I turned 24 yesterday (gosh, I’m old) and even though I am looking forward to the next 12 month, it’s going to be freaking hard to make my 24th year even better than the last one.
To honor the best year yet, I have made a list of things that have made the last amazing.
- I went from unemployed to being an intern and learned tons about corporate communications.
- I cut my hair shorter. And then, a little sorter.
- I made a trip down to Bavaria and met amazing personalities.
- I went from being my own crappy coach to a coached athlete. (And back to a coach-less runner, but that is another post)
- I ran my first international race.
- I ran my first half marathon in under two hours.
- I became a triahlete and finished my first triathlon, something I had dreamed of since 2008.
- I also swam in open water for the first time, and loved it!
- I became a marathoner.
- I left my internship for a big girl job!
- I found out who my real friends are, and who aren’t.
- I got my first blue toenail, which finally made me a real runner. (sarcasm, friends)
- First season on my road bike and I never once crushed. (Well, that would have sucked)
- My name was in a running magazine and so was a picture of mine (well, which a few others) another.
- I went to see Rocky-The Musical, and found out I would never ever want to see a boxing match in real live, which is good, too.
- I run a race together with my Mum for the first time.
- I volunteered for a race for the first time. Packing bags with race bibs etc. for a lot of triathletes isn’t that much fun, but I now appreciate volunteers even more!
- I bought a 300 Euro purse and it’s my favorite of all time. It was on sale and I only spent 160 €, tough.
- I loved the reunion with my favorite girls from university!
What was the best thing in the last 12 month for you?
ninaruns 
Whoa, you go, girl! That sounds like an AMAZING 12 months! I also finished my first marathon in the last 12 months. I’ve suffered quite a few blue toenails in my day. I see them as a badge of honor 🙂 Triathlons are still on my to-do list, but swimming in open water freaks me out! Have you done a post about how you got into that?
Happy birthday!!!
Thank you! The first time I swam in open water was during the triathlon, and I haven’t swum in open water since then. I had nightmares before the race because I thought I would panic once I was in open water. Lucky me, I didn’t, I just loved the swim and it felt natural. So unfortunately, I can’t give you any tips, other than that it might be a good idea to swim in open water before your first tri, just to make sure you feel comfortable and don’t have nightmares before the race :).