13 Photos for 2013

Since I am a visual person and love photography, I decided to choose 13 photos to summarize the highlights of this year.  After writing up the list of what I accomplished, it's no wonder my body needed to take a month off from hard physical activity (like running)! 

1.) Completed the Chattahoochee Challenge Half Iron Distance Triathlon in the Spring

2.) Joined my first official ladies' group ride to gain confidence riding on city streets.

3.) Completed my first Century ride (that's 100 miles!).

4.) Started trail running--solo and with my dog, Lupa, on shorter distances. 

5.) Completed my first official trail race--Red Top Roaster 9.9 mile run

6.)  Completed (for the 3rd year in a row) and set a new personal record for the Richard B. Russell State Park Olympic Distance Triathlon.

I call this my Prancercising to the finish photo :)

7.) Completed the 6 Hours of Dauset Trails Endurance Run and ran about 24 miles of trails!

8.) Completed my first 50K trail race! FATS 50K

 9.) Registered for my first IRONMAN! Ironman Chattanooga, September 28th 2014!!

10.) Spectated and cheered on friends at Ironman Flordia 2013.

It's always fun to dress up for races :)

11.) Took an amazing vacation to Nepal--Reconnected with old friends, made new friends, and trekked some of the Himalayan foothills.

12.) Helped my rescue dog, Lupa, find her inner wolf. I discovered that Lupa thrives on the trails, and nature therapy is good for us both.   I adopted her in November 2012, so this year has been filled with milestones as she works through various issues with fearfulness. 

Her inner wolf is in the shadow :)

13.) Another photo from Nepal, which I think symbolizes looking at life with a positive attitude and filled with hope.

May the new year bring you a positive spirit and inner strength to reach all that your heart desires!