One of the best things about blogging is putting everything down in writing and announcing it to the world, well…the 10 people that read this blog. Even if no one ever mentions them again to me, I still feel a sense of accountability that I never had before. So, without further ado, my 2012 running/health goals:
- Complete an Ironman: The only goal I have (thus far) with this bad boy is just to finish alive, healthy and in one piece. It’s a bucket list item for reasons I won’t go into, but accomplishing something this large with minimal experience will probably be the most trying and rewarding thing I’ll do this year.
- Complete a half Ironman: Unlike the Ironman goal, I’d like to actually race this one. While I don’t have a time goal yet, I want to push this one a bit further than the full.
- Cycle Like It’s No Big Thang: Out of all three sports, cycling scares me the most. Clipping in and getting hit by a car are still big fears of mine, so I want to get over it and become a fierce cyclist.
- Swim Like It’s No Big Thang: I have no doubt that swimming will never be my “strong” point. So to be an efficient and smart swimmer is all that I can ask for.
- Learn How To Fuel Appropriately: One of my biggest failures at every race is not knowing when and how much to eat and drink. This led to my med-tent visits both at the NYC marathon and Boston. The good news is that I now have Coach Paul and you better believe I’ll be turning to him for advice (and will be sharing it all with you).
- Stretch Regularly: Why is this one so damn hard? Oh wait, it’s usually because I want to eat, shower or sleep after working out. Even if it’s only for five minutes after each session, I know I need it if I don’t want to fall apart this year.
- Be Injury Free: I’m hesitant to even write this, but with regular stretching, vitamins, rest and so on, I’d really appreciate if my body would just get it’s act together this year.
- Vitamins and Supplements: Another seemingly easy task that can help me stay free of any BART-derived plagues and keep my joints fluid.
- H20: I drink plenty of water in the multiple cups of green tea I drink everyday, but I know I need more for my body and my skin. Thus, I’m vowing to drink at least one full SIGG bottle of water each day. It shouldn’t be difficult, just something I have to do.
- Live Adventurously: I also made this goal in 2011 and I’m so glad I did. I vowed to not let a moment pass me by — to live for the experiences and regret nothing. I think I did (for the most part) just that last year and it made 2011 that much more amazing. There were so many things that I wanted to just stay home with Chicken Face and Lola instead of doing them, but Chicken Face always prodded me on and said, “Just go. You’ll have fun.” And I was always glad I did.
Of course, you’ll notice that these are all fitness/health related goals. I have my personal ones as well (buy a house, tune out the naysayers, spend more time on the blog, plan a trip to Europe, etc.) but we’ll leave those ones off this already gigantic list for now.
Here’s to an adventurous 2012 – what are you big goals?
Happy running!
Good looking goals! It’s going to be an epic year, that’s for sure. I would love to know what vitamins & supplements you are taking. I’ve been thinking I should start taking something for my joints.
Woohoo!!! Good luck with the ironman training!! I think cycling is kind of scary too.. Drivers just aren’t very friendly to cyclists!
Live adventurously is my favorite of these goals by far! Its so easy to get into a comfort zone and not experience anything new. Have a great 2012!!
It’s going to be a huge year for you and I’m sure it’ll be super exciting! Best of luck with your goals!
Wow, what amazing & incredible goals you have this year. Almost seems like most of your goals are really mini-goals that ladder up to the ultimate goal of completing your Ironman. I can’t wait to follow your training as the race nears! I’d also love to hear more about what your coach says about fueling during races- no matter what I do, I feel like I’m just winging it and am unsure of how to know what my body really needs for optimal performance.
it took me a long time before i could ride my bike in traffic without fearing my own death. eeks!
Ironman!! I will never ride a bike in NYC for fear of dying.
I think it’s great that Chicken Face is so supportive…I have a friend with a husband who would make her feel bad about going out and doing something (it’s bad…), so that’s so awesome.
Hopefully I’ll be seeing you in July!
Love this! And I’ll hold you accountable on the water thing, as that’s a goal of mine too. The rest… well, you’re far ahead of me!
I think Ironman alone will make 2012 a great year.
Hey, 2012. Page called. She said she’s going to kick your ass.
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Ditto on sharing your coach’s thoughts on fueling for races. I’ve done six marathons, more half marathons than I can remember and I still don’t have it figured out!
Love the goals 🙂 We definitely have some similar ones! Best of luck going after it in 2012. If you ever have any IM questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected] and I’d be happy to help in anyway I can. I have only done one, so I am by no means an expert but will help out any way I can!
Completing an ironman would be amazing.
My big goal this year is to run/survive a marathon. I need to sign up but I”m too afraid. What if I can’t do it. But I should really bite the bullet and just do it.
I am so excited to follow your Ironman training! It will be as close as I will ever get to doing an Ironman!
I love that your goals all support or lead to your ultimate goal of IMAZ.
You’re so ready for an ironman. My current officemate and Jason’s former roommate completed an ironman a few years back. He did all his training while maintaining a pretty heavy drinking habit. I mean on a truly alcoholic, drunk almost every night scale. If he can do it, you definitely can.
ahhhh we share many of the same goals! so ready for 2012 to be the year of the Ironman!!
Love your goals- I’m sure you’ll conquer all of them!