This is the first Saturday in a long time that I'm not running a race (that's not due to injury). The epic 2015 race season officially came to a close at FIT Challenge last Saturday, and I've spend the last week in denial that its really over. I accomplished so many things this year that I thought impossible. I've run 15 #racelocal events, taking 3rd place in points (based on speed per race), 4 Spartan races, earning my trifecta after taking on the 13.5 mile Killington Beast, then adding on Rugged Maniac got me to 20 OCR races this year. I also completed both the Cape Cod Ragnar AND Ragnar trail, which earned me my farthest road running distance of 9 miles. My obstacle completion rate from Blizzard Blast to now has quadrupled, and my ability to actually RUN these races has improved 10 fold. I'm amazed at what my body has handled, injuries and beyond. Best about all of this, I have found an AMAZING group of people through this crazy habit of mine in the New England Spahtens. I've grown wonderful friendships I hope to keep for a life time. Thank you particularly to Beth and Paul for creating the #racelocal series, as well as to Danielle and Norman for helping me start this crazy train of races back in April with giving me a way to do both BoldrDash and Rock the Gauntlet in one weekend. Also, to every single one of you who has been my battle buddy, a side line supporter, or the bestest giver of hugs (I'm looking at you, Kevin), you are absolutely amazing. Seriously. I'd spend hours naming you all off!! And of course, I have to thank my hubby for dealing with all of my crazy shenanigans, supporting my passion, and allowing me for taking on this adventure! Now, once this shoulder heals fully, I have plenty of stuff to work on to make my 2016 race year, my best year yet!!
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