook. — @jedijen11
At the finish line for the Berkeley Half Marathon – a special moment because I was able to get a 13.1 PR fresh off my Nike Women’s 26.2 PR…all made possible by the support, friendship & guidance of some great new running buddies! — kineticfix.com
Rock N Roll Cleveland Half Marathon: Showing some love for my ORFB Family. — @party_uv_5
The moment before running my 100th race in Chicago. — seezenaidarun.com
Lucky Number 7! It took another 7 half marathons battling physical & mental demons before FINALLY obtaining a PR! – Brenda Nocon
5 medals. 1 day. SAN AVEGAS, baby! — @kdaisy
What running is about. Camaraderie. — danerunsalot.blogspot.com
Turning the corner towards the finish line at the Slacker Half Marathon in Colorado with my first sub-1:30 half and PR. — SeekingBostonMarathon.com
The exact moment I achieved my goal of a sub-2:00 half marathon (and a 10-minute PR)! — knottedlaces.com
Voila. This was from the Scotiabank Half marathon in October of this year. I crushed my sub 1:30 time goal and got on the podium as 3rd place Masters Female. :) — blistersandblacktoenails.blogspot.com
The moment I crossed the finish line at my first full marathon; the second day of Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge….PRICELESS! — @RunBrandyRun
My first visit to the Grand Canyon — meanderingechoes.blogspot.com
Picture of my cousin and myself in my first international race Pachacamac, Peru. — wonderfulworldmzdsny.com
Not giving up on the last hill of Tough Mudder. We may die but we won’t cry on our shirts. — robynbaldwin.com
In 2013 I wanted to run my first marathon…I finished it in 6:46:30. That’s what you call a CRUSHED GOAL! — 300poundsandrunning.com
I’m an ultrarunner! I will never forget that first mile beyond 26.2! Fitness, Health and Happiness — jillconyers.com
Looking back at the start of the Night Race 10km. — blog.mora.ca
Mid-race when I PR’d my half marathon time with a 1:53:43 at the Shamrock’n Half Marathon in Sacramento. — reasontoplay.blogspot.com
Know it, Fight it, End it-Pancreatic Cancer. Purple Stride Event ,San Jose. Honored to meet Julie , The Marathon Goddess #WeGotThis — Runningandwine.com
This was my first obstacle race – Warrior Dash. I was so nervous to run it but it ended up being an insanely fun race. The cherry on top – running it with some fabulous ladies: Jess (trulyjess.com), Robyn (robynbaldwin.com), Krysten (darwinianfail.com) and Michelle. Can’t wait to do it again this year! — wildlyfit.ca
End of my first 20-mile run training for Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona…beautiful view! — luvinthebubble.com
Ran this bridge (Arthur Ravenel Jr., Cooper River Bridge) and then some the weekend I decided SC was going to be my new place of residence. 11 miles with my best friend. — @jenc0rk
I grew to love my body and fitness in a way I never knew possible through Crossfit! Lifting heavy weights and accomplishing my goals in the gym made 2013 awesome! — sweetlifeericka.com
From starting the Couch to 5k program in September 2012 to here having completed my very first Half Marathon in April 2013—in the pouring down rain and hilly Nashville! It’s a day I will never forget! — kristinmclendon.com
Funnest First 26.2 through our Nation’s Capital. — katrinaelle.com
AROO: getting down and dirty! — candyfit.net
Only Kierston could end this FU-tastic post with a photo that makes us smile.
2013 looks like it was an amazing year for all of us, in many different ways. Even if there were some high points and some low points, I was glad to see that everyone was able to find a photo that meant something special to them.
Thank you to everyone that submitted their photos… and of course, I apologize to anyone that didn’t see the previous post calling for entries that might have wanted to be included.
Exciting news!
Here are a couple of things I want to share before the end of the year.
1. I was nominated for an award by WEGO health for my twitter account. CLICK here to “endorse me.” Just click on the purple button below my logo. Last day to vote.
2. I send out a monthly email, usually filled with exciting posts (LIKE THIS ONE). Subscribe here. Also, rumor has it that there may be some more shirts available in 2014 (shhh… a limited supply early January). An email will be sent out, so sign up to make sure you don’t miss out.
Cheers to the end of 2013 and to the beginning of a new year.
This was such a great idea! I love every photo, great thinking! I’m going to share on my TSL Facebook page this afternoon! — Ericka @ The Sweet Life (sweetlifeericka.com)
LOVE IT! I’ve got a big smile on my face from every single picture. What can I say, I love running and I love seeing how it makes people happy!
LOVE this post and am late on the train but emailed you nonetheless!
So many awesome moments! I agree with Angela, I love seeing how running makes people happy!
What an amazing post!! Thank you so much for putting this all together!
I FUreakin’ love this entire post! It’s so amazing to see and read all of these amazing moments. Thanks for putting this together PR, and thanks for the sweet words. I do hope we get to meet again this year :)
What an amazing post!! Thank you so much for putting this all together!
this makes me happy. The ups and downs of life can be hard, but for most, we focus on the UPS and keep trucking along. Cheers! p.s. Lisa’s picture says it all, the UP and DOWN. wow
Very very cool.
This is amazing!!! I’m not surprised at the tears that have pricked my eyes many times while reading the captions that go with the awesome photos. Running is amazing no matter where you are in your journey and I love that our community is so supportive and celebrates that.
This was a fabulous idea. I loved scrolling through and seeing so many familiar faces, and some new smiling and enjoying life. :)
LOVE this post! So many great photo memories :) Thanks so much for featuring one of mine, too!
I love this! It was great to see everyones favorite moment of 2013. I saw some familiar blogs and picked up a few new ones! Awesome idea.
Thank you so much for including me! I love this post and can’t wait to find a ton of new blogs to follow! What a great world of runners and bloggers there are.
This was great fun! I love seeing all these pictures. I played a game with myself to see how many I recognized. I found I have a lot of new blogs to check out! Great idea!
What a great bunch of pics showing the whole range of emotions & life – thank you!!!!
So many great memories for everybody! Here’s to an even greater 2014!
What a great collection of photos, love seeing everyone’s special moments!
Ok, so if that doesn’t make you wanna go run, I don’t know what will. Great pics! Congrats everyone!
I sat down with my coffee and scrolled through all the many wonderful pictures! You are such an amazing man and friend. You continue to amaze and inspire me with your ability to bring this community together. Grateful to know you Brian. Happy New Year!
Love this post! What an amazing year!!!
Awesome! Loved seeing everyone’s pictures from the year! Cheers to 2014!
This gave me goose bumps!! What an amazing running year!
Great collection of photos! Very inspirational. Thanks for putting it together. Happy New Year to you!
what a great post! so many inspirational photos! Love it!
This is such an awesome post! Love all the photos!!
What a great photo recap for so many people in your community !! Love it!
Thank you so much for including me! This was such a fantastic idea, and I love looking through and reading everyone’s thoughts on 2013. :) You are awesome, Brian!
Love them all! Makes me want to run! Happy New Year!
What a beautiful collection of photos! Congrats to everyone for an amazing, active & successful 2013 – and here’s to much more of the same in 2014!
Honoured to be part of this, and it was so wonderful to see so many of my friends and favourites in one place! I need to bookmark this as a source of new favourites…
This is lovely :)
LOVE this – omg everyone’s accomplishments are so motivational. I can’t wait for all of us to kick 2014’s but!!! Thanks for putting this together B!
What great photos! Thanks so much for posting this!!
What a wonderful reflection of the running community – so much more than just the miles on the road. Thanks for such an inspiring post!
Thank you so much for doing this! I am sure it took time but it is wonderful to see!
These photos all tell some wonderful stories!! I am amazed at some of the expressions and captions to the photos. Looking forward to reading the stories behind them.
Thank you for putting this together so we can all celebrate an amazing year together.
This is so awesome. Thanks so much for putting this together!
I AM OBSESSED WITH ALL OF THESE PHENOMENAL PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to end the new year with a BANGGGGG! :D
Great recap. Thank you for including me! Cheers to many more miles in 2014!
What a great post! Thanks for sharing! So many amazing accomplishments this year…
Thanks for including me! Great job putting the pics together. Good job everyone. Run on in 2014!! Love to all!
Great collection and thanks for including me! Have a fantastic 2014!
Thanks for including my pic! I really liked seeing everyone’s moments…RunWiki’s gave me chills!
And I’ll put that down as the biggest FAIL on my part. I saw the call for submissions in the middle of a very chaotic week and never got back to it (my green Boston Saucony pic would have been it!). Fantastic post, so many great pictures and people, and thanks for being one of my biggest inspirations in 2013. Looking forward to seeing you chase the PR this year.
Thanks for putting this post together, this was an awesome idea! All of the pictures are fantastic.
And this is why I love the running community. Everyone has their own story, and we are supported with love from complete strangers.
Thanks so much for including my pic with all of these other amazing photos. The running community is so full of inspirational stories and moments and seeing so many wonderful pics really displays that. Thanks for doing this. It gave me goose bumps!
Loved seeing everyone’s pictures along with mine :) Thanks for the share, Pavement Runner!
Great moments captured and presented here beautifully. I think we are all grateful to you for putting this together..