Day 17: Highs and Lows

And the 30 Day Challenge continues with....

Day 17 - Your highs and lows of this past year.

Since we are only in April, I think it best to use a rolling 12-month period here versus a January to present day time table so we have more material to work with.

So...this means we are looking at April 2010 to April 2011.  I like to consider myself a glass half full kinda gal.  This means I would prefer to start with the negatives (the lows) so we can work our way up to the positives (the highs).

Swing Low 

I had to deal with a hip injury (started in February, but carried into mid May) which affected my running.  I conquered it.

I had to deal with an ex-boyfriend who would not respect boundaries I tried to establish.  Unfortunately, I still hear from him from time to time, but it is becoming less frequent and the methods of contact are becoming less...personal.

I was in a huge dating dry spell.  I literally did not go on a single date from April 2010 until February 2011 (despite being a paying member of eHarmony, Match.com, and even a singles group named Eight Friends Out).

During my second half marathon, I was injured - later discovered it was a pelvic stress fracture, which took away my opportunity to run the Houston Marathon.  I was out of commission for 2 1/2 months.

My almost 7 year old Tahoe's 2nd transmission blew forcing the purchase of a new car (forcing car payments).

I've struggled to continue on my weight loss journey - particularly post injury/recovery.

Sweet Chariot

Hit my 100 lbs gone, but not forgotten.

Ran my first half marathon - Chicago RnR - in August 2010.

Got to go on a free vacation to Playa del Carmen with my Amy last May!

Went on an awesome family vacation to Disney World for Thanksgiving.
 

My pelvis has healed nicely and I've been running pain free for almost 4 free months (Amen!)


I'm signed up for 8 half marathons this year (2 behind me and 6 more to go).

At the Expo for my 1st half marathon for the year - Dallas RnR - That Pink Girl and I got to meet and take a picture with Dan and Jackie from The Biggest Loser Season 5.

I have a new vehicle - 2011 Chevy Traverse named Ruby - meaning there should be no more car woes/worries.

I have a boyfriend!  He's sweet, kind, funny, thoughtful, and just an all around good guy!  He even surprised me with these beautiful flowers on my birthday!  Awwww....

What are some of your HIGHS for the year?