Holy crap, how time flies. I swear, it felt like it was just yesterday when I typed my blog entry about 2007. 2008 has come and gone. I have to admit, 2008 has been both absolutely frightening and wonderful.

I don't remember much about the start of the year, it went by pretty fast. I remember long, cold, dark runs, but not much else.

The summer was another story. After my trip to Miami, I think I went out every single day for then next 4 months. I refused to stay at home, no matter how tired or how many other things I had to do. I sure had a freaking blast. It was just a couple of months ago, but it feels like it was ages ago. I sometimes smile and think, was this summer really real? I did everything I possibly could. I made every single day a new adventure.

Thought I didn't get into the NYC marathon, I stuck true to my resolution and trained hard for the Philadelphia marathon. I completed it in 3 hours 32 minutes and 48 seconds. Amazing. Hell, I crushed every one of my personal records this year. I ran the Alley Pond 5M at a 6:53 pace, the Newport 10k at a 6:48 pace, the Hoboken 5k at a 6:24 pace, the Niagara Falls Half-Marathon in a stunning 7:17 pace, and lastly the Philly marathon at a 8:07 pace. I cut nearly 46 seconds per mile off my time. That's over 20 minutes!!!

Besides my adventures to Miami and Niagara Falls, I also visited Montreal. Great times were had.


Also, after nearly seven years at my job, I took a leap into the unknown and joined another group. I left all my friends, hell family, and started all over again.


Lastly, I turned 30 this year. I'm in another age group now!




Well, what does 2009 hold? Not sure. Again, I sometimes wonder if this year really happened. It sure was fantastic. Not sure if I can top it in 2009, but I sure am going to try. A trip to Cancun on January 3rd is a good way to start it though!

Happy New Year everyone!