Southern Sole Sisters: 2015 -YEAR IN REVIEW

2015 was another fun and eventful year in the lives of the Southern Sole Sisters. Filled with much joy and only occasional stumbles. We continue to enrich each other's lives whether it be through encouraging each other through exercise or sharing news of a new sale or opening. In compiling this, I tried to capture key highlights but it is likely I am missing some. Feel free to ping me with a good moments to capture in text and/or photo and I will update this post.

Let's kick off our retrospective with how very wonderful it is to have three new Southern Sole Sisters in our midst. In our tradition, I asked them to share their old lady names. Clairice, Ruth & Edna are all just awesome. It has been a pure pleasure getting to know them and share our morning runs and other workouts. Each has also added their own panache to our non-exercise gatherings. We can’t imagine SSS without them.

RUN, RUN, RUN

****of course that is pretty much our roots and if all else fails, that is what we do. It was a very eventful year in running. After only ever running 5 miles before she met us, Ruth decided to train with us for a half marathon. With Zelda and Rose by her side, she completed the AthHalf. She is already signed up for her 2nd half so we think we have got Ruth hooked.

Ruth 1st HM-AthHalf

****A couple of years ago, a few members of our SSS decided to train and run a marathon. Petunia was on this plan but pregnancy diverted her to another path. (Of course that pregnancy did not stop her from running two half marathons but that another story). This year she started morning runs, from her new home base, with a friend who was set on training and running a marathon. Petunia decide to train and run the Indianapolis Marathon. Her very first marathon and sub 4 hours at that. Stellar Marathon Debut!

Petunia Insta post

**** Half Marathon Anyone? Scarlett took on the Silver Comet Half. Blanche completed her first post baby half in Savannah...woot! Nell and myself enjoyed earning our turkey at the Thanksgiving Half. Zelda, Scarlett, Hazel and myself toured the lovely course of the Galloway 13.1. Here are some photos from a few others that members of our group conquered.

Thanksgiving HM

Galloway 13.1 with Mr. Galloway himself

And then there is our annual Seaside Adventure. In 2015, Hazel, Claree, Blanche, Alma, Bea, Petunia, Pearl and myself had an amazing trip and stay and did a little running.

Post Seaside Mug Photo

Great Southern Brunch

WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN?

The few stumbles I referenced were oh too real in that Zelda, Alma and myself all took a tumble (or two in my case) while running. None of them were fun and took awhile to get back to "normal". We missed Zelda at Seaside due to that fall but, it was scary, and we are just glad she is back at it.

GOT JOBS?

Well some Sole Sister's jobs came and some went but, at the time of this writing, we have some changes 'round here. Most notable and beneficial to our squad is Betty's new gig at Burn.

Betty's first Day on the job

Clairice also got a job beneficial to our needs by becoming a Walt Disney World consultant. Making our kids' dreams come true!

Zelda, Petunia and myself all quit our jobs. A little pause to spend some time with our families. Alma also quit her job but to change companies that will provide her with a better work environment and culture.

FUN FAMILY NEWS

Topping our this category is definitely the upcoming new baby boy addition to Bea and her family. So very excited to meet this new son of a Southern Sole Sister.

Petunia joined Bea in living in OTP in a really fabulous new home.

Speaking of new family additions, France, Claree & Zelda all added to their families in the furry variety.

AND MANY MORE....
So many fun adventures with you girls, whether it be flying, burning, stellaring, dtoxing or finding new ways to celebrate how young we are. Photos from some of these great times below. Love ya girls! XOXO Sadie