Friday, January 3, 2014

Happy Blogiversary Read.Bake.Run.Repeat!

One year ago today I decided to revive a blog that I had previously used as a tool to raise money for the Nike Women's Half Marathon in 2010.  Over the past year, the blog has grown in popularity and become something I never could have imagined. 

As part of my 1 year blogiversary I decided it was time to finish off my logo/design! When I first had my logo created, I liked it, but it wasn't quite what I had in mind, Amber at Amber Mabe Design created this one for me and she really captured what I was going for.
 
I've been alluding to some big announcements in conjunction with the blogiversary for a while... drumroll please...!

1. My mostly complete 2014 race schedule will be posted on the blog tomorrow! Until, then check out #2 and #3 for some BIG hints.

2. I have been invited to officially rock n' blog for the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon and Cunningham Seawall 10K! Keep an eye on the blog for more information to come and a giveaway for an entry into the event!

3. I will also be blogging for the 50th Anniversary of the Calgary Marathon in June which will be part of my quest for Marathon Maniac status THIS year!

4. After a successful experience doing the 13in2013 challenge, I have decided to join 14in2014!

5. Lastly, to celebrate the blogiversary and a very exciting year ahead, I'm holding a ProCompression giveaway for a pair of marathon socks. Here is my previous review of the socks! They are a recovery must-have.
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  Happy Blogiversary Read.Bake.Run.Repeat.!
 

43 comments :

  1. HUZZZAH! and we are so happy have you join us on the Calgary ForeRUNNERS team too!! :-)

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  2. I love your new logo! Happy Blogiversary!!! I would love neon socks ;)

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    1. Thank you Jessica. It really suits me I think!

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  3. Happy blogiversary! And congrats on joining the forerunners group for the Calgary Marathon!

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    1. Thanks Leigh! I'm so honored to have been chosen :)

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  4. I like the white compression socks

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  5. Congrats Krista! Lots of big things ahead!

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  6. I am a HUGE fan of compression socks. I wear them for all long runs & races.

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  8. Holy wowza! 2014 is going to be a very exciting year for you. Glad to have you join the #SCMForeRunners family. I'm really looking forward to meeting you in person! Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I forgot to add any colour would be great. I'd just like to give them a try.

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  9. Congratulations! I can't remember how I found your blog, but I've really enjoyed reading even though I rarely comment. You had a great 2013 and it sounds like 2014 may be even better.

    As for color, I'd choose black.

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    1. Thank you Lisa for sticking with me along the way! I'm so glad you enjoy my blog.

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  10. Congrats! I'd go with the black. I would love to choose the Ragnar Relay Orange but it would be best if I participated in one first!

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  11. I like the marathon purple like in your review!

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  12. Happy blogiversary!

    I'd probably go with the pink swirls or the orange. I have the holiday ones, the pink argyle and the marathon chevron in white.

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  13. Congrats on your many announcements. Also welcome to the RnR family. I am one of the ambassadors for the Rock 'n' Roll Raleigh race, which is in its inaugural year as well.

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    1. Thank you, I'm so stoked to be blogging for RnR! What an amazing opportunity :)

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  14. Happy Blogiversary!! I'd pick the pink with stars or grey! :)

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  15. Looks like 2014 is another big year! I love ProCompression...I have marathon pink and lime green. I would love to win some purple ones.

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  16. i am torn...purple...or royal!! do you prefer sox or sleeves?

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    1. I like them for different things Tina! Sleeves for wearing during a run or in the summer so I can wear them after a run with flip flops ;) The socks are my go-to recovery item after any run 10km+.

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  17. Love compression socks. I have the pink ones - perhaps blue?

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  18. I love PROCompression and would get blue, just not sure which shade of blue.

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  19. I'd choose Marathon Powder Blue.

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  20. Already have black, neon orange and retro. I think I'd go with YELLOW next ;)

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  21. Happy blogiversary Krista!! Congratulations on being an ambassador for the marathon here in Calgary. Hopefully we can meet up and catch up while you are here!

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  22. The neon green socks are awesome!

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  23. Happy blogiversary! I think I'd go Neon Pink! (go big or go home, right?)

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  24. Congrats! I like the argyle socks - something a little different. :)

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  25. Ragnar orange. I have my 3rd Ragnar coming up this year, it would be awesome to sport those!

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