It is with no doubt that I can claim 2011 as one of the most life changing yet amazing years of my life.
Not only was it a year for big life changes, but it was a great year for personal achievements as well. It’s been one heck of a ride, and I’ve enjoyed every single minute.
Here’s a look back to my top events of 2011.
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New Year’s Eve proposal to “ring” in 2011.
[December 31, 2010/January 1, 2011]
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This race has been dubbed “the toughest half marathon in the Northwest”, and now I know why [it’s pretty much 8 miles straight uphill, and a very intense downhill to follow].
[April 16, 2011]
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I married my best friend and the love of my life.
[July 23, 2011]
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Destination 26.2 for the second time.
I completed my second marathon, The City of Trees Marathon. 
[October 9, 2011]
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I quit my job, packed my bags and moved across the country with my husband from Idaho to Georgia and began my life as a new military wife.
[October 31, 2011]
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I ran my first race [Soldier Half Marathon] after arriving in Georgia and had a personal best! 2:21:35
[November 11, 2011]
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Races ran: 8 [1 marathon, 3 half’s, 2 10k’s, 1 5k, 1 relay]
Year Mileage: 576.50
I tried to use my 2010 monthly stats to motivate me this year to beat that number each month.
| 2010 | 2011 | |
| January | 24.75 | 22.75 |
| February | 24.25 | 32.75 |
| March | 34.50 | 45.75 |
| April | 34.75 | 48.25 |
| May | 47 | 55.75 |
| June | 58 | 47.25 |
| July | 68 | 46.75 |
| August | 100.5 | 62.75 |
| September | 74.75 | 70.25 |
| October | 74 | 54.75 |
| November | 9 | 65.5 |
| December | 17.5 | 24 |
| Overall Total | 567 | 576.5 |
As you can see, I barely squeaked by in beating my last year’s mileage. I’m still happy with all that I’ve accomplished this year, as I realize my mileage was down because I added more cross-training into my routine.
All and all 2011 was a great year and I’m proud of all that I accomplished. Thank you all for your motivation and support over this last year. It has meant a lot to me.
Here’s to a rockin’ 2012!
Linzi's Life On The Run 
It’s fun to look back at your big events this year! I hadn’t read your proposal post before- so romantic! I’m glad that you had a good year!*
I love looking back and I love all these posts that everyone does this time of year! So fun! You had an awesome year! I know 2012 is going to be even better for you!
Awesome year!! Great pictures to remember it all!
Since I am a fairly new follower, I like seeing a timeline of your 2011 year. It gives me a little more insight. 🙂 Hope you have a great new year, and I’m sure, like me, you can’t wait to hit the ground running! *pun intended* 😉
Wow you had a great year! I had no idea he popped the question on New Years… that’s awesome 🙂
What a great year!!! Can’t wait to see what 2012 brings your way 🙂 Maybe a little munchkin!!
You had such an awesome 2011. And I think it is okay that you squeaked by with your mileage because you are the CT Queen!!!
What a great, eventful year! With everything going on you still rocked the races- I love it!
Wow! What an eventful year!! You should be proud of all your accomplishments 🙂
What an awesome year you’ve had! I look forward to reading about what 2012 will bring for you and your hubby! 🙂
You had a great year Linzi! It’s been a pleasure reading about it all year too for me. Look forward to 2012 and wish you and J. Alabama a great 2012.
what a fantastic year you had. Hope 2012 brings you even more!
what an awesome year!! hope 2012 is just as wonderful. happy new year 🙂
What a wonderful year you had!! I’m sure 2012 will be great for you and hubby!!
hey bebe! looks like a great year! i was so happy to read all about YOUR year bc that is what it was…..it was a LINZI-fied year!
here’s to a great 2012 and perhaps a meet up!!! yay!!
You had an awesome year and I’m soo soo glad I got to meet you!