It’s a wrap! A year of running mayhem, by the numbers

Posted on December 31, 2012 | 44 Comments

Farewell, 2012! Farewell, crazy running challenge! It was a great year, not only because I accomplished a big goal but, more importantly, because I came to meet and know some fabulous people. Thanks again to everyone who read this blog and supported me in various ways throughout the year. You all rock.

I’m not sure yet what the new year will bring, but I’m working on figuring it out, and looking forward to sharing my adventures with you. In the meantime, here’s a little 2012 graphical wrap-up, just for fun. Happy 2o13!

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44 responses to “It’s a wrap! A year of running mayhem, by the numbers”

acynicalidealist | December 31, 2012 at 5:32 pm |

love it. you are a graphic designer in denial…
- Stride and Joy | December 31, 2012 at 5:42 pm |
  
  Ha. Thanks! I don’t think I’m going to be putting any graphic designers out of work any time soon, but it’s fun to do something that doesn’t involve so many words! 🙂
Andrea in N. Cali | December 31, 2012 at 5:40 pm |

Way To Go! It was an awesome goal and you finished it in fine fashion. I’ve read through your year and it’s inspiring.
- Stride and Joy | January 5, 2013 at 3:10 pm |
  
  Thank you SO much for reading!!! 🙂
Dash | December 31, 2012 at 5:44 pm |

Congratulations! What a fabulous year!
- Stride and Joy | January 5, 2013 at 3:11 pm |
  
  Thanks Dash!!
Jill | December 31, 2012 at 5:50 pm |

Love the summary!!
I agree – what a fabulous year!!
- Stride and Joy | January 5, 2013 at 3:11 pm |
  
  Thank you thank you! Yours was a pretty fabulous year too! 🙂
runninghaiku | December 31, 2012 at 6:20 pm |

I can’t wait to see what you share in the year ahead. Thanks for making 2012 so much fun. P.S. Love the jorts.
- Stride and Joy | January 5, 2013 at 3:12 pm |
  
  Thanks! And ditto on the fun part!! 🙂
CJ | December 31, 2012 at 6:25 pm |

I love your blog and I’m going to miss reading about all your races. You really kept me inspired. Congrats!!
- Stride and Joy | January 5, 2013 at 3:14 pm |
  
  Thanks so much!! I’m not going to stop writing about the runs. Just won’t be doing quite so many. 🙂
John | December 31, 2012 at 6:41 pm |

I love the graphic! Have a great 2013!
- Stride and Joy | January 5, 2013 at 3:14 pm |
  
  Thanks John! You too!!
twocentsplus | December 31, 2012 at 8:10 pm |

amazing goal! well done. some people pick a marathon or half as a goal not 52 runs…you rocked it out of the park. loved reading about the adventures, look forward to the evolution. best wishes for the new year!
- Stride and Joy | January 5, 2013 at 3:15 pm |
  
  Thanks so much! Happy new year to you too! Any SeaWheeze plans for this year? 🙂
  - twocentsplus | January 9, 2013 at 11:04 am |
    
    i’m thinking about it…oddly i am not a heat lover (hot for here) so i am still on the fence. you?
  - Stride and Joy | January 12, 2013 at 1:31 pm |
    
    I’m definitely going to do it again!! Assuming it doesn’t sell out in two minutes!
  - twocentsplus | January 17, 2013 at 8:22 pm |
    
    ok are you ready…it opens tomorrow….
  - Stride and Joy | January 21, 2013 at 12:28 pm |
    
    We’re registered!!! 🙂
  - twocentsplus | January 21, 2013 at 2:07 pm |
    
    whoo hooo so am i..this year better coordination – we’ll hook up..plus i won’t have the big 40 BD party that night..
  - Stride and Joy | January 21, 2013 at 2:12 pm |
    
    YAY!!
Tiffany F. | December 31, 2012 at 8:43 pm |

Crazy!!! You’re a crazy lady!! 2013… time to tackle the triathlon!!!
- Stride and Joy | January 5, 2013 at 3:16 pm |
  
  Crazy is my middle name! Still pondering the triathlon route. Definitely something to think about! 🙂
  - Tiffany F. | January 8, 2013 at 10:11 am |
    
    Do it!! We’re on board already. 🙂
Saving My Belly Button Ring | December 31, 2012 at 10:37 pm |

Short and simple…..You. Rock. 🙂
- Stride and Joy | January 2, 2013 at 10:19 pm |
  
  Haha. Thanks!!
trikatykid | January 1, 2013 at 12:32 pm |

I really, really, really like this graphic and this post. What a wonderful year you’ve had! I haven’t yet made my New Year Resolutions.. haven’t done anything I regret so far so I guess I’m off to a good start 😉 but this post is giving me some ideas. Cheers!
- Stride and Joy | January 2, 2013 at 10:16 pm |
  
  Ha, that’s always a good start! I haven’t made any resolutions either. I’m not so good at them. I tend to prefer crazy goals. 😉 Good luck in 2013 and thanks for reading!!
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slowrunnings | January 2, 2013 at 6:55 am |

You are my hero, S&J! Congrats on a great running year! I will look forward to reading about your new adventures in the coming year.
- Stride and Joy | January 2, 2013 at 10:15 pm |
  
  Thanks so much!! I hope you’re still running. 🙂
Lin | January 2, 2013 at 9:28 pm |

Congrats on reaching your goal! It has been a blast doing this with you through your blog as well as seeing you at a few races! Happy 2013! Next challenge medal in every state???
- Stride and Joy | January 2, 2013 at 10:13 pm |
  
  Thanks!!! Were you at the First Run? I think I heard your name called but couldn’t see you! 😦 I like the every-state idea. Could be doable, although I’m not sure we could manage it all in one year. New England would be a cinch. Haha.
aschmid3 | January 4, 2013 at 12:05 pm |

I followed you all year, since WordPress put that post on Freshly Pressed last January. Congrats on hitting your goal! You accomplished a lot, can’t wait to see where you go in 2013!
- Stride and Joy | January 5, 2013 at 10:40 pm |
  
  Thanks so much!! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sticking with me! Here’s to a fabulous 2013. Good luck with your training. 🙂
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