Anyhoo, I thought I'd pull up my "running goals" from last year and here is how it broke down:
- Reach and maintain my goal weight - CHECK. In fact it will by one year at goal weight in January - WOO-friggen-hoo, go me.
- Stop beating myself up when it comes to running - no more feeling "not good enough," "not worthy enough," "not fast enough..." There will always be someone faster, younger and thinner. Good for them. And there will always be someone slower, older and fatter. Good for me. - CHECK? I think I've done much better with this and have even curbed my need to follow my "speedier" workouts with the words, "for me."
- I will take more time to enjoy the journey - even the treadmill part - CHECK. I feel like I really have enjoyed the journey and have even grown to appreciate the treadmill.
- I will find a better balance. I think so. ;)
- I will learn more about the actual "mechanics" of running. I don't know what Fartlek's are and "splits" aren't so clear either. There's lots of training terms that sound techy and make me want to take a nap but I should learn the runner-speak if this is the sport I'm committing to. FAIL. I still have no idea what a Fartlek is. I think I kinda get splits though - like if my first mile is 10 min mile and my second is a 9:45 min mile… that's a good thing split wise.
- I will "pay it forward" more in the new year - I've been blessed with so much support, love and friendship in this running world - I hope to give the same to others. CHECK. I feel like I've made an effort to be involved in the blogging/twitter/facebook world of newbie and fellow runners alike.
So all in all a pretty great running year. I've gotta start getting some goals together for 2012 - Will post within the next few days.
Some more 2011 highlights:
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| First full marathon |
I've increased my speed. My average pace is now a sub 11min. mile (usually around 10'something) This is happy-happy.
I had great PR's for my half marathon (two sub 2:30 halfs) and an awesome 5K at 28:48.
I ran my first marathon in June.
I started to take this blog a little more seriously and have grown a little twitter following and even a Facebook page.
I made it thru a few flus and a twisted ankle and still maintained my connection to running and fitness - notable as I usually let things slide when faced with adversity.
I got my hubby to run his first 5K.
I even had a mini running streak of over a month when I declared I shall 'leave no mile behind.'
How'd you do this past year? What are some of your goals for the new year?
XO
Jen
11 comments:
Awesome job Jen! I can't wait to see what this coming year has in store for you!
This year I accomplished my two goals: to run 1,000 miles and to run my first marathon. I'm still thinking about what I'm going to work on this year.
That's great Holly!
I think I want to add a mileage goal to my next year's goal list too.
What an amazing year Jen! Can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for you!
Thanks Suz - and thank you for being such an awesome commentator on this blog - I appreciate it very much :)
Jen! you have to be happy with this fantastic year!
#1...that is HUGE and I congratulate you!
marathon! hello!!!
have the husband run! pretty huge!
lots of positive for 2011!
You did awesome!! Next year will be better!
Such success! Congrats! Ideas about running form change a bit every year, and every year there is new vocabulary to learn. You'll get it this year.
I was scared of the treadmill. LOL. But I finally learned how to run on it and have found a likened appreciation for it (especially when its chilly outside)!
It sounds like your hubby doesn't run with you. How do you feel about running alone? or do you run with friends? I am learning how deal with this. While I don't mind running alone sometimes, I do miss a partner.
Thanks for all the comments :)
Oatmeal, i do run alone - I've never had a running partner so I'm used to it. Sometimes I think it would be nice to run with someone, especially on long run days.
I guess that's why I'm so dependent on music.
I would love to run with hubby but we have a four year old and we don't have easy access to child care so one of us has to stay home while the other runs.
What the hell if a fartlek?
You had a great year and 2012 is only going to be better.
And yes I am so happy to not see 'for me' anymore.....that is a great accomplishment because it shows confidence in who you are. Way To Go!
YOU ARE STOTAN!
Thank you, Jason. Every time I'm tempted to write, "I had a fast run today for me" I think of you and refrain. ;)
What is a Fartlek? I finally looked it up - speed work it seems: http://running.about.com/od/trainingessentials/f/fartleks.htm
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