My top ten favorite things in 2011… in no particular order except partly chronological. And you’ll notice a theme… well, things that made me happy… and most of them are running, family or travel related. (Note to self: run, visit family, and travel in 2012.)

10. Being a racing sausage. I had a chance to be inside the Klements racing sausages for the Stride and Glide for Independence First. It’s hot and stinky in there, like you’d imagine being inside a sausage would be. I can’t remember the last time I had that much fun dancing around and being an idiot for a good cause. Ok, all the time.

9. Book club. My besties started a book club. Even though I only read 2 out of 3 books that we were supposed to read, it was awesome! It definitely made me read more, AND, it let me see my friends more. Win/win. Now I am just nervous because eventually I’ll have to host and I don’t like letting people in my house. Heheh.
 

8. Witnessed 50 miles. Marty’s, then Krista’s and Tracey’s. Super accomplishments and it was cool to be there to see it. My favorite part: the post-race hugs. *collective awww*

7. Dances with Dirt trail marathon. Basically, holy crap I can’t believe I did that whole thing.

6. Kim’s first half marathon. Together we raised $3,800 to fight Crohn’s and colitis and then we went to Napa Valley California to run a half marathon. Amazing!

5. Medford visit. Reconnected with my brother and family at a time when they really appreciated the visit. It was awesome to see them, and it just felt right to be there, like I was home.  

4. Las Vegas with Amy. Team Challenge is awesome, made 100x awesomer with Amy Kant. OMG, Amy. My rookie for evah. We giggled like maniacs. I <3 her.

3. 500 #rocnanza miles. Basically, half of the miles I ran in 2011, I ran them with my bestie Rochelle. As I write this, we are at 499 but I have confidence we will reach our goal at the Run Into The New Year.

2. St Louis Rock ‘n Roll weekend, aka Beth’s first half marathon. Wow so awesome to see Beth, Kim, and Adam. Throw in an Amy, a Nadia, and a Bob and the wonderful city of St. Louis, and you’ve got a recipe for fun.

1. Tom. I think we fell back in love, every day in a new way. I am happy to be part of his family. 7 years and counting. :)

Cheers, to 2012!