Good News!

It's been a nice little break from bloggy land. With the holiday and all the celebrating, I just didn't have time to think about blogging. In fact, just today I was wondering if I really had anything to even write about now that things are slowly getting back to normal. Then I got a little letter which I have been anxiously awaiting...

We were told a few months ago that the Brooks ID program was changing for 2011 and there would be different levels of membership. I wasn't sure what to expect since I was new to the program in 2010 and had my first injury which kept me sidelined, but I knew everyone currently in the program would be invited back in some way. As I read the forum posts about people getting their letters, some disappointed and some happy with where they fell, I started to worry about what Brooks was basing their decision on. I'm not an elite athlete. I'm not winning races or taking home the grand prize. And I sure as heck have had my share of falling apart during races. Sure, I may win a few age group awards from time to time but other than that, I'm just an ordinary runner pushing myself and trying to improve. And while I'm doing it, I try to smile and inspire others to run.

Well, turns out that's all that matters!! I was invited to join the Brooks 2011 Inspire Daily PACE (Performance and Coaching Elite) team today. I'm honored, ecstatic and love that having a passion for running has opened doors like this for me. I feel very lucky to be selected for this team and I am looking forward to a year of kicking ass and spreading the word.

Hope everyone had a great holiday. Santa was very too good to me and we got to spend a lot of time with the family, which is my favorite part! I'm hoping to have a few giveaways in the beginning of the New Year and I have another little annoucement to make later this week. Stay tuned!