2019- 40 Photos Wrapped In Packages of 10

Happy almost New Year! I thought it would be fun to conclude the year with sharing some of my favorite moments from 2019 in the theme of 10’s (10 pictures, 4 themes, 40 photos total)- you’re still with me right? If not, just roll with it and enjoy the photos!

**10 of my favorite experiences from the year:**

Getting 2nd female OVERALL at a 5k and a 2+ minute 5k PR.

Getting to run and be in a podcast with former Editor-In-Chief of Runner’s World, David Wiley!

Seeing this memorizing waterfall in Oregon with my mom.

Checking off another 4,000’ here in New Hampshire that I hiked

Setting a date for our wedding and getting to explore the outdoors with Alex this Fall.

Going to my first RED SOX game!

Having the strength, courage, & pure grit to decide to go back to school.

Running 50 MILES through the heat, mud, rain, and hail

Going to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival with my mom in Oregon!

Collecting these medals (AND cowbell!) this year!

**10 unexpected things that happened this year:**

PR’ing my half marathon by 5 minutes in March after running 7 miles beforehand.

Running 28 miles ON MY OWN for a training “run”. Yeah, that was awesome and hard and totally exhilarating.

Just how good Tillamook creamery ice cream really ice (you HAVE to visit their headquarters. So delicious)

Getting 3rd overall female in a last-minute entry trail 5k (signed up that morning) the week before my 50 miler.

How badass it feels to run in a sportsbra. Yeah, I did that more than once this summer ; )

How incredibly humbling it is to go back to school and just how dang SMART nurses really are.

Just how stunning the Pacific Northwest really is. I want to go back ASAP.

How heartbreaking it can be to not perform to your potential at a goal race and also how really challenging it can be to run when you go to a big goal race by yourself.

I realized that being close to family is so important and to cherish those memories we are fortunate enough to make.

You can really actually wash your running shoes and they won’t disintegrate. That was a great lesson to learn after my 50 miler.

**10 Lessons That I Learned This Year:**

How really great swimming is for you.

How imperative it is to not give in even when you’re struggling. Keep going. Keep pushing. Keep pursuing your dream.

How integral it is for me to slow down in the mornings. Journal. Stretch. Meditate.

Just how dang hard pull-ups really are.

Exercise is exercise. Get outside. Get active. Move your body. You’ll feel better for it.

A challenging run = growth.

Stop and smell the roses during your run (or kiss puppies). You only get one life.

Diets are important, but also eat a darn donut every once in a while.

It’s OK to be proud of your accomplishments and show off those muscles- you’ve earned them.

Work hard. Stay humble. Practice gratitude. Know your potential and keep pursuing your goals no matter what others think.

10 photos from the year described by one word.

Peaceful.

Happiness.

Quiet.

CUTE.

Grit.

Distracting.

#20

Breathtaking (that’s one word- just roll with it)

Rewarding.

Love.

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-What are your favorite memories from the year?

-Give me 10 things that you accomplished this and describe them each with one word (no description!)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

10 of my favorite experiences from the year:

Getting 2nd female OVERALL at a 5k and a 2+ minute 5k PR.

Getting to run and be in a podcast with former Editor-In-Chief of Runner’s World, David Wiley!

Seeing this memorizing waterfall in Oregon with my mom.

Checking off another 4,000’ here in New Hampshire that I hiked

Setting a date for our wedding and getting to explore the outdoors with Alex this Fall.

Going to my first RED SOX game!

Having the strength, courage, & pure grit to decide to go back to school.

Running 50 MILES through the heat, mud, rain, and hail

Going to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival with my mom in Oregon!

Collecting these medals (AND cowbell!) this year!

10 unexpected things that happened this year:

PR’ing my half marathon by 5 minutes in March after running 7 miles beforehand.

Running 28 miles ON MY OWN for a training “run”. Yeah, that was awesome and hard and totally exhilarating.

Just how good Tillamook creamery ice cream really ice (you HAVE to visit their headquarters. So delicious)

Getting 3rd overall female in a last-minute entry trail 5k (signed up that morning) the week before my 50 miler.

How badass it feels to run in a sportsbra. Yeah, I did that more than once this summer ; )

How incredibly humbling it is to go back to school and just how dang SMART nurses really are.

Just how stunning the Pacific Northwest really is. I want to go back ASAP.

How heartbreaking it can be to not perform to your potential at a goal race and also how really challenging it can be to run when you go to a big goal race by yourself.

I realized that being close to family is so important and to cherish those memories we are fortunate enough to make.

You can really actually wash your running shoes and they won’t disintegrate. That was a great lesson to learn after my 50 miler.

10 Lessons That I Learned This Year:

How really great swimming is for you.

How imperative it is to not give in even when you’re struggling. Keep going. Keep pushing. Keep pursuing your dream.

How integral it is for me to slow down in the mornings. Journal. Stretch. Meditate.

Just how dang hard pull-ups really are.

Exercise is exercise. Get outside. Get active. Move your body. You’ll feel better for it.

A challenging run = growth.

Stop and smell the roses during your run (or kiss puppies). You only get one life.

Diets are important, but also eat a darn donut every once in a while.

It’s OK to be proud of your accomplishments and show off those muscles- you’ve earned them.

Work hard. Stay humble. Practice gratitude. Know your potential and keep pursuing your goals no matter what others think.

10 photos from the year described by one word.

Peaceful.

Happiness.

Quiet.

CUTE.

Grit.

Distracting.

#20

Breathtaking (that’s one word- just roll with it)

Rewarding.

Love.

**10 of my favorite experiences from the year:**

**Having the strength, courage, & pure grit to decide to go back to school.**

**10 unexpected things that happened this year:**

**Just how good Tillamook creamery ice cream really ice (you HAVE to visit their headquarters. So delicious)**

**How badass it feels to run in a sportsbra. Yeah, I did that more than once this summer ; )**

**How heartbreaking it can be to not perform to your potential at a goal race and also how really challenging it can be to run when you go to a big goal race by yourself.**

**You can really actually wash your running shoes and they won’t disintegrate. That was a great lesson to learn after my 50 miler.**

**10 Lessons That I Learned This Year:**

**Just how dang hard pull-ups really are.**