Best of 2013 in Pictures

What do you think about the new look of my blog? 
I realize that it could be much better but this took about all of the computer skills and patience I currently have, so I hope you like it. I do. And it’s too late to change it back anyway… 
The pictures of this post are in no particular order. 
Just however they happened to upload. 
Enjoy!
Best group ride
Flagstaff’s Pay N Take ride on Saturday morning. 
Now I just need to learn how to hang with the big boys all the way back into town! 
Best local running celebrity I am friends with: 
Olympian Janet Cherobon-Bawcom who lives and trains in Flagstaff. 
Make no mistake, there are lots of world-class runners in this town and I am lucky to call more than one of them my friends! 
Best biking buddy
Karen Haubensak. 

Can’t wait for more training adventures this year! 
Best coaches:  
Heath and Mahogani Thurston
You realize it’s not easy to put up with me. This couple rocks!
Best borrowed bike
Sean Warren’s Fezzari T5. 
I spared you all of the bike drama this summer for good reason. It wasn’t pretty. Sean to the rescue! He let me use his bike July to December and I am forever grateful! 

Best racing buddies
 Colleen Rue and Amber Foster

But, really, I love all of my racing friends! 
Best looking training partner
This honor has to go to Rivs. 
Especially when I look at the Altra advertisements. 

Wanna ride your bike with him around Mormon Lake? 
Get in line! 
Best award
Prize money at the Utah Half!

It’s not every day year that I win some cash. 
Best sponsor
TriSports.com 
Granted, they were my only sponsor but I was very happy working with them in 2012 and 2013. 

Best swim
Emerald Lake 

This swim didn’t last very long. Which is partly why it was so good! 
Best supporter
Karl Jarvis

husband, kids’ best friend, bike-mechanic,  sherpa, and everything else
Best bike ride

Two loops at Wupatki

This year I am going to ride two loops starting and ending in town. Who’s in? 
Best local race
Soulstice
It wasn’t a race for me as much as a lovely run in beautiful Flagstaff with many dear friends! 
Best kids
Noah (8) and Max (5) 

They are a handful but I wouldn’t want it any other way! 
Best run

I honestly had no idea I had a 3:09 marathon in me. 
Sub 3 – here I come! Eventually… 
Best local boys
There are many but top honors go to Bus, JL, and PB
Thanks for keeping things fun and honest! 
Best treat
Half a gallon of ice cream after 70.3 Worlds in Vegas
And I didn’t even feel sick afterwards… 
Best place to train and race
St. George, Utah
But you already knew that… 
2013 was an absolute blast. 
Thank you to all of you who made it awesome! 

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