I think you’re going to like today’s post! I won’t be rambling on and on about my goals or workouts and I’m not even going to give you five tips to do xyz. Instead I’ll keep it nice and simple and stick to the fun stuff, a giveaway!
Enter to win a pair of Brooks Seamless Arm warmers, Adapt Gloves and anΒ Infiniti Headband, by leaving a comment on this post telling me about your favorite run happy moment of 2013.
You have until Monday, December 16th to enter. The winner will be contacted via email and announced on this post.
**This giveaway has ended. The winner is Jenna T.
Shannon says
Running my first cross country meet !
Britton says
My favorite run happy moment this year was watching my mom, a 57 yr old avid walker, run her first 5k without stopping to walk! I was a very proud daughter! If I win I will share a running goody with her!
Ganeeban says
My absolute favorite run happy moment was crossing the line at CIM for my first marathon! I was also really excited to PR at my first Nike Women’s HM race in SF. It’s been a great running year and I can’t wait for 2014!!
Jen says
Crossing the finish line of the Chicago Marathon π
Christina B says
Finishing an 8 mile run on a windy, 17 degree day
Alicia says
My favorite run memory from 2013 was finishing my first half marathon.
Shannon says
Completing my first half marathon with Team in Training in October. Great experience!
Caitlin Morgan says
My absolute favorite and most memorable moment would have to be 8 miles in The 2012 Philadelphia Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon. I went into that race with the most minimal training (running only 6 miles 3 weeks prior), and entered at the expo with a push from the regional vice president at my company. My dad had passed away 6 months prior from diabetes and I was inspired to run because he couldn’t. At eight miles in I had just began to feel like I couldn’t go any further. I prayed for God to have my dad guide me and push me to finish. Not only did I find energy, but I had become uplifted. I finished in 2:09. To this day I firmly believe my dad was with me for that run. It was a first half for me and the most amazing spiritual experience I will never forget. I’m so proud of that day! I’ve since completed my first marathon.
Rachael says
My favorite run happy moment was a week ago, when I set a PR in the 5K distance by 4 minutes. I started running again 8 months ago and have been training hard and smart- I was able to shave 10 minutes off of my half marathon time this fall, setting a PR for that, but the 5K last week was the first time I mentally felt strong and physically pushed myself harder than I thought I was capable of. It gives me confidence that 2014 will be the best running year ever!
Jess says
Running the Tucson Marathon last weekend! It wasn’t fast, but it was solid and I had a complete blast. π http://physikerinknits.blogspot.com/2013/12/tucson-marathon-12-8-2013.html
Jen says
Definitely finally conquering the steepest, tallest, longest hill in my neighborhood on a summer evening.
Leah says
Definitely running my first overnight relay: The Bourbon Chase in Kentucky. Such an awesome experience!
Gail says
My second half marathon of the fall- I PR’ed in my first half, and ran my second half coming off an injury. I ran it with a friend, for fun, and we finished with huge smiles on our faces. It was the first race I ran where I wasn’t anxious or stressed, and just enjoyed a great run in a great city with a great friend (amid 10s of thousands of other people, of course)!
Kelly Dumais says
My run happy moment was finishing a half marathon for my buddy Michael that I run for and getting a picture of him in the shirt and medal after! It was so awesome and made me realize what a gift running is!
Meagan says
My run happy moment was realizing that all my goals are attainable and I can’t wait to set high ones for 2014!
Holly says
Running (and walking) the turkey trot with my 7 year old daughter. It was the first one she has not whined during π Making progress…
Robin says
My favorite run happy moment of the year: May 5th, 2013. Getting to the finish line of the New Jersey Marathon in a mental fog, finishing my second marathon. I qualified for Boston by a long shot, set a massive PR, and… the best part of the moment, was that my best running friend rolled in about 2 minutes later. We’re going to Boston for the first time, together!! π
https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/946760_869364015566_1240234163_n.jpg after the finish… salty from sweat and happy tears!
Robin says
(also, fwiw, that moment happened in Brooks Adrenalines. and Mary’s rocking her Brooks race kit π )
Julie says
My run happy moment for 2013 was setting a PR at the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon and having my new husband there cheering me on! It was really special to me and I think that moment often!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
2013 was a rough running year from me. After battling a femoral stress fracture my best memory so far is the slow comeback to running. I have a long way to go but I am slowly getting on my way!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Running on the treadmill for the first time in years!
Nicole says
My first run after giving birth!
Carolyn C says
Favorite Run Happy Moment was crossing the finish line of my first half marathon (Chicago) with my 2 daughters waiting at the finish line!!
Kelly R says
My favorite run happy moment was at the Arizona Road Racers Thanksgiving Day Classic. I set a PR for 10 miles by 16:47!! It is the first time I have ever run a long distance race at a sub 11:00 pace, out of 21 prior attempts.
Mellisa says
I ran my first half marathon π
Kate Avery says
It’s tough to choose just one – but my run happy moment of 2013 would probably be finishing my first half marathon this past March in a time almost 10 minutes faster than I expected! It was then that I started to feel like a true runner!
Diane says
I ran my first half marathon in 2013! My little sister ran with me, though it wasn’t her first. It was amazing — I’m definitely doing more in 2014.
Michelle says
My marathon PR at Marine Corps in October! π
Jessica says
Running the NYC marathon- seeing my friends & family all along the course & the city in its best spirits #runhappy
B. says
Hands down: crossing the NYC Marathon finish line with the bf!
Brandy says
Running my first marathon! On stress fracture no less.
alexandra van pelt says
My run happy moment would be when I decided that I was a runner, a slow one but one none the less. I went from not being able to run a mile in the spring to being registered for a half this next spring.
Amy says
Finishing the Chicago Marathon, bursting into tears and hugging the stranger next to me (who also burst into tears!)
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says
Mine was running with my youngest daughter during her first 5K ever. She won her AG!
JJ says
My first half marathon since having two kids. I ran it with my sister and I got a new PR!
Laura @losingrace says
I think my biggest run happy moment was finishing CIM this past weekend with a 4 minute PR. I trained really hard and went in with a lofty goal and ended up beating my goal by 92 seconds!
Nicole says
My favorite moment was doing the turkey trot on thanksgiving morning. It was my first 5k since my hip surgery back in May! I even ran faster!!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
My run happy moment was my 33 minute PR at NYC Marathon…talk about runner’s high! I wanted to do way better than my first NYC marathon and marathon in general. I came back with a vengeance and gave it all I had!
amanda says
PR’ing a half on my birthday!
Jill C. says
My run happy moment was knowing I had what takes to complete my first half, even if it got iced out. Now I’m preparing for my first in 2014 π
mariah says
running and completing my first marathon – NYC!!! i grew up in Brooklyn, so being able to participate in this awesome event was an amazing experience for me that I will remember for the rest of my life. I cannot wait to run my next one (Boston!)
Jackson P. says
My favorite run happy moment was right after mile 16 of the Marine Corps Marathon, I saw two of my friends, my sister and my parents in one 500-foot stretch on the hairpin turn at the southwest corner of the National Mall. That moment of support gave me the fire to negative split and finish under 4 hours, both for the first time!
Laura says
My favorite moment was my half marathon PR back in May. I didn’t think I’d ever be able to run that fast! (Fast for me, anyways.)
Nicole says
My favorite run happy moment was running my first half-marathon in Newport, RI after moving back to New England only three months earlier. It was wonderful running along the ocean again!
Judith says
Mile 10 of my first half marathon… that’s when I realized I was really going to make it to the finish line. I was grinning ear-to-ear, high fiving every spectator with their hands out and thanking the neighbors who had sprinklers out (it was a very warm day).
Lindsay M. says
It would definitely be the moment that I crossed the finish line of my first 5k!
Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons says
Running my first sub-2 hour half marathon!
Maggie says
My favorite moment in 2013 was watching my two youngest daughters run the Baltimore Gobble Cobble Turkey Trot together π
Jenny says
Finishing my first half marathon. Between the training and the race I learned so much about myself. It was such a great exoeience beginning to end and can’t wait for 2014.
Amie says
Running a new half-marathon PR!
Krysten says
My favorite run happy moments… crossing the finish lines of my first ten-miler and half marathon :)!
Megan says
My most runhappy moment? Finishing my first (and second) marathon this year! Can’t wait to see what 2014 holds π
Nancy says
My happy run moment for 2013 was crossing the finish line with one of my students in the Chicago Girls on the Run spring 5K. This was the 1st season at our school. It was incredible to cross the finish line and share that sense of accomplishment. Most amazing race of 2013!!! β€
Kelly says
Finishing my first Olympic triathlon this year!
Stephanie says
My happiest moment was finishing the NYC Marathon!!!! It was my first marathon and one of the most amazing experiences of my life! I am hooked! Running Boston in April and hopefully Chicago in October!!!
Nicki says
Have to say the weekend in Roanoke for Blue Ridge Marathon was my favorite run happy moment of the year. Met some fantastic people and enjoyed a great marathon.
Colleen says
my happy moment in 2013 was definitely running a 20K race in Paris, it was so wonderful to be running in the streets of Paris, running along the Seine while looking over at the Eiffel Tower.
Lindsey says
My favorite run happy moment of this year actually came when I was tired and in a lot of pain. I hurt my knee at a rock climbing competition the day before I was scheduled to run a 20k that I had undertrained for. Not a good combination. It was drizzling and gross out and I was frustrated with my time and lack of endurance. And then I missed mile 9. I went from mile 8 to mile 10, just like that. I was so happy and excited that every mile no longer seemed like a chore and I was able to kick it into high gear and finish strong!
D says
Running my first marathon; @ miles 15-17 I seriously thought I could fly!
Nina says
crossing the finish line of the NYC marathon – a goal I had been working towards for 3 years!
Lauren says
Running my first post-pregnancy race on Mother’s Day weekend, about six months after giving birth to my twin boys!
Maureen says
PRing the half marathon…..twice!
Trisha says
My Favorite Run Happy moment of 2013 was running and completing my first full Marathon. I ran the Wineglass marathon in October. My best friend had passed away in March this year, so I took donations based on per mile that I completed of the marathon and ended up raising $5,500 that went towards his scholarship fund. It was amazing to complete my goal but at the same time do this for my friend.
Amber says
Finding a beautiful, soft trail near my 101 year old grandmother’s home in College Station, TX just in time for my weekly long run during last visit. I go see my grandma often and am so happy to know it is there.
Amber says
My 10 mile race in July. Yikes, may have also been my longest run of the year. Need to change that in 2014!
Amy V says
Running my first marathon!! It was only a month after a devastating loss, and I learned how much running can help when it feels like nothing will.
Paige Callahan says
Getting a huge PR in the 5k during indoor track and breaking my school record!
Diana says
Running for the first time in below freezing temperatures. It was interesting seeing all the frozen puddles along my route.
Veronika says
My favorite running moment of 2013 was running the NYC Marathon. Everything lined up right – I was healthy during the training, didn’t hit the wall and I’ve never felt so happy running for that long. The 31 minute PR (at 17 months post-partum) was really just a bonus!
Annie@lovelaughrun says
My favorite run moment of 2013 was my first run back after breaking my ankle! People told me I wouldn’t run again in 2013, but I proved them wrong! Running a 15k tomorrow π
Leah K says
I’m honestly hoping that my fav moment comes in 10 days.. I’m running my first 50k race ever! I’m excited, scared and hopefully ready all at once!!!
Melissa says
Guiding for Hope for Achilles for the NYCM!!
Jessica says
My favorite run happy moment of the year–I completed my first half marathon on November 24 and shortly thereafter I found out I got picked in the random drawing to run in the D.C. Women’s half marathon sponsored by Nike next April!
Megan says
My run happy moment this year was crossing the finish line at my first half marathon and knowing I want to do it again!
kirsten says
running through prospect park for the first time with my boyfriend. golden leaves were everywhere on the ground, it was so beautiful, and i was so happy to be jogging (really, trying to keep up) with someone i love. plus, brooklyn is home turf for him so he kept me busy with stories all the way.
ESPIE says
I PR’d my fifth marathon by 14 minutes! I’m shooting for a sub-4:00 for marathon #6 π
Ginette says
I race my first obstacle course race the first weekend of December and I was blessed to run it with my husband as well! I canβt wait to do more now, but first I have to heal up from a leg procedure I had that has me not running for 2 weeks.
erin says
Just got into the NYC 1/2, so excited for this race!!!!
Jackie L says
Awesome giveaway! My run happy moment from this year was completing my first half marathon in under 2 hrs! Sidelined with a back injury for most of 2012 and 2013, my PT had told me that maybe distance running wasn’t in the cards for me. It was great to be able to prove that I can do whatever I set my mind to and train properly for.
Val says
Crossing the finish line at my first half marathon. 10-13-13!
Laurie says
Running a solid half marathon in September
Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife says
My run happy moment was PR’ing in the 5k and signing up for my first marathon with Team In Training! Love Brooks and I desperately need running gloves!
Allison says
My run happy moment was finishing my first half marathon with one of my best friends!
Grace says
My favorite run happy moment of 2013 was running the Nike Women’s Half in DC with 3 friend! Such a great race. Thanks for the giveaway π
Gail says
Running a half marathon along the beach in New Hampshire!
Nora says
my run happy moment is when I finish my first half-marathon with my sister-in-law!!! π
Maggie says
2013 was such a great year that I’m sorry to see it end! I ran my first marathon this year. It was a great experience and I learned a lot about what I’m capable of.
Jenna (@urbanfitopia) says
My run happy moment was crossing the finish line at the Ironman 70.3 in New Hampshire!
Christine says
I finished a Couch to 5k program and ran a 5k. May not be impressive to many, but it’s a start for me! I hope to run more in 2014.
KathyR says
My fave run happy moment was completing the Central Park Half in February. It was my first one and also my New Year’s resolution! Since then, I’ve completed four more half marathons and currently training for the Miami Marathon this coming Feb. My first full marathon π it’s been a very run happy year for me!
Elodie says
Watching other run! I was a volunteer at one of the NYC marathon water station and it was an incredible experience, very inspiring…and yes I went for a run right after the end of my shift!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
Broad Street Run was most definitely my run happy moment. It was my first real race I trained for after my knee surgery and it felt so great to race again!
Rachel says
Well,my first running at all was in 2013 and my happiest run was doing the spring race in my home town. I forgot I was in a race and I just felt happy,had good thoughts and enjoyed myself.
Mandy says
Completely my first 10K after my marathon and knowing at that point that running will always be in my life.
Angie H says
PR’ing in my fall half, and enjoying the entire race!
Stephanie says
Running without my watch and just letting myself run at whatever pace felt good that day rather than beating myself up about not running at a certain pace.
Karin says
As a walker turned walk-runner turned run-walker, my favorite moment was realizing that I’d inadvertently built up enough fitness to run a mile without stopping. I was shocked, LOL!
Karen @karenlovestorun says
My runhappy moment of 2013 was crossing the finish line of my first half marathon! π
Karen @karenlovestorun
Tina@GottaRunNow says
It’s hard to pick just one, but one of my favorite moments was crossing the St. George Marathon finish line. I really didn’t know if my legs could make it that far!
Kim says
The best thing has to have been running my first half marathon. π Best thing ever. lol
Toni @ runninglovingliving says
My favorite moments was running the runners World half with Janet, she is an inspiration.
Dani says
My runhappy moment of 2013 was running the NYC marathon this fall!
Molly says
My favorite run happy 2013 moment was running with my cousin on thanksgiving… we’re both new to running and live in different states, so to be together and to run together (something we never thought we’d do) was really, really special and made me run happy!
amber says
My favorite run happy moment of 2013 was qualifying for Boston. It was an amazing accomplishment that pushed me beyond my comfort zone.
Lindsay Barnes says
My fav was a PR at my 3rd marathon and running a total if 4 marathons!! π
Lisa says
My runhappy moment this year was after about 3 weeks of running how from work, when it started to feel like fun, and not just a pain. Next goal a 10 km run in my home town area.
Kerry HK says
Hands down my favorite Run Happy moment in 2013 was completing my first full marathon, in my Brooks Ravenna’s of course!