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2018 Running Summary



In 2018 I had a race nearly every month, some months I did two.  I did 2 half marathons, 4 trail races and added in a couple cross training activities. Running keeps me sane and from weighing 250lbs and racing makes me focus so I do it a lot. 

My race calendar starts on January 1 with the 5k Resolution Run.  It is a fun local race that has been cold and snowy for the last couple years.  This year was my second full year of twice weekly Body Pump and the weight training is helping my running and body shape.  The first set of photos takes us through June.  I coached soccer for the last time this spring and Sydnee joined me in a couple races, where she ran the kids races after I finished the longer race.

The highlight of the first half of the year was an amazing two and a half week vacation.  I attended the Skirt Sport Ambassador Retreat and made tons of new friends.  I ran the Skirt Sports 13er and it was beautiful, fun and amazing.  There is a special spot in my heart for Skirt Sports not because they make amazing workout clothes, which they do, but because their Ambassador community is the most positive, supportive group of women I have ever had the opportunity to meet. 
After being surrounded by 100s of amazing women and being happier than ever we journeyed to the most Magical Place on Earth. 

In 2018, I got a great deal on resort stays in Orlando so we purchased annual passes to Disney World and it was one of the best investments I have made.  Although, I didn't run in Disney in 2018 I will be running in the WDW 1/2 marathon in January 2019. 

The second half of 2018 brought my goal race, The Rut Run 11k.  Before that I ran the Missoula 1/2 Marathon, which is my favorite road race and I run it every year. The rest of the year included a rescheduled 11 mile trail run and a couple 5ks including my 101 year old Grammie's first race.  We pushed my grammie in her new wheelchair in the Diva Day 5k and Sydnee walked the whole thing as her first full 5k.  She completed her second 5k in December when we ran/walked the Light Your Way 5k. 

My 2019 race calendar is currently up in the air.  I have a couple races I have committed to but I haven't settled on anything else because I am working on moving cross country. 

2019 so far:

January
Resolution Run 5k
Walt Disney World 5k
Walt Disney World 1/2 Marathon

June
Skirt Sports 10k or 13er

All my outfits are Skirt Sports brand.  If you are interested you can shop with my 15% off code 637MORT at http://bit.ly/2PBHs6S Currently, they carry sizes XS-XXL but will be expanding soon to 3XL. 
My races can be found at www.runwildmissoula.com - Missoula races including the 1/2 Marathon
https://www.runnersedgemt.com/ - Trail races including The Rut Run (Montana)
www.rundisney.com - All Disney Races (Florida)
http://colorado13er.com/index.html The new Skirt Sports 13er (Colorado)
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