2016 Year in Review...from my perspective
Running/racing in 2016 for me was a majorly great year. I've said many times, running doesn't define who I am. I am a husband first, a dad second, a friend third and lastly a runner. I wear a lot of hats and running is a vehicle I use to define where my passion and zeal for life come from. I've been blessed with a very full life and one that I wouldn't trade for the world. Running gave me my life back when the world tried to steal it away from me over 12 years ago. Running is my hobby, it's my sport, it's my stress reliever, it's my way to meet people and it's a social outlet for me that keeps me out of situations I don't want to be in. My family is my galaxy, running is my world. 2016 started out really great with a trip to Texas to run the Rocky Raccoon 100 miler and get my first Western States qualifier and a 26:55 finish. It wasn't the result I was hoping for, but a memory that I will always cherish as my first official trail 100 mile