Here we are two weeks into 2014 and I'm finally sitting down to take a look back at 2013. Fun, fun.
2013 was quite a year for me! Let's start with a brief look at my stats:
Total mileage: 903
Number of races: 7
There was some good and some bad in 2013. On the bad side, I suffered probably my worst running injury to date. I tore two muscles in my hip and couldn't run for two months. As a result, I had to bag my fall marathon plans and was worried I wouldn't race at all in the fall. But, I was fairly good about my recovery efforts and I came back strong with a 5K PR in September and a half marathon PR in October.
Overall, the whole injury thing taught me a little more about patience and a good bit about listening to my body and importance of cross-training. Which, I am happy to report, I have embraced. 2013 was definitely the year of cross-training and I believe I am stronger because of it. Thanks, injury!
2013 was also the year of my new way of eating. My doctor prescribed a no grain, no sugar diet for me in January. At the same time, I had to go off of dairy -- not by his prescription, but because he put me on two different antibiotics, three times a day and dairy interferes with the absorption. So, no dairy for me.
I stuck with the diet and the antibiotics for three months and then slowly started to let the dietary changes go. Bad idea. The diet was tough, but it had a positive effect on my Lyme symptoms so going off of it was just silly. After a few weeks, I met with the doctor again and he told me I needed to stick with the new way of eating for at least a year, to let my body fully heal.
So, I went for it and eventually adopted a mostly Paleo way of eating, which I'm continuing with for the foreseeable future.
And now, a quick look at the year in pictures:
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With my boys and my new niece in February. |
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With Bridget before the Running of the Green 4 miler in March. |
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Stroller running! |
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Strong Running Mamas at the More/Fitness half marathon in NYC in April. |
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Putting a positive spin on my injury and spectating the Freihofer's Run for Women with Elisa in May. |
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Back to running! With Bridget and Elisa after the Clove Run 10 miler in August. |
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The Youth Make a Difference 5K and kids run -- my new 5K PR -- in September. |
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Smiling my way to a new half marathon PR in October. |
What will 2014 bring? Well, we shall see. I'm hoping for lots of fun miles with friends, some great races, maybe a PR or two, and -- this is a big one -- no injuries. I'll do my best to make it all happen, that's for sure!
Thanks for stopping by. Cheers to 2014!
1 comment:
Wow, you definitely had your ups and downs! Sorry about the injury but isn't it great when it helps put things in perspective and make you just a bit stronger. And congrats on the PRs!
I had to take a step back too and reflect on 2013. Once I took the time to really think through everything, 2013 wasn't half bad. :) http://bit.ly/1aUZian - My recap, if you're interested.
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