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!
