As I reflect on this year I have so much to be thankful of. This year has been trying both mentally and physically. I had set some pretty lofty goals this year, and I'm proud to say that even when I was told I couldn't I did. It really is amazing what you can do when you set your mind to it.
Here's a look at my year in review. I've added some notes in between the events.
- Jan 2nd, 2013 Registered for Ironman Muncie 70.3
- Feb 18th, 2013: Diagnosed with Diverticulitis (Emergency Room Visit)
- May 4th, 2013: Indianapolis Mini Marathon (Run 13.1 Miles - 2:16:49)
- May 13th, 2013: Admitted to Hospital in California
*I spent 4 days in the hospital; it was here where I was told that my Ironman goal was over. I was devastated. I actually believed it too. I mean I had a tiny hole in my colon...
- May 16th, 2013: Discharged from El Camino
* I got home and started working out again; I was determined that if I worked I could do it!
- June 8th, 2013 Muncie Sprint Triathlon (400yard swim / 20.6k bike / 5k run - 1:24:22)
* testing myself I completed a sprint triathlon, and I felt really good!
- July 13th, 2013: Ironman Muncie 70.3 Finisher (1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run: - 6:25:37)
* I did it! With the support of my family, my Dr. and many others I completed my half Ironman!
- July 16th, 2013: Pound the Pavement (5k Run - 27:57)
- July 27th, 2013: Summit Lake Sprint Triathlon (400yard swim / 13.5 mile bike / 5k run - 1:24:20)
* This tri was my first the year before, my goal was to beat the time from one year prior. I did!
- ** July 29th, 2013: Surgical Bowel Resection
* Again, told I would be done for the season. I mean another 4 days in the hospital, 7 inches of my colon removed and at least 4 weeks no running (right)... I may have cheated a little but I was back at it as soon as possible.
- Oct. 13th, 2013: Chicago Marathon (26.2 Mile Run - 5:01:01)
* Another huge Milestone for me this year! I was able to come back from surgery and being down to complete my second ever Full marathon!
- Nov. 17th, 2013: Big Sur half marathon (2:10:29)
- Dec. 3rd 2013: Got the All Clear from my Dr. !!!!!
Future: January 2014
Jan. 9th, 2014: RunDisney Family Fun Run (5k Run)
Jan. 10th, 2014: RunDisney Minnie's 10k (10k Run)
Jan. 11th, 2014: RunDisney Donald's Half Marathon (13.1 Mile Run)
Jan. 12th, 2014: RunDisney Mickey's Marathon (26.2 Mile Run)
