2012 has been a pretty amazing year. From starting this blog in July, finishing my first half Ironman in September and meeting some incredible and inspiring runners and bloggers from across the world, I have grown a lot as a person and as an athlete during the last 12 months … and there have been a lot of blog posts to document it all. From tips on becoming a better, faster runner to race reports and accounts of new experiences, here is my best of 2012 summed up in 26.2 posts.

I started this blog!
And Along Came rUnladylike

I learned a lot through my training and race adventures. I hope some of these learnings also help your running and fitness journey:
5 Things I’ve Learned Growing Up with an Elite Runner
How to Run Faster
When to Buy New Running Shoes and How to Make Them Last
Ice Bath 101: 9 Tips to Survive a Cold Soak
How to Prevent Travel from Unraveling Your Training
7 Tips for Racing in the Rain
Benefits of Trail Running and What to Know Before You Go
How to Overcome a Mental Rut
How to Stay Married to a Marathon Runner
How to Turn Your Next Half or Full Marathon into a Racecation
Triathlon Race Day Checklist

I found motivation and inspiration.
How to Turn Motivation into Action
26.2 Running Mantras: Happy Thoughts for Every Mile
Dear Running … Thank You

I ran in some pretty cool places.
Running in the Windy City
4 Cities. 4 Weeks. 4 Runs.
Pushing through Central Park
Running Where Dreams Come True

I had some interesting “firsts.” *GASP!*
There’s a first time for everything.
The Ugly Truth about Saddle Sores
A Running Rite of Passage

I finished my first half Ironman.
Ironman 70.3 Augusta Race Recap

I ran my fifth marathon during a hurricane.
Marine Corps Marathon Race Recap

I met some great bloggers.
Not Just another Race Recap: Race For Recovery

I started boot camp.
Sore is An Understatement
A Festive End to My 2012 Boot Camp Adventures

What were your standout moments from 2012? What race accomplishment from this year are you most proud of?