1. My main goal for this 2013 was: To try out some different races and get my half marathon time back under 1:50 since I hadn't in 2012

2. My Running Shoes: I have so many pairs of running shoes its ridiculous, but I love my Saucony Kinvaras

3. Favorite running gear item of 2013: The lululemon neck warmer!

4. Playlist screenshot: That's all over the place from chariots of fire to miley cyrus :)

5. Number of races: Break it down: 33

Boston Prep 16 miler, Stus 30k, OPutnam 5k, Harbour Shamrock Shuffle 5 miler, Boston Rehearsal run, Boston Marathon, Jay Lyons 5k, Jog with Judy 5k, BoldRDash on the beach, Bostons Run to remember half marathon, Boston Strong 2.62, United Healthcare Half Marathon, Krit Classic 5k, WFD 6k, Warrior Dash, One Run for Boston (12 miles) , 5k Foam fest, 4th of July 4 miler, Lozilu mud run, Spartan race, Warrior Dash, Color me rad, Surftown 13.1, Providence Rock N Roll Half Marathon, Devils Chase 6.66, Hartford Half Marathon, Baypath 5k, Spartan @ Fenway, Thompson Dam Turkey trot, Gobble Gobble 10k, Glass America Half Marathon, Gloucester Half Merrython, Deep fried turkey run

6. Most difficult race & why: Probably the Gloucester half, I had been sick the entire week prior and didn't feel 100%. Tough hilly course and freezing temperatures. Was a struggle mentally, but the outcome was good.

7. Favorite fun run: 5k Foam Fest

8. Favorite course: Devils Chase, Salem is gorgeous!

9. Race I want to do again next year: ALL of them, but I am looking forward to finishing Boston

10. Best bling/shirt from a race: I loved Hartfords medal and shirt this year, 20th anniversary running

11. PR/PB: For the half distance it was Hartford at 1:48 (best 1:46 in 2011)

12. Longest run: 25.7 (I did not get to finish boston!)

13. Out of state runs: a lot in mass and rhode island, and new hampshire

14. Total miles ran: just hit 1000

15. Favorite motivational/inspirational quote of 2013: I don't know that I have a favorite quote of the year. I stick to the same principles always, you get out of it what you put in to it.

16. Lessons I've learned: LISTEN to your body.

17. Injuries I battled and overcame: this year just bursitis in my foot, its tolerable.

18. 3-5 Most inspiring people: List their blog, twitter or instagram-wherever you follow them:
Kara Goucher (karagoucher / instagram) , Ashley Zimmer (azimmer168) , and Emz Eliason (runemz)


19. Favorite place on social media to connect with runners: instagram

20. 2 goals for next year: Half Marathon PR, Marathon PR since itll be the last one :)

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