13in2013 Recap and prizes!!

I feel like it was just yesterday that Jill and I were fuss using 13 in 2013 but here coming to an end! Although my year didn't go as well as planned I was thrilled to complete this challenge with over 700 others. While 2013 was tough for me, I did accomplish many races just made the decision to back out of a few due to injury. I finally learned to listen again and not push through injury.

SO how was 2013 for you? Did you accomplish your goals?


VIRTUAL RACE

WHO: Anyone that wants to join. You do not have to be a 13 in 2013 participant to join and be eligible for prizes.
WHAT:  A virtual race is running a specified distance (you choose the distance), timing yourself if you choose, without actually being present in the race location.
WHEN:  Before January 1 (1 mile counts!)
WHERE:  Pick your favorite local route or jump on the treadmill.
WHY:  Celebrate our love of running and the success of 13 in 2013! Of course there are PRIZES (multiple winners) to motivate you!
HOW:  Just run! Come back and enter the giveaway to let us know that you completed 
It’s Time To Celebrate 13 in 2013 virtual race to be eligible to win the prizes.

13 in 2013
And now to officially complete 13 in 2013...Order your medal!! Here and make sure to send payment as listed on order form!!
14 in 2014Last but definitely not least! We’ve looked back at 13 in 2013 and now it’s time to look forward to 14 in 2014!

Join us in making 14 in 2014 even bigger than the 800+ runners of 13 in 2013!

Get all of the details and sign up here>> Are You Ready To Run 14 in 2014? 
Join Jill and I and share how 2013 was for you...






Comments

  1. CarrieDecember 30, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    I learned there is nothing more precious than the ability to run after being sidelined with an injury!

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  2. Mom's Magical Miles ArchiveDecember 30, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I learned that those miles are NOT going to run themselves!!! LOL

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  3. DesiDecember 30, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    I learned that running is a lot funner than I ever thought!

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  4. AmyDecember 30, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Same as Carrie…I will never take running for granted again after recovering from my pulled muscle!!

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  5. NicoleDecember 30, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Just coming back from an injury now. It sucked but I learned to treat my body better and I am not invisible.

    Sorry for the double link up link above. I was still on my first cup of coffee and not thinking straight. LOL I am not sure how to delete one.

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  6. RunningWithSass.comDecember 30, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I learned I am stronger than I think!

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  7. kljDecember 30, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I learned that I actually enjoy running in the cold.

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  8. CarieDecember 30, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    I learned to love and appreciate my body! It has ran SO many new distances this year alone!

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  9. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    5 tips from (my big mistakes in) 2013: My year of half marathons - http://runnersbreakfast.com/#sthash.ftrPLFLn.dpuf

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  10. Betsy HartDecember 30, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I learned that the training doesn't lie. If you do the work, it's gonna show. Even more so if you don't do the work!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    It as a big running year for me with two marathons and dozens of smaller races and loads of PRs. I learned that what you put into something has a direct influence of what you get out of it. I've also met some pretty incredible people this year who inspire and motivate me to keep moving

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  12. LisaDecember 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I learn to love to run

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  13. AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    I finally took the plunge and am ready to run a full marathon

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  14. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I learned that anything is possible! Cannot wait to ring in 2014!

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  15. Katie :)December 30, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    I learned that my body can do amazing things, like grow, birth, and nourish a baby! and that he is so much braver than I could ever be! got 10/13 races done, but had other things going on - bring on 14 in 2014! :)

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  16. catstimestenDecember 30, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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  17. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I'm really proud of how far I've come with my running this year. In just 2 weeks I'll be a marathoner, which is pretty cool to think about.

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  18. bookgirlDecember 30, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    I ran my first 5k this past November and my next on is in January! I can't wait! :D

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  19. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    I have learned that I am worth it ! I can do what I set out to do! I completed several 5Ks and one 10K and I am registered for my FIRST half in April 2014!

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  20. BarkingMadRunDecember 31, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I learned that I can do anything I set my mind to!

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  21. Katie BDecember 31, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Based on my Garmin's log, I ran 1415 miles in 2013...which is about 100 fewer miles than I ran in 2012. But I did more than 2x the amount of strength training/yoga in 2013...so I think 2013 was a banner year for me :)

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  22. Maryalicia V. December 31, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Share anything and everything related to running in 2013. I learned I was capable of the 13x13x13 challenge~

    Maryalicia Verdecchia

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  23. DebsdailylifeDecember 31, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    My 2013 was not as good as my 2012. I was overwhelmed, and undertrained!! Heres to a great 2014!!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    I was very excited to run my first half marathon! And then find out I was pregnant! Hoping to keep up with running throughout the pregnancy and doing another half in Spring 2015

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  25. AmberJanuary 2, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    I started running in January. By the end of the year I had run 3 half marathons, a 9k, and several 5k's! I definitely caught the running bug last year!

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