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Year of Running 2016

December 19, 2016 By: Runner Leana

2016… It started off with a bang and is ending with a fizzle. In January I was crushing high mileage weeks in preparation for February’s Phoenix Marathon. In December I’m slowly building fitness after taking an extended break after Ironman Boulder. Even though running is a bit of a challenge right now, 2016 deserves to be remembered for some epic accomplishments.

Best race experience: I got sick right before the Phoenix Marathon and didn’t have the day I trained for. I felt like my body and my mind let me down on that day. Why would Phoenix be my best race experience of the year? What I remember from that race are the cheers, encouragement and love I from my friends back home when things were really hard. I’m so lucky to have a wonderful support system of friends.

Best run: I have a lot of fond memories of running in Calgary but I’m pinching myself that I get to run around the beautiful seawall here in Vancouver.

Best new piece of running gear: The Oiselle Vigor Vest is a lightweight layering piece great in cool, wet, windy weather.

Best running advice you’ve received this year: This isn’t new advice I got this year but it is still my favourite piece of advice. Love Heather Wurtele!

Most inspirational runner: Every single person that fits training into their busy lives and is able to crush their goals (like Lindsay who has two kids, a full time job and BQ’d her very first marathon).

Favourite picture from a run or race this year:

Race experience you would repeat in a heartbeat: In October I ran my first Vancouver Rock ‘n’ Roll race. The half marathon course is stunning and I loved the RnR race vibe. I enjoyed it so much I signed up for the 2017 race the very next day.

If you could sum up your year of running in a couple of words what would they be and why: Challenging!

I’m linking up with Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC to share my Year of Running. How would you sum up your year of running?

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Comments

  1. 1

    Lindsay says

    December 20, 2016 at 7:23 am

    Aww Leana – thank you! I’m so glad we have been able to connect through Volee! Happy holidays and all the best in 2017!

    • 2

      Runner Leana says

      December 21, 2016 at 7:39 am

      Thanks so much for your comment Lindsay! It has been so inspiring to see you achieve your dreams this year. Happy holidays to you and your family as well!
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  2. 3

    wendy says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:29 am

    It looks like you had a great year! And you did that all through job/career changes and going back to school! 🙂

    • 4

      Runner Leana says

      December 21, 2016 at 7:40 am

      Thank you Wendy! You’ve had a really great year of running this year and I’m so happy for you. Congratulations on that BQ!
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  3. 5

    Marilyn says

    December 20, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    Love this! What a year you have had – changing cities, job/school, racing, etc. I can’t wait to see what 2017 brings!

    • 6

      Runner Leana says

      December 21, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Thank you so much Marilyn! It has been a crazy year but one full of growth and opportunities even if running has had to take a back seat for the moment.
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  4. 7

    courtney says

    December 24, 2016 at 9:09 am

    Love your pictures and your mental outlook as usual. You rock – hope to see you in person in 2017! xx

  5. 8

    Ivan Jordon says

    January 8, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    It’s been a great year of running, continue it this year!

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