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January 3, 2006
Last Year and This Year
In addition to many of the other bloggers, I also wanted to do a year-in-review. The trouble is that there isn't that much to say, especially running-wise.
The biggest thing for me was that I consistently ran 50 mile weeks throughout the year. This was a big achievement since I've only averaged about half of that since I ran in college. I also ran my first marathon in May, the Vermont City Marathon, qualifying for Boston with a sprint (literally) to the finish. I did a few other races, mostly 5k's, just for "fun."
Early in the year, I finished my Master's degree in Special Education. It took a while since I was only taking a class per semester, so it felt good to finally have that done.
In July, we moved from Northampton to Medway. Brad was actually already out this way because he had started his new job in January. We were apart for 6 months (except weekends), because I loved where I worked and couldn't even fathom leaving in the middle of the school year. It was hard enough to say goodbye in June. It's also been a major adjustment for me as I'm very, very close with my family.
We went on two vacations. The first one was a trip to Disney World during my April vacation. It was a special one-year anniversary/ Christmas present given to us by Brad's parents. It was a very exciting trip for me as I had never been before. Brad and I ran at 7 every morning and then exhausted ourselves all day by doing pretty much everything. We came home each night around 8 or 9 and collapsed (only to do it again the next day). In mid-August we drove to Bar Harbor, Maine for a week. We rented a place with many of Brad's cousins that we don't get to see very often (no more than once a year). For 2006, we have no vacations planned. Please send any affordable, driveable ideas my way.
I'm not sure about resolutions/ goals for 2006. I'm running Boston, so I'd like to stay healthy and injury-free. In order to do that, I need to make more of a commitment to stretching and using the foam roller. After that, I'd like to race a little more. I know my PR's are completely out of reach, but maybe I could set some post-collegiate PR's. I guess I'll have to just wait and see where 2006 takes me.
Posted by Caitlin at January 3, 2006 7:18 PM
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Caitlin,
Congrats on all of the things that you accomplished in 2005, especially completing your Master's degree and running consistent 50 mile weeks.
I've been called the queen of finding travel deals (You would be amazed at how cheaply we are flying to Hawaii for in a couple of days.), so if you have a destination in mind, I'd be happy to "check my sources" for you! :)
Posted by: Meghan at January 3, 2006 8:30 PM
I hear Montreal is fun and is definitely on my future places to travel.
You seem relaxed about your running. That's awesome :) Good luck!
Posted by: Audrey at January 3, 2006 10:48 PM