Happy New Years Eve! If you have been following my Running by the Numbers posts the past couple of years (2013, 2014) I usually include Excel charts of all things numbers from the past year (races, distances, times). This year I thought it would be fun to make an infographic and link up with Courtney – Eat Pray Run DC for the Year of Running 2015. Enjoy!
Compared to 2014, I would say 2015 was an average year – it was a mix of lows and highs. Looking at the past two years, I tend to have my best races in the March/April timeframe and kind of fizzle out at the end. Time-wise I think I improved slightly, but I still need to conduct an analysis of my times (and will write a post). I know for sure I was speedier in the 5K in 2014 vs 2015. I am making some changes in 2016 and will share them in the new year 🙂
Although 2015 was not what I imagined it to be, it was still fun and memorable:
- Marathon Manic (well technically not since I’m still haven’t joined) – Chicago and Marine Corps 2 weeks apart.
- Amazing cheer squad of mom, Beverley and Cliff at the Chicago Marathon.
- Ran 3 half marathons in 3 different states (SC, PA, DE) with my friends Emily and Nathasha (plus Gerri and Rach).
- Traveled and participated in 7 races with my mom.
- Ran the Love Run Philly, Cherry Blossom, and Dulles Runway + numerous training miles with my friend Rachel.
- Ran a new to me 8K with my cousin Chris – thanks to the cousin cheering squad of Steph, Jordan and Ian!
- Toed the line at 6 different races (some were doubles) with Kathryn from Dancing to Running.
- Drove to Balti for 3 races this year **waves** to Alyssa, Rafael, Mar, and Sarah.
- Runs, races, workouts, brunches galore with the Oiselle ladies…both near and far! Met some amazing new friends/teammates this year. Thanks to our leads – Jackie, Colleen, Courtney, and Prianka for a great year!
- Catching up with friends at races + meeting Alexis, Amy, Abby, Colleen, Coco, Cynthia, Erika, Kathleen, Sara, Britney and Tracy M. for the first time!
- J&A and Annapolis Running Classic ambassadorships.
- All around best travel buddy and supporter in Cliff – too many to count.
Happy New Year and thanks for following along!
Year in Review – 2014 Running by the Numbers
Year in Review – 2013 Running by the Numbers
What was your favorite race this year?
What distance did you race the most this year?
PS – Recaps and other posts still coming, promise promise.
Sherry
December 31, 2015What a great year! 34 races is a lot!! Love the infographic! Congrats on being able to be a marathon maniac! Cheers to an even better 2016! Happy New Year!
Sherry recently posted…A Look Back At 2015
Run Jenny Run
January 4, 2016I was surprised at the number as well! Next year will try to keep it under 20 😛 Hope 2016 is starting off with a bang!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
December 31, 2015I love the infographic so freaking cool.
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January 4, 2016Thanks Abby!
Ali @ Hit the Ground Running
December 31, 2015This chart is seriously cool; I’m so envious! I want to make one!
You had a full, excellent year. Nice job! I know 2016 will bring more of the same for you!
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January 4, 2016You should! Hope you are having a great start to the new year.
Coco
December 31, 2015It looks like you had a great year to me! And I love the infographic too!
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January 4, 2016Thanks, Coco!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
January 1, 2016Wow, were we really at 6 different races together this past year?!? Can’t wait to see how many of the same races we’ll run in 2016!
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Run Jenny Run
January 4, 2016I know! I was surprised. To many more races in the future 🙂
brittney @ corral b
January 1, 2016what a great year! you do so many races! i’m so glad i had the chance to join you for one 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
January 4, 2016Agreed, so glad we got to run together and see each other in Chicago 🙂
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils
January 1, 2016Congrats on an awesome year! Love the infographic!
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January 4, 2016Thanks, Jenn!
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine
January 1, 2016You had a great year and I love the idea of making an infographic! You did so many races this year. Congrats and I can’t wait to see what 2016 brings for you!
Run Jenny Run
January 4, 2016Thank you, Lisa!
Sharon
January 2, 2016Great year Jenny!! You did a bunch of runs! Awesome infographic too! Happy New Year!!
Sharon recently posted…2015 Year in Running Review
Run Jenny Run
January 4, 2016Thank you Sharon! It was fun making it.
Gerri
January 2, 2016What a great year Jen! Hope to do another race with you in 2016 (+ lots more ?)
Run Jenny Run
January 4, 2016Yes please! ? date soon!
Kristina
January 3, 2016I love your running by the numbers infographic – so pretty!!!!
I can’t deny that I was hoping to see all of the charts and graphs you created last year though. The data nerd in me really loved that, haha! 😀
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Run Jenny Run
January 4, 2016Aww thanks! Perhaps a combo next year 🙂
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets
January 6, 2016Such a cool infographic, you ran a ton of races! Congrats on a great year! Hopefully I’ll get to finally meet you in 2016!
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January 6, 2016Thanks Janelle! I agree – hopefully Cherry Blossom 😀