Ten years. Ten.
That seems crazy to me when I think about the fact that I have posted 5,143 blog posts… You’d think I’d have run out of things to say, miles to talk about and pictures to share!
Ten years ago I decided to start oversharing all of my thoughts on the internet and I haven’t stopped since then. I started blogging as a way to connect with other running-obsessed humans while I was injured and found over the years that we can all relate to so much more than just running. I’ve always felt like I was just chatting with a few of my closest friends each day online and that is why I’ve stuck to blogging for so many years now. I really am so thankful for each one of you and for your love through the highs and the lows. Thanks for seeing past the ridiculous amounts of mistakes I make, helping me to grow and for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I owe you all big time.
Here’s to more posts, more connections and another year of blogging!
I thought it would be fun to share a few of my top viewed posts over the years just in case any of them interest you!
*When Andrew and I Got Engaged!
*A Post on my Religion and Beliefs
*10 Things I would Have Told 27 Year Old Me
*St. George Marathon Race Recap (when I finally hit my goal that I made you guys hear about for 8 years:)
*My Boston Marathon Recap (the first time I did it and we all thought it was the worst possible weather that could ever happen there… and then 2018 happened haha)
*Brooke’s Birth Story (I still think that the airplane put me into labor even though nobody agrees with me ha).
*Runners Flu After the Long Run (turns out I’m not alone in experiencing this haha)
*A BIG CHANGE for our Family (Skye’s pregnancy announcement.. you guys were so excited for me after knowing I had wanted another baby for years and years.. thank you)
*Hindsight is 20-20… Amenorrhea
*Sissy’s New Workout Room She Remodeled!
*St George marathon Race Recap 2019
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As a thank you for being my friend over the years, I’d love to do a giveaway!
I’ll buy 2 readers a pair of running shoes from Brooks! Just leave a comment with whatever you want in it and I’ll choose the winner on 10/21!
861 comments
Allie
I think what’s crazy is that I’ve been following you for almost that entire journey, which CANNOT have been 10 years?!?! That’s kind of a lot of life! I had 2 kids at that point, now we are at 5! We have lived in 3 different places since that time. Different jobs. Lots of changes-similar to you. God has been faithful through it all!
Connie
I love your blog. My daughter is also named Brooke. ❤️
Brooke Rasmussen
Loved doing Ragnar with you forever ago!!! I am amazed with you everyday!!!
Ash
I have been reading since the beginning and I CANNOT believe it’s been ten years! Congrats on a great first decade of blogging, here’s to many more ;-)
Mary
I’ve been following along for 5 1/2 of these years! I can’t even remember how I found you then. I enjoy reading your blog every day and look forward to it.
Jamie
Congratulations and thank you!! I’ve so appreciated the motivation your running journey has given me :)
Robin Klassen
I LOVE your blogs. Your blogs are the first thing I read in the morning. Great information, stories, tips and pictures. Keep up the great work! ♥️
Madeline
Congratulations and THANK YOU! HRG is always a bright spot in my mornings, and I’ve so appreciated the motivation your running journey has given me :) Here’s to another decade!
Meg
Time sure does fly! Happy Anniversay!!!
Kelly M Sites
congratulations on 10 years, and I have been with you all 10 years of it. :) Cheering you on.
Josué Manjarrez Linares
Happy 10 year!! My girlfriend reads this daily and shares your spot from time to time!
Sharon
Congratulations on ten years! Even though there are so many blogs out there these days, yours remains one of my favorites to read every day.
Kathy McElhaney
I started reading when you were about 2 years in (just before Brooke was born) and I still enjoy traveling along with you. I’m so happy with where you life has taken you now and can’t wait to “meet” your new little one really soon!
Stephanie
Congrats on 10 Years!!
Courtney
Thank you for oversharing with us each day! It’s a nice break to my day to see what you and your family are up to.
V
I would love a pair of shoes!
Emily Huizenga
Happy Blogiversary!
Erin
So happy to have found your blog many years ago! I feel like we’ve grown up together! Thanks for putting yourself out there for all of us
Kaela Dickson
10!? That’s a little less than half my life haha. I only stumbled across your blog about a month ago, and I don’t think I’ve ever read anything as religiously (except for scriptures;). What I love most is the motivation your blog gives me to get up and run. I have a little four month old girl named Renée (our first), and I’m finishing up my degree in special education as a student teacher (come December I’ll be DONE!). By the time I’m done teaching (4PM), I’m pretty tired, and I have Renée to care for, so finding motivation to run can be a little hard even though I know that’s what I really want to do (and let’s be honest I really need it as well:). Reading about your running escapades help me to throw her in the jogger and take her with me on miles of hills by the mountains. Thanks for the support!
Liz
Congrats on 10 years! That’s a big accomplishment!
Alison
I’ve loved following your running adventures!
Nicole
Congratulations on 10 years! I actually binged your blog from start to finish starting a few months ago, nice to finally be caught up and read daily!
Andi
Congratulations Janae (and family!), on 10 years! Like many others, I can also say I’ve been a reader since the early days. Many things have come and gone, yet I still come back to your blog every day to read it! Many blessings to you and your family. <3
Kristie
You were the one who turned me on to Brook’s running shoes! Thanks for all the advice over the years and product recommendations. Love Brook’s running shoes, and would love a new pair :)
Odelia Drillich
Congrats on 10 years! Love reading your blogs!
Jess
I have really enjoyed reading your blog. I look forward to it everyday. Congrats on 10 years!!
Laura Anderson
Congratulations on 10 years! I’ve been following you before Brooke was born. It’s so fun watching your family expand and your love for many things being shared with all of us readers. Cheers to you!
Xoxo
Tammie Brenton
I first read your blog because I love to run and enjoyed your race recaps and running advice. Later, I shared it with Madi because you were a single mom who was honest about the hard times but you were still looking for the beauty in this world. Thank you.
Amber
I’ve loved reading your blog! Happy anniversary!
Anna
I’ve been following you for nearly the whole journey! I think I found you sometime in 2010 and every morning I’m back to read for more! I totally agree that it seems like you are talking to your friends and I feel like I’ve cheered you on from afar! I’m excited to see the rest of your adventures and especially the new baby soon!
Brianne R
Congrats on 10 years of blogging! I’ve enjoyed your blog for about 8 of them!!
Lisa
Congratulations on 10 years!
Alicia K
I’m so happy I found your blog like 3-4 years ago. Time flies!! You also convinced me to try Brooks and I absolutely love them. Happy 10 years blogging!!
Jackie
Wow! Congrats on 10 years!!!
Colby
Congrats on 10 years! Hope you’re feeling well!
Cori
Congrats on 10 years! This is the only blog I read every single day and have for years. Thanks for being my friend even though we’ve never met. Can’t wait to meet your new little one soon! And Brooks are the best!
Laura
Happy Anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog everyday during my lunch break! You have been such an inspiration as an athlete and a mom! Looking forward to another 10 years following your blog!
joanna
hi janae! thank you so so much for sharing your world with us (:
krista
I have been following for… 7 years now!? so strange to have these long term internet friends!
Melanie
Wow! 10 years! I rarely ever comment because I’m too lazy, but I’ve been reading your blog every morning with my breakfast since spring of 2011. You absolutely feel like a friend. Well done on keeping this blog going for so many years, I appreciate you sharing you life with us. <3
allison alt
i’ve loved following along with you over the years:) you inspire me to be a better runner every day<3.
Colleen
Skye is slightly younger than my first child and my second is going to be a little younger than your next so it’s wonderful to go through this motherhood journey with you.
Brianna Cutler
I’ve only been following since St. George, but I love going back to some of these old posts!
Rachel Loyd
Congrats! I started reading your blog when I was a freshman in high school, and now I’m a senior in college!
Erin
Thank you for sharing your story! I have loved loved loved being a reader for so long.
Jodi
Wow! A decade! Congrats!
Sarah
Congratulations on 10 years! Can’t believe I have been reading your blog for so long. Thanks for all the running inspiration, advice and oversharing!!
Karen
I love to read your blog! I appreciate you sharing that not every run is perfect – we all struggle. You have a beautiful family! And I like hearing about grandma school – your children still cherish those memories forever!
Anna Walker
Congratulations!! I’ve been reading since almostttt the beginning and it’s been so great to see you evolve and grow! Can’t wait to read you for more years to come.
Jen
Congratulations! I love reading your blog every morning and so excited for you and your new baby!! Your blog gives me such motivation for my running and all the adventures with kiddos. So thank you!
Anna @ Adventures En Route
Congratulations!! I’ve been reading you for almost as long, and it’s been great to see you grow and get super fast. Can’t wait to read the next years :)
Julie
Congratulations on 10 years! I am a very long term reader. Thank you for continuing to share your story!
Ruthie
Congratulations on 10 years Of blogging! I started following about 7 years ago.
Alisha
Congrats, Janae!! I have read every single one of your blog posts from the beginning. You are such a positive inspiration, especially on what true health means and what is important in life. I love how throughout all your ups and downs, you have the best attitude. I hope you celebrate this important milestone. You help so many people you are not even aware of. Thank you!
Aly
Yay! 10 years! Brooks! New baby coming soon! So many things for which to use exclamation points!!
Patty
Congratulation! I love reading your randomness :)
Kirby
I think I’ve been following for almost all ten of those years – at least nine! Thank you for sharing a little bit of your life with us. Happy anniversary!
Jen
Congratulations! I love reading your blog every morning as I drink my coffee and prepare for work. Also really excited for you and the new baby!!
Laura
Wow, 10 years!!! That is amazing. Been following you for about 6 and now that I type out how long I’ve been reading about you every day I feel a little weird ? congratulations on 10 years!
LG
Ten years is so amazing :) Congratulations!
Melissa
Congratulations!
Liz
I’m surprised the posts where your mom guest writes weren’t in the top 10. Those have been some of my favorites!
Erica
Thanks so much for offering this giveaway and for your cheerfulness and inspiration! Happy anniversary!
Eileen
Been with you a while too!! Love reading your blog. You are so wholesome and fun to follow along with!!! LOVE your little family and all of your running adventures!!!!
Deb
I didn’t have to click on any of the links to your top posts…I recognized and remember them all! I’ve been on a running hiatus for months now. Between work, and my internship I’m clocking 12 hour days. I would have to get up extra early to get a run in and I just didn’t want to risk wearing myself down and getting sick. So, I took running off :( Good news is that my internship is almost over (yay!) and I’m looking forward to getting back into running. I know it’s not going to be easy, but I’ve already told myself to be kind and take it easy. A new pair of shoes would make my comeback so much better! Thanks for this opportunity and I look forward to 10+ more years of reading your blog on the daily.
Kimberly
You and Andrew have been a huge source of inspiration for me the past couple of years. Your posts brighten up my days. Thank you for just being you. You are appreciated.
Kelsie
Congratulations on 10 years!! I found your blog when I was actively looking for bloggers/influencers who I could look up to but relate to a little more than the mega fashion bloggers of Instagram. Social media has truly been a better experience in the last few years since I found your blog. Thank you for sharing your life and running experiences with us!
Domenica
I love your blog! I have been reading this for 5 years! Happy anniversary, thanks for giving me a daily read and motition :)
Erika
look forward to reading your blog every day! thanks for letting us follow along!
Ana
Congratulations on 10 years! I love following your journey!
Peggy Wilson
Congratulations on your ten years, I love reading ur blog everyday. I enjoy the recipes, the clothes you share and all the fun you do. I really would love a new pair of Brooks, I had knee surgery in July and still am struggling to get out and run. Running was my mental health outlet and so I really struggle with this. I hope that I will be able to get back in the saddle and run again.
Erica
Cheers to 10 years of friendship.
xoxo
Amanda
I have Loved following you all these years, seeing your family grow, learning running tips, and the randomness!
Kylee
Can’t believe it has been 10 years! Congrats!!! I love reading every day!
Jamie
Love your blog! I read it EVERY day!!
Gabby
Congrats Janae!! I love reading your blog :) It always brightens up my morning!!
Tricia
Congratulations!! I truly look forward to your posts each day and am indeed by your positive attitude. ❤️
Kristine
Congratulations on 10 years! Your blog is my favorite and I read every day!
Maggie C
Congrats on 10 years of blogging! Such a fun accomplishment!
Katie
Just visited Utah last week. Loved the area!
Mary Kate
Congrats on 10 years! I’ve loved coming along for the journey for the last 8+ of them (I started reading right before you announced your pregnancy with Brooke) .
I hope you are also getting yourself a present to celebrate this milestone ☺️
Christy
Congratulations! I love reading your blog and 10 years is a big milestone. :)
Christi M
Wow! Ten years! Congratulations!
Kelley Box
Congratulations Janae! I just love reading your blog and following along with your family! Here’s to many more years!
Lena
So exciting! Happy Blogiversary!! I’ve been a follower for 10 years!
Christa
Congratulations! I love reading your blog and am so excited for what the next year has in store for you!
Kayla
Congrats! I love keeping up with your blog!
Ranay Guifarro
Wow! Crazy 10 years…I love that after all this time you are still the same super positive person that started this blog.
Lena
So exciting! Happy Blogiversary!! I’ve been a reader since you were pregnant with Brooke!
Liliana
Congratulations on 10 years!
Michaela
I love following your blog! Your family is sunshine!
Kacie
Congrats! I love reading everyday!
Kelly
Thanks for all the oversharing! I love it!
Kelly
Congrats! What an accomplishment. I love following along in your story and beautiful family!
Katie James
Congrats on 10 years!! I’ve been reading for 8 years now! I’ve enjoyed it all❤️
Sheila K
Congratulations on 10 years and best of luck in the ‘homestretch’ of this pregnancy!
Taylor O
I’ve followed along for several years now and added a couple of kiddos just like you and kept running. Love your positive attitude and that your kind spirit is evident in all you do! Thanks for inspiring us!
Tracey
I’m pretty sure I’ve been reading your blog for 9 of those 10 years ! Congrats!
BRITTANY LUMLEY
Janae-
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I’ve been a loyal reader for 5 years and have even gone back to the beginning to catch-up on some of your older posts (that’s not weird/creepy, I just love the personal growth stories!). You got me hooked on Brooks and I just enjoy your positive outlook on life -and all of your family adventures along the way. Cheers to (selfishly) another 10 years :).
-Brittany
Rebecca
I love Brooks Ghosts! Happy Blogaversary! ?
Alana
Congrats on 10 years! I’ll keep reading as long as you keep writing! Also, I meant to send you a picture – you totally made me love peanuts and candy corn together. Took it with me on a hike recently and have the most beautiful snack picture of it at the summit. :) thanks for all you do!
Natalie S
10 years – congratulations!! What N accomplishment. Keel them coming!
Katie R
Happy 10 years! I always love your race recaps and day to day chats!
Jodi M
Congrats on 10 years!! You are so thoughtful in your giveaways – I would love a pair of Adrenaline GTS 20 :)
Angela
Ahhh, I’ve been reading since close to the beginning!! Have loved all the advice and transparency!
Molly
My sister introduced me to your blog many moons ago and have been hooked since. Thanks for all the details, lessons, and recommendations. Will be a follower and until the end!
Imogen P
Congratulations on 10 years! ?
Caroline
Have loved reading your blog over the years, especially recently the pregnancy posts since I am now pregnant myself!
Denae
Yeah! That is great! I love that our names are similar and we share a birthday….except I am 10 years older HAHA
nmw
Congratulations on 10 years of blogging! It’s been fun to read along.
Meghan B.
It is through you that I found Brooks shoes and have been running happy ever since! Thanks for all your work in this space!
KK
Congrats on your blog anniversary!
Lindsey
Wow! Congratulations! I feel like I’ve gotten to know you so much since I’ve been following you for what feels like forever. Love your blog and thank you so much for sharing so much of your life.
Kate
Congrats on 10 years! Your blog inspired me to start running marathons! ?
Ashli Gonzales
Reading your blog daily has been habit for me. I’ve appreciated your running tips and life updates! Your writing has always been so relate-able.
Emily T.
Happy 10 years!!! Reading your blog convinced me to try Brooks sneakers and I’ve never looked back! I’m a Brooks-believer ;). I just ran the virtual MCM and could use a new pair about now after all that training… I love your positivity and dedication to running! Keep up the great work ! You’re making a difference!
Leslie
I have been following you since Brooke was a baby! I look forward to your posts everyday and especially appreciate your posts on pregnancy and running. They have helped me not feel alone running through 3 pregnancies.
Tracy
Reading your posts is part of my morning routine, I started following right after you moved back to Utah with baby Brooke. I affectionately refer to you as “My Hungry Runner Friend.” You have made me soooo jealous over the years with all the donut posts that I wish SC had delicious bakeries like Utah. And when I finally had 2 trips to Utah planned this year (one with Husband’s work and one with my work) I was so excited to run in the beautiful settings you often post…..and then the Rona happened. I have made lots of your recipes and we even followed your sister’s lead on the horse stall mats for our workout room. Thanks for being AWESOME and sharing with us. Here’s to hoping I get to make those trips to Utah next year.
Abby graybeal
I ran my 5th half marathon virtually during this crazy time and all I have to say is…I miss races! I love your blog and your Friday favorites!
Kimberlee Henling
Thanks for giving some to read during my lunch break at school! I’m a teacher and always read your blog while I’m eating at my desk.
Jenny
I can’t believe it’s been 10 years!! That makes me feel very old because I’ve been following you for about 9 of those 10! Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us—it really does help seeing someone else’s ups and downs and know I’m not the only one going through tough times now and then. Appreciate it so much. Congrats on 10 years!!
Diana
Congrats to 10 years!! Here’s to the next 10!!
Mel
Congrats on 10 years! It’s clear you do blog with passion and I always enjoy reading your posts. All the best for the years to come. Keep up the good work!
Kim K
Congratulations Janae! I love reading your blog and seeing you grow as a person foremost and as a runner! So inspirational.
Liz Connolly
Thanks for over sharing! I’ve learned so much from you over the years! What is it with running friends that makes us spill our guts?
Steph
Congrats! I’d love to see some of your upcoming guest posters talk about being a part of the blog the last ten years.
Carly
I love reading your blog. Yours is the only blog I read religiously. I’ve read every. single. post. Lol!
Your positivity is inspiring and I can’t wait to see what you do in life and with running!
Cheers to another 10 years!
Sarah Hekstra
Congrats on 10 years!!!
It’s so inspiring to see you set big goals….sub 3. Then OTQ! I know you will come back even stronger from this break. I’ve loved following you over the past 9 months (especially) since I was dye with a baby just ahead of you!
Also thanks fir showing us the beauty of Utah!
Hayley
Wow, ten years! I’ve been reading along for the majority of that. It’s been really lovely following along. You really are an inspiration. I’m three weeks postpartum right now and so eager to get back to exercise and running! :-)
Melissa
Happy blogiversary!
I’d love to try the Revel 4!
Tiffany W
10 years?! Wow! So happy you decided to over share with us!! :) And what an awesome giveaway – my pair just wore out and I need a new pair (yes need, not want haha).
Stefi B
Congrats on 10 years!
Michelle
Congrats! I’ve loved reading your blog for years! Thank you for being real ?
Melissa Sawyer
I cannot believe I’ve been reading your blog for ten years! Where does the time go?? You have been such a light to me in some dark times in my life and my journey to a healthy relationship with food. I know you’ve been a gift to many others…cheers to you and all the good you have done!!
Diana
Congratulations. Been following you for about 2.5 of those years. Thank you for sharing.
Jenn O’Donnell
The Nike zoom flys!
J.P.
Happy Anniversary! I think I’ve been following you for two-ish years and now I am pregnant at the same time as you, so really enjoying all the pregnancy running posts!
Meg
Congrats girl!!! So proud of you! Now rub off your love of running into me! Haha. Love you to pieces!
Rachael
Not sure how long, but I’ve been reading for awhile. I love to wear the Brooks Adrenatlines and Glycerins.
Rachael
Not sure how long, but I’ve been reading for awhile! I love Brooks!
Allison
Hi Janae! I can’t believe your blog is 10! I think I’ve been reading it since around the time Brooke was born. It’s still one of my faves!
Sage
I love your blog! I’d take any brooks shoes hahah.
Rachael
I love the Brooks Adrenalines and Glycerins! Also, I can’t believe its been 10 years!
Julia M.
Happy 10 years! I’ve been following you for a whole lot of them :)
Laura
Wow, what a milestone! I’ve followed you since Brooke was a baby.
I have to say that you are one of my favorite bloggers. You’ve responded to every email I’ve sent with such warmth and caring. I’ve even shared your sub 3 marathon stories with my husband to motivate us both during training.
I enjoy getting to see part of your family life that you graciously share with us and it’s so nice to see how happy you, Andrew, and the kids are.
Congratulations and can’t wait to see the new baby!
Catherine Springer
Congratulations on 10 years of blogging! It is an accomplishment to keep at something for that long, especially with all the major life changes you’ve experienced in that time.
Annemarie
Congratulations! I’ve loved following along all the years!
Kathy
Wow 10 years! that’s amazing!! I started reading your blog on and off when you were a drivers ed/health teacher and then consistently when you moved back to Utah from California and Brooke turned 1! I love your blog and how it feels like you are talking to a close group of friends. Your blog helped motivate me to run my first marathon! I’ve ran 9 halfs and felt like a marathon was just out of the question for a while and reading more and more about you preparing for all your marathons felt like it was possible and I’m so glad I did! I love reading about your accomplishments and always cheering you along the way! Even when you didn’t always hit your goals, it was a reminder that goals shouldn’t always be easy and that you just brush it off, learn from any mistakes and try again and again. I hope you continue your blog for many more years bc I’ll be here to read along!
Lisa
Congrats on ten years! That’s a lifetime on the internet.
Jen
Congrats, Janae!! Your blog is such a bright and happy spot on the internet. Thanks for the love and positivity you put out every day. Love seeing you and your family grow.
Amanda S.
Congratulations!! You’ve worked hard and I’m happy to be your virtual friend ?
Laura
I’ve been reading your blog for years and I’ve been continually inspired by your drive, determination, and dedication to reach your running goals. I admire how you balance your training with family life. All the best with your pregnancy. Enjoy every minute of that new baby!
Shay
I would love to try Brooks shoes!
Kailey Hutchison
Congratulations, Janae!! I’ve been reading your blog since 2013, and have loved following your running and family journey!! I LOVE all of your Friday favorites!
Dani
Love following your pregnancy stories! !!!!! They are inspirational :)!
Jenny King
Congrats on 10 years!
Patty Droit
Happy blog-iversary! I have followed you for 7 of those years and love hearing all of your updates! The pst year has been especially great to follow along, since I’m also expecting soon (11/19!) and gain so much encouragement from your run posts! Here’s to another 10!
Kate Wicker
Longtime reader and occasional commenter. Congrats on your 10th blogiversary! Thank you for sharing your heart and life with all of us over the years. Thanks, too, for such a generous giveaway!
Shelly
Happy Blogiversary! I love reading your blog and have found such comfort in it over the years! Thank you!!!
Cindy
Amazing. Happy 10!!!!
Love reading your blogs! It’s great reading someone who is honest and real.
Amanda
Thanks for sharing your story, and focusing on the positive!
April
Congratulations! I’ve been following your blog for a couple of years now & love how down to earth you are. I don’t log near as many miles as you but I feel like I can still relate to your posts & enjoy hearing about your days & family!
lisa cunradi
prayers for a marathon in 2021 !!!!!!!!!!!!