2015 in 2015!

It's time to say goodbye to another year.  2015 was a really good year for me.  I was healthy (except for one bout with the flu) and injury free.  I set a bunch of goals on January 1st, here's how I did:

Running
1 - Run another marathon.  Revel Canyon City Marathon with a 7:02 PR!
2 - Improve my pace.  I focused on interval workouts each week during marathon training and saw my pace improve so much.  I plan to get back to speed work next week.

Mileage
I want to cross the 2,000 mile mark again this year.  Done!  I crossed the 2,000 mile mark yesterday, then rode 10.64 miles this morning and hit 2015!  I know those cycling miles are what kept me injury free this year.  Even during marathon training I continued to ride.  Easy run days became cycling days.  My 51 year old body is happy!

Breakdown of miles:
Running 835.89 - 145 runs, longest run 26.33 miles
Walking 287.67 - 85 walks, longest walk 5.62 miles
Cycling 891.44 miles - 78 rides, longest ride 20.18 miles

My longest ride was still shorter than my longest run.

Weight and Health
I'm currently 13 pounds over my goal weight.  I am still 13 pounds over my goal weight.  I have been the same weight (+/- 3 pounds) all year!  I guess I can be happy that I didn't gain. I still want to lose that weight, but my doctor said he wasn't concerned.  All my numbers are good.  We have our 25th wedding anniversary on May 25th, so I'd love to weigh less than I do now by then.

Truth!

Some other highlights:
Brio Ice Cream 25k - this was such a fun, hard race on Oahu!  And who doesn't love ice cream on a hot Hawaiian morning?

Mexico Beach Community Garden Turkey Trot with six family members!

Here's to a healthy and happy 2016! Did you set and meet any goals in 2015?

2015 ~ Reset

I'm so excited for this new year!  I have some goals in mind, but first let's look back at 2014:

Mileage totals
Running: 983.18
Walking: 272.13
Cycling: 480.01
Total:  1,735.32

Not my highest mileage by a long shot, but good.  Things I'm happy about - finishing marathon #3 without injury and consistent splits.  Things that need work - my weight is still up and my pace is slow.  And that brings me to this year:

RESET

I started this morning with zero miles (but ran 8.2 by 7:30!)  I started this morning with 26 points plus to use wisely.  A blank page to write on.  What a relief! I have a few goals:

Running
1 - Run another marathon.  I'm not sure when or where, but I really enjoy the entire process.  The training.  The planning.  The mental break throughs.  The actual race.
2 - Improve my pace.  I know the extra weight I'm carrying is a huge factor.  I want to be smart about this by slowly increasing my pace.  January get back in the 11 minute range.  February 10:30 pace.  March 10:00 pace.  And finally in April get consistently back in the 9 minute range.

Mileage
I want to cross the 2,000 mile mark again this year.  It's been several years since I've crossed that milestone (2011.)  This includes running, walking and cycling.  I need to average 40 miles a week and know I can do it!

Weight and Health
I'm currently 13 pounds over my goal weight.  My doctor wants me to lose 8 pounds.  So goal number one is dropping 8 pounds, then I'll work on that additional 5.  I have some cute clothes in my closet that I've missed being able to wear!  At one pound a week that puts me in April.  Q1 is about resetting!
I know I've got to get back to tracking and eating better.  For the four weeks leading to my marathon I cut out desserts.  I felt so much better!  Some very wise women have told me that sugar is a major trigger to menopausal symptoms, so I'm committing to less sugar, a LOT less sugar!  The key is not having it in our house.  I'm not saying I'll never have sugar again, I just need to do a lot better.

And this...

I don't know what's happened to me, but I have become a total klutz!   I almost always have a bruise somewhere on my body.  Every day.  I spill things, run into walls, trip over my own feet.  I did read somewhere that dizziness/balance issues are just another of the many menopausal symptoms.  Yeah, so just wrap me in bubble wrap and all will be well!

Here's to resetting and a great 2015!