Social Workout

A Tribute

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Today is the one year anniversary of the day I joined Social Workout. It's been a really, really good year, and I just want to say thanks, SW community, for playing a big part in that.

When I joined, I was just eight months into developing a running habit after some injuries that left me sidelined from weight-bearing exercise for almost a year. Consequently, I've had the awesome opportunity to track my progress here as I built my strength and endurance back up.

It was as a member of Social Workout that I ran my first 3K, my first 5K, my first 8K, and my first 10K. And it will be as a member of Social Workout that I run my first half marathon in May. I'm sure I'll still be hanging around when I decide to take the marathon plunge as well.

Thanks to these challenges, I've pushed myself to limits I didn't think I would ever approach. I cried last summer trying to break an 8:15 mile, and while I didn't accomplish it then, I've accomplished it several times over now and I know those failed attempts were worth it in the end. 

I just want to say, thanks everyone for the encouragement along the way. Thanks for your funny posts, your serious posts, and your informative posts. Here's to another awesome year!