As the holiday season is now upon us and the New Year is just a few days away, I want to take a moment to thank you all.
This year you guys have motivated and supported me in some incredible ways! Each day I am thankful to share my adventures in finding health and balance in New York City with readers near and far. This year especially, in light of the New York City Marathon and Hurricane Sandy, you all have been incredibly supportive. Therefore, it’s time for me to thank you guys with an end of the year giveaway.
One lucky winner will win a few of my favorite things:
1 pair of Pro Compression socks (Marathon pink is my personal favorite!)
1 Lululemon Scuba Hoodie of your choice (valued at $108)
1 Five Bamboo Item (I highly recommend the Holliday dress or the Fireside Cowl, my 2 favorite items)
How to enter?
1. Leave a comment below letting me know what accomplishment you are most proud of this year.
2. Earn an extra entry by tweeting or posting on Facebook: “I want to win @healthyhappier Favorite Things Giveaway including @procompression @lululemon and @fivebamboo! http://alturl.com/d9d5f.”
You have until Sunday, December 23rd at 11:59PM to enter. The winner will be contacted via email on Monday, December 24th. The giveaway is open to US residents only and if an email response is not received within 1 week, another winner will be chosen.
Losing 18 pounds! Forever!
I definitely want to win! 2012 was a pretty awesome year- I got married, landed an amazing new job, and I PR’d at the Philly marathon!
I tweeted as well!
I ran my first marathon. They were so many times I didn’t think I could do it and I did!
I tweeted!
I tweeted.
https://twitter.com/healthy_strides/status/282208032673374208
My biggest running accomplishment was PR’ing in the Chicago Marathon. My biggest personal accomplishment was getting to be a certified NASM personal trainer!
I tweeted as well 🙂
The accomplishment I am most proud of is that this was my first year of competitive running. I ran 14 races total and am super proud!
Deciding to go back to school for a career change 🙂 A sub-2 hour half (a 30 min PR!)
2012 was great! I started grad school, am 2 quarters in, moved to a great city, and made some of the best friends I have ever had. Cheers to 2013!
running my first 1/2
Tweeted https://twitter.com/marciebeth/status/282212231188459520
Half marathon PR.
I tweeted about this giveaway.
I moved to California and started graduate school!
i finished yoga teacher training and it was intense but fun!
tweeted!
My biggest accomplishment was doing my 2nd half-marathon 10 years after my 1st one! 🙂
I’m most proud of captaining a Reach the Beach team that raised over $8500 for the Alzheimer’s Association!
I tweeted!!
My proudest accomplishment this year was a 2:02 half marathon (an 11-minute PR!!) in March. Hoping to break 2 hours this spring!
I am most proud of starting both my blog and CrossFit this year!
getting the internship I’ve dreamed of!
My proudest accomplishment is getting certified to teach exercise. It’s such a passion of mine and it has been so rewarding to be able to give back to the community via my love of exercise!
My proudest accomplishment is actually getting out and moving everyday. Thank you for the contest and all of your inspiration over the whole year!
I ran my first half marathon this year and finished in under 2:15.00!
I worked my butt off to get my dream job. It wasn’t easy, but it is AMAZING to say I love my job for the first time ever. So grateful!
I started to work on myself instead of caring what others thought about me – a huge accomplishment for me!
Moved to a new city and started a new job!
I have two biggest accomplishments for the year: 1) this fall term I started going back to school and managed to take a chemistry and biology class (and get A’s!) while working 32 hours/wk. It was stressful, but gave me a lot of confidence to know that I could juggle it all. and 2) PRing in the marathon by 9 minutes and ALMOST getting my Boston Qualifier. Missed it by 35 seconds, but it was all okay because the manfriend proposed at the finish line!
If I had to pick an accomplishment, it would either be surviving this past week (personally and professionally it was super, incredibly stressful) now on to NEXT week…
Or else, biting the fear bullet and starting going to CrossFit, which I KNEW would be right up my alley and I LOVE IT!!!
I never win anything, so I’m really hopeful I’m lucky this time! 🙂
I tweeted! Happy Holidays to you 🙂
I’m most proud of almost finishing my graduate degree (only one semester left!) while continuing to work full-time!
My biggest personal accomplished has been sustaining my own business.
My tweet: @olivesanwine: I want to win @healthyhappier Favorite Things Giveaway including @procompression @lululemon and @fivebamboo! http://t.co/JuKzo79W
I am most proud of my dedication to CrossFit. I never really stuck to anything before; CrossFit is the first thing I have stuck to and loved!
Thank you for offering this giveaway! I’m proud of quitting my expensive gym and cutting back on spin classes, and spending more time running and cycling in Central Park.
I tweeted I want to win @healthyhappier Favorite Things Giveaway including @procompression @lululemon and @fivebamboo! http://alturl.com/d9d5f.”
Finishing 2 half marathons! One in 90 degree temps and the other in the pouring rain.
I’m most proud of the fact that I started running regularly and ran my first 5k in 26 minutes!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/aemala/status/282217021666643968
I tweeted (@blevy88)!
I ran my first half marathon… & signed up for a full! Paris marathon here I come!
Wow, what an amazing giveaway! I am proud of two things this year. I finally graduated from grad school, and I ran my first half marathon!
I think my biggest accomplishments this year were at work. I was able to keep my grant-funded staff happy and optimistic through tough budget challenges. Here’s to 2013 and (hopefully) better economic times for everyone!
I am proud of the fact that I raised my good cholesterol level through weight lifting and barre workouts.
I PRed in the half marathon! 2012 was awesome, I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store!
My biggest running accomplishment was running my first half marathon in under 2 hours. My biggest life accomplishment was finally getting my husband to agree to book a long-talked about trip to Italy. The man is stubborn as all get out, so I consider this a big deal.
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Tweeted too @firedancerk8 I want to win @healthyhappier Favorite Things Giveaway including @procompression @lululemon and @fivebamboo! http://alturl.com/d9d5f
I ran my very first Half Marathon this year in May and completed my 2nd in Philadelphia beating my time by over 9 minutes! (I ran by you on the course in Philly and said hi). When I started training for the May race, I could only run 3 miles. Now, I’ve got the Half Marathon bug – I just can’t decide which ones in 2013 to sign up for yet.
I tweeted!
Losing 10 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!Doesnt seem like a lot but it was hard..
I tweeted! Thank you!
This year I most proud of making the decision to go back to school for my masters. It hasnt been easy, with working full time and trying to stay active/healthy, but I am so proud to have taken the plunge!
Thanks for being inspiring every day!
I’m definitely most proud of running my first marathon in Nov. 2012!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/engin33rgirl/status/282218506748039168
I’m most proud of conquering my fear of biking and finishing my first two triathlons — INCLUDING clipping in on the bike and powering through some serious hills!
just tweeted about your giveaway!
Thanks for offering such a generous giveaway– I’m excited about each of the products! Something I’m proud of is starting to enjoy exercise and healthy eating because of the way they make me feel– not how they make me look. I’m also proud of prioritizing time with family and friends this year– and I hope to keep it up in 2013!
Happy Holidays! I’m going to have to go with the immense strength I’ve gained from continuing to lift weights, something I did not do much of a few years ago. Fun giveaways 😉
And I tweeted! https://twitter.com/kepotts/status/282220021491568640
I decided to lose 75 lbs and am down 27! 3 more before my next goal is hit. I also decided to make nutition my life by becoming not only a personal trainer but going back to school for a degree in nutrition and dietitian.. I’m really happy and my life is so much better now that I’m getting healthy!
I tweeted
This is such an exciting giveaway!
This year I graduated with my Masters degree and braved moving to the east coast. I ran my third half marathon and finally decided to start training for my first marathon. I’m on my 6th week and I’m hoping that running a marathon will be one of my top moments of 2013!
I also tweeted.
I’m most proud of passing my PhD qualifying exam
My biggest accomplishment this year has to be actually becoming a “runner” and knocking 5 minutes off of my 5K PR time in 7 months. I’m pretty proud that I went from a non runner who couldn’t even run for 5 minutes in April, to running up to 8 miles and averaging 8 min/mile for race pace. I can’t wait to see what 2013 brings in my running 🙂
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/sanslumiere111/status/282221348506439680
I’m thankful for running my first 5K and starting a new (and healthier and happier) lifestyle!
My biggest accomplishments were finishing my first 10K and starting the journey to med school. I believe in myself so much more than I did a year ago!
What a great giveaway! My biggest accomplishments this year was running my first half marathon & getting involved with other bloggers! It was a good year 🙂
I had an awesome opportunity this summer – to develop and teach a series of food preservation classes for kids on an organic farm. We made thing like pesto, blueberry jam, tea, and fruit leathers, all from food from the farm!
My biggest accomplishment would be marrying my Husband and purchasing our first home! One of the reasons we picked our home is there is a park and running/walking trails!
Completing two half marathons on back to back days!
I conquered my fears and went away for 4 months to another state for an internship! It was nerve-racking, scary, and absolutely amazing. Sometimes you just have to close your eyes and jump right in.
Also tweeted it. https://twitter.com/StanfordSteph/statuses/282223444546961409
I’m absolutely most proud of my beatiful baby girl, but also for staying healthy, fit and ACTIVE while pregnant and afterwards!!
I also tweeted about the giveaway! Happy holidays! 🙂 @Kadye
I am most proud of PR-ing in my half ironman by 45 minutes
This year I finished a few years of adult orthodontia! I’m proud of this accomplishment because I have had a lifelong fear of dental work (which is why I ended up with braces as an adult) and so this was a huge deal for me.
I would die for a scuba hoodie!! This year I finished my first marathon and met my goal of running under 4 hours! Super proud of that accomplishment 🙂
My biggest fitness accomplishment this year would be finishing my frist marathon. Hardest thing I’ve ever done but I’m so proud!!
I am proud of running a huge PR at the Staten Island half this year!
Not fitness related but I’m pretty proud that I passed my Project Management Professional Exam. I put in quite a bit of study time and I am proud that I can say I’m a certified Project Management Professional 🙂
I did a freaking HEADSTAND in yoga this year. I’m super duper proud of that. I think it deserves a scuba hoodie 🙂
also, I tweeted! https://twitter.com/dbeckermanor/status/282226620608155648
My biggest accomplishment of 2012 was running my first half marathon!
My biggest accomplishment of 2012 was competing in my first tri! I was awesome, and now I am hooked!
I’m most proud of running my first full marathon, Marine Corps. I was slow but did it and can’t wait to do another!
This year I finally graduated from college! 🙂
This year was a “life-changer” for me. I started the year working at a job I hated in Miami, where I little to no social life and was largely unhappy. I decided to make a change, moved back home, got an amazing new job, and have found the best group a friends a girl could ask for. I’m proud for having the courage to get out of my rut!
Best accomplishment this year: getting back into fitness and working out 6 days a week!
I ran my 3rd half marathon, first with the Leukeima and Lymphoma Society!
Such a great giveaway! I tweeted at 4 pm ET on 12/21 🙂
This is a great giveaway! I am most proud of my marathon training this year; ultimately I ended up injured and unable to race, but I had a really good summer of running and learned a lot in the process.
What an awesome giveaway! I am so proud that I ran my first marathon this year in Detroit. Training with two great friends was an awesome journey and the marathon itself was an incredible experience.
I also tweeted – @buffalomegstew 🙂
I am most proud of pacing my cousin to her first half marathon finish! It was such an honor to be with her during that amazing moment 🙂
I started running! It was my new year’s resolution and I actually stuck with it. Also got into and successfully completed my 1st semester of grad school. Twas a great year!!
I tweeted too! :)@emiesiemie
i feel like i should say im most proud of my berlin marathon pr [cause i busted my ass over the summer for it], but i think i’m most proud of the fact that i ended a long-term relationship that i knew wasn’t going any further than where it currently stood, and doing what i needed to do to make myself happy.
I am most proud of stepping out of my comfort zone with so many things. I can’t even believe all the things I’ve done this year that would have terrified me even just a year ago.
Merry Christmas!
I’m most proud of finishing my 1st marathon! I was supposed to run NYC, but ended up running Philly (just like you!). It was the best feeling in the world to FINALLY cross that finish line! 🙂
I took a big risk and started a new job — and am loving it! I really enjoy reading your blog — I hope you enjoy the holidays and vacation time with your family and friends!
I am most proud of fighting through a tough injury and completing a super hilly half-marathon as my first “race back”!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/CompilationTape/status/282235523358130176
I went back to school at 36 to be a physical therapist.
I am most proud of doing yoga on a regular basis and trying to eat more healthy
What a great giveaway. I am most proud of my daughter learning to eat. She was born very prematurely and a lasting issue is her struggle with eating. We still have a long way to go but she has come so far this year. We have both worked incredibly hard for this to happen and to see her actually WANT to eat makes me so happy.
The accomplishment I am most proud of this year is running my first full marathon. I didn’t do as well as I would have liked, but am proud of the effort I put in and plan on doing it again in 2013.
Running 5 miles for the first time in a thanksgiving race!
There are a few things I’m proud of…starting a 5k training program and sticking with it, running 3 5ks this summer, running my 1/2 half, and losing weight and being happy about my weight for the first time in years!
Finishing my first half marathon in 2:19 – OUC! 😉
My biggest accomplishment was running my first 10K (the Marine Corps Marathon 10K to honor my grandfather), then a month later running an 8K and cutting my average mile time by a whole minute. That gave me the confidence to sign up for my first half marathon in 2013!
I put myself first this year! I switched jobs and made my health a priority.
I am proud that I stuck to my workout plan at least five days/week this year.
Happy Holidays!
I am most proud of running my first half marthon in January with my sister. Running our second together in November and beating our time by 23 minutes was icing on the cake for 2012.
I think the accomplishment I’m most proud of this year is a toss up between completing my first half marathon (and then a second one) and living my life completely outside my comfort zone!
Got my LCSW certification
My favorite running accomplishment was my PR on a very hilly half marathon (2:00:47) and completing two halfs in two weeks. Hoping to break 2 hours in 2013!
I ran my first half marathon. And then I liked it so much that I ran two more!
I’m thankful for starting my family this year and looking forward to the birth of my second child in 2013.
I tweeted as well! @apprecfitness
I landed a fabulous new job and finished the Staten Island Half marathon!
I am most proud of earning another teaching certification while working full time!
I’m most proud of graduating from nursing school (one week ago today)!
I got married this year! (And stayed sane during planning)
I also Tweeted 🙂
I tweeted about this fabulous giveaway too 🙂
And posted to Facebook!
I ran my first marathon!
This year I ran my longest distance without stopping at 9.5 miles… And I also took part in a marathon for the first time – I was part of a relay team and my leg was 6.3 miles. Although I had run longer distances, I was so proud of being part of that relay team!!
I felt very accomplished after running the Ragnar Relay (Ultra)! 33 miles after coming back from an injury. It helped put some pep in my step for other races!
I ran my first race this year and loved it so much I ran 2 more! I ended up running 2 5ks and a 10k since the end of September. This was HUGE for me and I can’t wait for what it means for 2013! 😉
I would love to win 😀 I graduated with my master’s of education, landed an amazing job, completed my first half marathon and changed my life physically/mentally/emotionally by changing my lifestyle!
I also tweeted about the giveaway! Fingers CROSSED!! 🙂
getting good grades this semester! and working out more regularly 🙂
My biggest acomplishment was running my first marathon in September. Now just need to work up the motivation to run my second!
Im most proud of finding a new job and losing ten pounds!
Awesome giveaway…Thanks, Ashley! I’m most proud of pushing through to finish my first 25K race! It was my PDR and the toughest race/run of my life! 🙂
My biggest accomplishments this year (and the ones I am most proud of) was receiving my MBA degree in May and completing the Philadelphia Marathon in November.
One of my biggest accomplishments this year was seeking help for depression. I was always afraid to let people in, or ask for help and finally this year I broke down completely and starting seeking help!
I also tweeted!!
Hope you are having an amazing time in Vermont! I remember winters up in Sugarbush where my family had a ski home until we sold it a few years ago!
I tweeted!
My proudest accomplishment is I had a baby in April 2012 then ran a 2:08 half in November. It was hard to come back post baby but I did it!
So proud to have beat my goal by 5 minutes at the Philly Marathon, after the cancellation of NYCM, and training injury free! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I ran my first half marathon this year!
My greatest accomplishment definitely has to be landing my new job! I teach 2nd graders and I love it!
Would love to win! My biggest fitness accomplishment this year was running my first half marathon!
I’m most proud of completing my first semester of my Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. I couldn’t have done it without my amazing boyfriend…who as of December 14th became my amazing fiance! It’s been an incredible year and I think 2013 will be even better!
Wow, what a great giveaway! I would love to win. My biggest accomplishment this year was running the Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon in 4 hours and 24 minutes! I was supposed to run NYC, but since it was cancelled I decided to run Charlotte. I also raised over $500 in less than two weeks for Hurricane Sandy relief!
i started grad school!
I’m most proud of starting to run again after a tough injury- I wasn’t sure if I ever would! Now I’m training for a half 🙂 I would love to win – great giveaway!
I’m most proud of my 26:55 5k PR and 2:03 Half PR!
My biggest accomplishment this year was running my first half marathon.. and then PR-ing at my second half marathon 3 weeks later taking 6 minutes off my time.
PS I also tweeted!
im most proud of graduating law school and working full time while doing it!
My biggest accompllishment was going vegan
This is such an amazing giveaway! I am most proud of running my first half marathon and then going on to run 6 more. I have fallen in love with distance running… HARD!
I’m most proud of having more FUN this year – including fun with fitness!
This might be one of the BEST giveaways ever! My 2012 accomplishments I’m most proud of are paying my credit card off and running a post babies Sub 2 hour half marathon. Happy Holidays to you!
Ran my first half marathon this year!
I’m proud that I moved to Florida this year, and quickly got connected into the Tampa community. I love my new Tampa friends!
My biggest accomplishment was finishing my first year in my first job outside of the Navy! It’s been a roller coaster of a year professionally but so happy with where I am!
Adopting the, “She turned her cants into cans!” Mentality!
My most proud accomplishment is staying positive despite hard circumstances in my life!
I am so proud of raising my baby. She is only four months old, but she is a healthy, happy baby!
Running again! I got really burnt out on it and after going through some personal challenges in 2009, I’ve all but stopped running consistently. This year, I decided to get back in the habit!
I’m most proud of working through a back injury from work to continue running/exercising. It’s the only thing that got me through all the pain!!!
I am most proud of completing my first half-marathon!!
I was promoted this year to a very challenging position and I am
Very proud of the changes and improvements I was able to make at my organization. Thanks for the giveaway!!
I started running this year and have completed 2 half marathons! Something I never even dreamed I would be able to do!
I am more than 3/4 of the way finished with graduate school!
Great giveaway! I’m most proud that I started a new job this January – and I have learned SO much in the past year!
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/VeggieNextDoor/status/282293587981520896
I set a goal for myself this year to increase my speed and distance, and was so stoked to win my division at a 15k last week! I’m so happy to have this tangible accomplishment to finish out the year.
I ran my first half marathon! 🙂
I also tweeted!
My greatest accomplishment this year is my almost 8 month old baby, Tesla! She is my peanut.
This year I ran my first marathon (and then my second marathon 6 months later)! I’m so proud that I followed a training plan (twice) and conquered the distance each time!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/carrotrunr/status/282296113430683648
I trained and ran my first 5k, this summer, and now I’ve fallen in love with running and am working at finishing a 10k!
Leaving my last job without having another lined up and managing to find one that was a much better fit in less than a month!
After nearly 10 years working as a chemical engineer, I went back to school to earn a Master’s Degree in Middle Childhood Education. I really enjoy reading your blog – thanks for the giveaway.
I’m proud of making it to my second year of pediatrics residency!
I tweeted!
I’m most proud of 3 things, losing 5% body fat, signing up to run my second 1/2 mary and taking the first steps to go back to school to be an RD!
I am proud of getting a promotion at work!
Graduating with my Masters of Public Health in Nutrition from UNC! 🙂
Going back to grad school and moving across the country!
I tweeted too!
Awesome giveaway, you are always so generous!
Its nothing major, but my biggest accomplishment is learning more patience. Its a never ending battle, but I’m trying!
I am most proud of getting into (and just finishing my first semester) of MBA school!!
This year I ran the Disney marathon with bronchitis and a cracked rib. However, my biggest accomplishment by far was The birth of my third daughter last month! She is amazing!
I’m proud of all of my race PRs!
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/pace_of_laurel/status/282316262699319296
I am most proud of graduating with my Master’s degree and with a job!!
Pursuing my goal of being more creative this year and completing many DIY projects (including the majority of my Christmas presents!).
Running a 5k, 10k, half, and making the decision to tackle my ED recovery head on.
Tweeted! (@SamBangs)
I ran my first marathon! 26.2 miles at 26 years old. 🙂
running my first marathon…and then running a second.
I am most proud of finding more work/life balance this year. It’s taken some thought and preparation but it definitely worth it!
I’m most proud of accomplishing a lot at work and being promoted, despite being diagnosed with a chronic pain disorder and having 3 surgeries. Pushing through and being successful is a huge win!
Shaving 30 minutes off my marathon PR!
I’m proud of myself for making my wants a priority. I turned 30 and treated myself to my first passport and a trip to Europe. It was worth every penny – I don’t want to take life for granted!
What a wonderful and delightful give away 🙂
I would have to say I am most proud of myself for going back to school and training for a half marathon 🙂
I’m most proud of my PR 12K time, which was at a faster pace than my PR 5K and 10K paces 🙂
Also, I tweeted your message 🙂
I became a triathlete this year. I made that my goal but honestly wasn’t sure I’d be able to do it, but I did!
Training for and running my first marathon all while balancing my new full time job.
I started running in April of this year, and now have run 3 half marathons, all in under 1:49!
I lost fat, gained muscle, and finally have the discipline and motivation to accomplish my goals
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/TheBroadbents/status/282351053352103936
I’m most proud of running my third half marathon during my fifth (and most difficult!) year of graduate school!
I tweeted
http://alturl.com/d9d5f
I’m most proud of finishing my first marathon!
I am most proud of finishing classes for my undergraduate degree in Dietetics!
Start yoga practice
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/282386993546133504
I am most proud my PR for the half marathon – shaved 9 minutes off my time!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/CantWait4Bfast/status/282405430834102272
Getting my first real apartment
I had a baby! Quite the accomplishment.
This year I attempted to PR a half-marathon, but I ended up hurting myself instead. I’m proud that I fought through and finished anyway!
https://twitter.com/kristy_joy/status/282474417907445761 — I tweeted!
I completed my 5th half marathon!
My biggest accomplishment this year is actually not running related! It’s that I bought my first home! 🙂
I’d have to say my proudest moment this year was when someone referred to me as “a runner” and I finally had that ah ha moment that YES! I AM A RUNNER!!
I tweeted as well!
This is a great giveaway! I am most proud of running my first 2 half marathons!
I am proud of getting to the point where I could run 5 miles straight-a major accomplishment for me!
Trying yoga and loving it!!
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/margievis/status/282481269596618752
My biggest fitness accomplishment is doing P90X, which has made me stronger, in general, and for other activities. My biggest accomplishment overall, though, is being a SAHM and being able to witness things through their eyes and seeing how they overcome things.
I have ran more miles this year and have transitioned to minimalist shoes!
My biggest personal accomplishment in 2012 was completing my first year teacher and coming back for year two prepared and more confident!
My biggest running accomplishment was running a sub-1:50 half 🙂
I am most proud of finishing my first half and my first full marathon!
My bigggest accomplishment is surviving my first semester of my PhD program! Yay!
Fitness wise: a new marathon PR…SO close to breaking 3:20! Boston, for sure! Life wise: my promotion at work!
I started taking The Bar Method classes this fall and I am addicted! Already seen major transformation in my legs that even running did not do for me!
I got a promotion at work so that was my biggest accomplishment this year!
First ever triathlon! And I lost 30 lbs!
Proud of finishing a 10-miler and my first year of grad school! 🙂 Thanks for hosting the giveaway, and merry Christmas!
Oh I love my Pro Compression socks. And that shirt? I need that in my life. Looks so comfy. It’s hard to pinpoint just one thing – but I think getting a PR at my last half was a big accomplishment. I worked my booty off for it.
I tweeted (@hriacobacci)
I’m 2 years post-grad and have had a “real” job at a theater. I love where I work, but I made the decision this year that I’m going to pursue my real dreams. I want to act, and so in the spring my boyfriend and I are moving from CT to NYC. It took a lot of deliberation, but I know I won’t be happy if I never try.
Making it halfway through my medical residency! 18 months to go! 2013 will be about weight loss and getting fit again!
PRing my second marathon! woot woot! (and I tweeted too)
This year was my year of ENDURANCE. I ran 6 half marathons before doing my FIRST marathon in MAY! 3 months later ran my second mara. And lst month finished my 11th half. I just kept going. One mile at a time!
Finishing my first semester of graduate school! (And just going back to school in the first place – scary but so glad I did!)
Making it halfway through my medical residency. 18 months to go!
Most proud of finishing my first half marathon. It’s been a great year!
I also tweeted the giveaway.
Finally feeling that I am in control of my life.
I am most proud of myself at 49 for running my very first half marathon this year.
I am most proud of buying a house!
Finally committing to a healthy lifestyle!!!!!!
I finished my first year of graduate school!
Graduating from law school and passing the bar exam!
moved to a great city this year
This year I’m most proud of pushing beyond my comfort zone. In running as well as socially and emotionally (whoa now, deep stuff). It’s been worth it every time.
I’m most proud that I took my running to the next level by deciding to train for a marathon. I was committed and consistent in my training for 12 weeks and saw great improvements in my speed and endurance. However, a disc injury sidelined me partway through my program. After my first exhilarating 15 mile run I had to stop completely for several months. I am finally easing back into running and have my eye on a marathon in 2013.
Running a marathon after having my third baby 🙂
Being promoted at work!
I think the best accomplishment was moving to a new city and starting life in the real world, scary after graduating in May
I think the accomplishment I am most proud of is finishing my first real “race”–a 10k! And a close second is FINALLY developing a flossing habit!
My greatest accomplishment this year is giving birth to my daughter. Even though I feel like I have no clue what I am doing, we are all surviving!
I’m proud of maintaining my 60lb weight loss, completing a personal 30-day yoga challenge and continuing to live a healthy lifestyle in spite of an incredibly stressful year!
I’m proud that I’ve started running again after knee surgery!
This year my biggest accomplishment was getting a teaching job!! I love it 🙂
Even though the NYC Marathon didn’t happen for me this year, I was pretty pumped about my first 20-mile training run!
I am most proud that I completed my first half marathon this year. I am also looking forward to the next races!
I tweeted about this contest too (Not sure if that was supposed to be a second comment or not)
The accomplishment I am most proud of for this year is graduating with my M.B.A. in finance. While I am still not working in a business field, it provided me with many a chance to look at the world and really understand what is going on!
I’m proud that I finished my masters degree and found an AMAZING job in the same week!
I’m proud that I finished my first half marathon and also that I placed in a race!
I’m most proud of finally taking the leap and doing a triathlon! Now I’m registered to do a full Ironman this coming July!
My biggest accomplishment is that I finished my first year of grad school!
I finished my first marathon!!
It sounds silly, but I’m most proud of actually taking a few months off of exercise completely to let my stress fracture heal. It wasn’t easy but was the right thing to do!
Completing my first half marathon and finishing my MBA.
I had the confidence to leave a stable, close-to-home job, for something totally unknown – and I’m so proud I did!
I found a new balance between a hectic work schedule and training to get back into competitive triathlon shape
I ran my first half marathon and lost 25 pounds this year. I think I may have turned into a lifetime runner in the process!
Finishing my first semester of business school!
running life – completing my first 50-miler
personal life – my first year of marriage with my awesome husband! love hi, love figuring us out, love that we are a team.
I’m proud of finishing a year of graduate school…five months left!!!
Keeping a consistent workout schedule of 4-5 days per week for the entire year!
I ran my first marathon, I never thought I would EVER run a marathon. Training was more difficult than I imagined, especially after my dad died, but the sense of accomplishment crossing the finish line made all the miles and blood and tears worth it.
I made it through my first year of residency!!
This year I am most proud of making new friends AND recommitting to skiing!
I ran my first half marathon!
I was accepted to graduate school and moved into a new city all alone 🙂 (and am so happy I did!)
I’m proud that, after too many years of taking care of others, I have finally begun taking care of myself. Running and joining a yoga studio have made me a much happier and healthier mom, wife and co-worker this year.
Starting a new job and taking time to enjoy the little things each day.
I think my biggest accomplishment this year is learning to love myself more and work through all my self doubts (and working through emotional eating). I learned I am strong and I will achieve all my health goals (and will make it through my first full marathon in a few weeks).
I started my dissertation research for my PhD!
I am most proud of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in a challenging role at Barclays and applying (and getting accepted as of last week!!) to business school. Your blog has inspired me to use running as a stress releaser and since becoming a reader I have completed 3 marathons! Thanks for everything you do with this website Ashley, it encourages me to maintain a positive outlook every day.
Running my first and second half and losing 17 pounds!!!
I tweeted!
I would definitely say lining up a job for after graduation!
I am most proud of two things- one, running my first marathon and two, my accomplishments in my job this year!
Ran my first marathon! Didn’t die!
Trained for and completed my first marathon running a really consistent race and coming in just under my 5 hour goal!
Getting closer to overcoming binge eating.
I am most proud of moving to a new city
I am most proud of getting into business school (including quitting my job and moving across the country) and successfully completing my first semester of school!!
Mine is a tie–the first is graduating medical school and starting my residency training, and the second is doing it while starting running, working up to now training for a mini, and losing (and keeping off) 22 pounds in the process!
I tweeted!
Ran my 1st 1/2 marathon… Loved it
My promotion at work was the biggest accomplishment this year.
2012 was a great year. I PR’d in my half marathon and I pushed myself to step out of my comfort zone into a new job that I’m loving!
I also tweeted
Sticking with physical therapy to address my knee problems and starting to run again.
Running my first two half marathons, and already signing up for my next two! Merry Christmas!
biggest accomplishment was getting my youngest child potty trained! I really thought I was going go be changing diapers forever!
I am proud of myself for graduating college with a 3.97 GPA!! I did it all while raising my two boys! Balancing everything has been hard, but so worth it in the end!
achieving a marathon PR of 4:57 beating my previous time by 31 minutes!
I raised $6,000 for breast cancer research!
Losing 20 lbs and getting fit
I’m proud of myself for finally committing to my weight loss goal, and starting a blog to keep myself accountable. This will definitely carry over into 2013, but I’m glad I made the decision to start in 2012. This is an awesome giveaway, and I would love to win!
Ran my first 5k this year!
Happy holidays, Ashley! Thanks for doing this!
I’m starting to swim and run again after coming back from injury, and I’ve run my first race ever this year!
I’m really proud of myself for knocking 25 minutes off of my half marathon time this year!
Running my first half marathon and signing up for my first full to be run next month!
I am proud of myself for running two half marathons this year, one of them being my first half. I also ran several 10ks and 5ks…my best racing year ever!
I’m so prood I kept up with my yoga pratice, and actualy love it. 🙂
I am most proud of getting into med school this year!
I got married to my best friend! A close second is running my first Marathon 🙂
Fitness related, I am most proud of running my first 10k race and hitting a PR at the race and also starting a regular pilates routine and seeing significant results from it! I also tweeted!
Running my first half marathon. Finally!
being in charge of organizing a conference and having it go well!
Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway! I am most proud of losing 30 pounds and maintaining this weight loss through baby steps of eating better, moving more and discovering the wonder that is Body Pump!
And I tweeted! https://twitter.com/Raafortune
This year I am proud of becoming a manager! Great giveaway.
Most proud of managing my anxiety and stress with a daily mindful meditation practice. Have fun in St. Croix!
Going back to school. To get my mba after 8 years out. Merry christmas
I am proud of helping my friend complete her first half marathon!
I tweeted! Hope to see you soon! Xoxo and merry christmas to you and the husband!
My biggest accomplishment was becoming a mom 🙂
Im proud of doubling my mileage this year. It’s amazing what running has done for my life! Thanks for doing a giveaway!
I think mine would be finding a decent-for-me life balance. I managed to perform very well (I think) at work, spend quality time a lot of loved ones, run 3 half-marathons and travel a lot. It was a great year.
I tweeted!
Easily the thing I am most proud of this year was completing the NYC Triathlon. I have wanted to compete in a Tri for years and this year when asked to do it with only 7 weeks to train, I said yes AND finished it. I’ve never been prouder of anything in my life.
I can finally run for 25 minutes straight for the first time in two years – and it feels great! 🙂
I am most proud of running a half marathon in 2012 (and not walking once)! The furthest I had run when I signed up was 4 miles!
Easy: ran my first (and second!) half marathons!
7 years after graduation, I studied my booty off and passed my Registered Health Information Technician exam! Woo-Hooo!!
I’ve learned to balance my life. Not focus on eating too much, not stressing over gaining a few pounds, enjoying my time with friends and family, and most importantly learning to be happy with myself.