I read back to my goals for the year, as I am not one to make resolutions. The beginning of 2014 was pretty tough on me…I found out I was losing my job, and we were buried deep in sub zero temperatures for MONTHS it seemed. #Chiberia and I officially were NOT friends, and my miles and mood disintegrated at a very rapid rate.
BUT…spring came along, and I found a new job that I currently still am working at. YAY. I also PR’d my half marathon by a minute, at 2:01, trained for and ran my hubby’s first half marathon with him, as well as prepared for months for my Master Chef audition in Chicago.
Over all, it was a pretty good year. My mileage isn’t where I had hoped, but I did lose 5 of the 10 lbs I set out to lose so I am pleased with that fact. I also remained consistent with my blog, which was another big goal of mine.
Next year brings on new adventures of training for my 3rd full marathon, the Grandma’s Marathon that I will be running with my sister. I swore I’d never run another full…but yeah. We all know how that goes, right?
This past year I have been documenting my favorite recipes, and REALLY want my e-cook book to come to fruition this year…#fingerscrossed
For next year, I have a few personal goals that I want to keep up with that I’ll keep to myself for now, as well as over all I just want to keep movin’ forward. I lived in the past for too many years. I hope to continue to see my sister more often, as well as have ALL. THE. FUN. running another marathon with her on June 20th, 2015.
Lastly, I’ll share a couple of my favorite photos from last year!






Cheers, and Happy New Year to you all!!
❤ Michelle
Wow, such great times and memories! I’m so proud of you for everything that you accomplished!! You had a very successful 2014!! Happy New Year’s Eve!! I wish you love, health, happiness, and peace in 2015!! Rock it!! XOXO
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Thank you love!!
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You had a great year! I’m so glad we finally met, first through the blog and then in person. I hope 2015 brings you success both on the road and in the kitchen! And I hope we get to connect more! ❤
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Xoxo Wendy!!!
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You had a great 2014! And your family is adorable. Good luck with that marathon training! My friend qualified for Boston there last year!
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Thank you so much!!! No BQ’ing for this girl, I am not built for that kind of speed, but I’ll sure have fun! 🙂 Happy New Year!
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Beautiful pictures! May 2015 bring you even more wonderful memories and moments with your family. Stay warm, have fun, and have a great New Year!
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Thanks, Stacy!! Happy New Year!
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From a bad start lots of really good stuff happened. Your year has shown me that the down times are just temporary and there’s always good waiting on the horizon.
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Amen, Char! Still on the uphill climb!!!
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Happy New Year to YOU!! I’m sorry that 2014 started out tough, but it sounds like everything came together in the end! I hope 2015 will have a lot of awesome in store for you.
Oh and I’ve heard great things about that marathon and know a couple people who are running it! So cool!
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I grew up there, so am SOO excited to run this race!
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That was quite a year, Michelle! I love that picture of you and your husband at the finish line. And you have a beautiful family!
I wish you the very best in 2015.
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Thank you!! XO
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Happy New Year! I am looking forward to reading about your training for Grandma’s Marathon! 🙂
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Happy New Year, Pete! Thanks!!
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