Wednesday, December 30, 2015

My Top 5 Posts for 2015

I decided this year I wanted to make a list and share my five top read posts. 2015 was such a wonderful year and this blog has changed and evolved over the past year in such a special way to me. I was actually surprised and pleased to see which ones you all liked. Here it is, my top five posts for 2015!

#5- Being The Other Woman

I wrote this as the woman I am looking back and reflecting on the woman I once was. It's a tribute to yesterday and learning to let go. "I use to know this woman. There were many things about her I will never forget. She lingers in my memory and once in awhile I can catch glimpses of her if I close my eyes and take a moment to drift back in time". This post is about evolving into the person you are meant to be while not forgetting where you came from. 


#4- Stronger With Every Mile

This post was a recap of my fourth Half Marathon and the second time I ran in the Vermont City Marathon as a two person team with my father. This is one of my favorite Half's I have done and this particular race was a physical and emotional challenge. It's about pushing yourself, believing in yourself and achieving your goals. 


#3- 7 Life Lessons That Running Has Taught Me 
  
Running has done more than just make me stronger and a healthier me. Running has given me life lessons that I can apply every day. It has taught me patience, discipline and gratitude. "When I began running I had no idea how it would change me. I started running to get into shape, be more fit, and live a healthier lifestyle. I never understood all the other things it would give me until some time and miles later. Running would not only physically change me, it would also become a metaphor for many things in life".


#2- Cold Weather Running: Staying Warm And Safe

Since I do not own a treadmill all my runs are done outside and through the winter. In this post I share cold weather running tips along with safety tips for running in the dark. Check it out and see some of the ways I stay safe and warm while running in the winter. 


#1- The Scar Only I Can See 

This post was personal to me as I share my feelings on the births of both my boys. My oldest son was born via emergency c-section and when I found out I was pregnant for my second son I planned and was passionate about a VBAC (Vaginal birth after cesarean). In the end both my children decided they had other plans for their birth. This post shares the struggle of my feelings not to have had been able to experience a vaginal birth. 



Thank you everyone who takes time to read my words. I appreciate and enjoy all the commenting, sharing and connecting that this blog brings. Cheers to a wonderful 2015 and here's wishing you all a year ahead filled with new journeys, love, laughter, good health and happiness!






9 comments:

  1. I so much love that you run races with your dad. What a wonderful memories for you both. My husband and I love when our oldest daughter runs with us and I also got to run 1 mud run with my dad. So special. It's funny to look back at why we started running and how it ended up changing our lives in so many more ways than just fitness - great topic to write about. Looking at this post reminds me how cool it is to be a blogger and have many of our special experiences logged in like our digital diary. Fun looking back through older posts. I hope you enjoy a fabulous 2016 Crystal!!

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    1. It really is a special thing Diane. I grew up watching my father run. It wasn't until I was an adult and after I had my first son that I fell in love with it too. I love that we can run races together, it is sacred to me for sure. I hope some day one of mu boys wants to run with me.Happy New year!! Cheers!

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  3. I have some catching up to do! Just read through your C Section post- seems like we have so much in common. Glad this year has brought up together, hopefully we can finally meet in 2016!

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    1. I am so glad it has brought us together too! So happy we crossed paths and we will meet!

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  4. I had a vaginal birth with my first son and it was a terrible experience. I had a forceps delivery and my recovery was miserable. My second son was delivered by c-section due to some complications during labor. In comparison, the c-section recovery was a breeze compared to my first delivery. I share this with you because the vaginal delivery isn't all it's cracked up to be. And after all is said in done, you get a baby no matter what.

    Looking forward to reading more of your posts in 2016!

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    1. Exactly! The past few years have helped to ease the sadness of what I envisioned for my births and it truly is the best blessing to have that baby...no matter what!
      Though traumatic for me to say the least, recovery was not that bad. I was even fortunate to start running 4 weeks post c-section after my second (I wasn't really suppose to but I ran throughout my pregnancy).
      Happy New Year Wendy! I too am looking forward to following and reading your posts as well! Enjoy your New Years Eve!

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  5. A lot of people I know who run are transformed by it. I wish I could gather up the courage to start!

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  6. I have only read 2 of these! Can't wait to read them when I am off of work later this week!

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