My year in review

I took a gander through my posts from the past year. You know, it's funny how fresh some things can be, and others barely remembered.

At any rate, 2018 wasn't a terrible year. I've had better, and worse. Running my first marathon was likely the high point. So, here's a little rundown of things I kept a record of. I'm sure I missed some important events, but don't we all...

January -

• I got a new eyeglasses (and a pair of prescription sunglasses)
• I took on the 'Whole 30 program' - and dropped about 10 pounds

February -

• I joined 'The Tube' carwash club! 

March -

• The old barn was torn down where I grew up
• I developed Plantar Fasciitis in my left foot
• My first outside run of the year (7 miles)
• I drove Uber on St. Patricks Day - made a bunch of money, but haven't driven since then
• Jane visited her brother in Colorado
• I bought new running shoes (Hoka One One Bondi 5)

April -

• I started running the parking lot at our church for Tincaps games
• Took the enneagram test (6, 4, 5)
• First mowing of the year (4/23)
• Registered for the Fort4Fitness marathon
• We all went to Buda for Caleb's birthday

May -

• Jane and I ran the Indy Mini
• I biked to work for the first time
• We spent a weekend in South Haven, MI for our 35th wedding anniversary
• I bought 2nd pair of new running shoes (Adidas energy boost)
• We did our first trail run ever

June -

• We spent the weekend in Buda, visited with John & Jennifer
• We participated in The Big Run
• Took another trip to Buda
• We bought a new washing machine
• We participated in the Father's Day 5k
• I ran 11 miles on a treadmill (a first)
• We bought a new tent

July -

• Our nephew was found dead in Colorado (Jane went out for the funeral)
• We participated in the Runners On Parade event
• I bought a new Timex Ironman GPS watch
• Open Streets Fort Wayne
• I bought a pair of Oofos recovery sandals
• I injured my ribs (broke or cracked)
• The old mower died and I replaced it with a used mower

August -

• I bought a water bottle for running
• I officiated my neice's wedding in Kewanee (and a trip to Buda)
• All three grandkids started school this year
• Our treadmill finally died

September -

• I ran 20 miles on a treadmill (my longest run to that point)
• I completed my first marathon! 4 1/2 hours

October -

• We visited Isaac and Ricci in Atlanta
• I did the Simple 7 smoothie challenge
• The Feipel's had the house fire and spent a month living with us

November -

• Jane and Carrie went to Buda
• I built the new shelves in the garage
• I worked my first health fair for the Y
• I finished the Home Grown Mission coaching group
• I signed up for the e-class 'Asking Powerful Questions'
• We took another trip to Buda around Thanksgiving
• The last moving of the year (11/25)

December -

• We took the whole family (Us, Feipel 5 and I/R) to Takaoka for Christmas
• We attened the Reilly Christmas party
• We had all of our family, and my parents, at our house for Christmas
• We went to Biaggis for supper with Feichters for NYE; were in bed by 10:30 pm

Like I said, this is a partial listing of events and remembrances from 2018. I know there were a few more trips to Buda, concerts, outings, and whatnot. I suppose the main things that stick out from this year were:

• The marathon
• Running the parking lot for baseball games
• Jane's trips to Colorado (and everything involved there)

Now it's on to another year...