Running Resolutions...and then some.
On my way into work this morning, I got to thinking about my resolutions...or lack thereof. I'm not big on resolutions. I'm more of a goal-setter who works her tail off to achieve said goal.
And then I got to Tom's (Running Pol) amazing running resolutions for this year (a Tri...ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? I'm so jealous of your zest and stamina!) and I got to thinking...I actually do have resolutions...i just don't call them that. I call 'em goals. And typically I don't write them down...because well...then I'd be admitting to the world that x, y and z is what I have to prove for 2006 and god forbid someone hold me to them. But in a way, that's probably what I need to get my butt in gear for this year. So you...yes you! You out there reading this...the whole two or three people...hold me to this stuff! Got it?
So with that...here are some of my "running resolutions" and a few non-running ones, too, just for good measure...
1. Finish a marathon...clearly I am on target to do just that...in less than two weeks...12 days to be exact...26.2 miles is quickly approaching...omg...i have so much to do...i need to get a few more short runs in...there's never enough time though...26.2 miles is a really long way to go...i'm an idiot!...okay...shut up, barb...move on before you get yourself all worked up again.
2. Assuming I live to tell the tale of running resolution #1...finish another marathon, but making a more valiant effort to run the distance...less walking...more running...you know how it goes. It's unofficially official that it'll be the Chicago 'thon. But who knows...maybe I'll decide I'm better suited for another location this year.
3. Log around 600 training miles. An average of 50/miles per month. No sweat!!
4. Don't cheat at strength training and cross training...edit: don't cheat nearly as much...
5. Lose weight in the "off season" ...if you can claim there ever really is one. Weight gain during training was a harsh reality for me. :sigh:
6. Rock the socks off the Hustle up the Hancock (me? Stairs!?!? WHAT WAS I THINKING!?)
7. Get out of credit card debt. That lil' sucker is the root of all that is EVIL. I hate it. I'd cut it up if I had the guts...but then we'd be screwed if ever there was an emergency.
8. Relearn the true definition of emergency....oh so comfy and beautiful 1000-count thread sheets does not constitute an emergency....having a tire explode on your car, however, is.
So yeah. That's that. Only 8 little things for me to stick to. What are the odds it'll actually happen? We'll have to wait and see...
-B.
And then I got to Tom's (Running Pol) amazing running resolutions for this year (a Tri...ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? I'm so jealous of your zest and stamina!) and I got to thinking...I actually do have resolutions...i just don't call them that. I call 'em goals. And typically I don't write them down...because well...then I'd be admitting to the world that x, y and z is what I have to prove for 2006 and god forbid someone hold me to them. But in a way, that's probably what I need to get my butt in gear for this year. So you...yes you! You out there reading this...the whole two or three people...hold me to this stuff! Got it?
So with that...here are some of my "running resolutions" and a few non-running ones, too, just for good measure...
1. Finish a marathon...clearly I am on target to do just that...in less than two weeks...12 days to be exact...26.2 miles is quickly approaching...omg...i have so much to do...i need to get a few more short runs in...there's never enough time though...26.2 miles is a really long way to go...i'm an idiot!...okay...shut up, barb...move on before you get yourself all worked up again.
2. Assuming I live to tell the tale of running resolution #1...finish another marathon, but making a more valiant effort to run the distance...less walking...more running...you know how it goes. It's unofficially official that it'll be the Chicago 'thon. But who knows...maybe I'll decide I'm better suited for another location this year.
3. Log around 600 training miles. An average of 50/miles per month. No sweat!!
4. Don't cheat at strength training and cross training...edit: don't cheat nearly as much...
5. Lose weight in the "off season" ...if you can claim there ever really is one. Weight gain during training was a harsh reality for me. :sigh:
6. Rock the socks off the Hustle up the Hancock (me? Stairs!?!? WHAT WAS I THINKING!?)
7. Get out of credit card debt. That lil' sucker is the root of all that is EVIL. I hate it. I'd cut it up if I had the guts...but then we'd be screwed if ever there was an emergency.
8. Relearn the true definition of emergency....oh so comfy and beautiful 1000-count thread sheets does not constitute an emergency....having a tire explode on your car, however, is.
So yeah. That's that. Only 8 little things for me to stick to. What are the odds it'll actually happen? We'll have to wait and see...
-B.
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 6:31 PM
5 Camper Comments:
We need to discuss...you're running Hancock? but i thought you were in CHICAGO? there must be a hancock building there too, then? b/c i plan to do the hancock building in BOSTON but i can't imagine you're coming here for that? but yes, stairs!!! how fun!!!!
anywhoo, fun goals! and good luck in the homestretch of your marathon prep!
Audrey...You're right, I am certainly in Chicago, but I'm doing the Hustle up the Hancock over here. We have a Hancock building off Michigan Avenue...I have NO IDEA how I'm going to be able to do it one month after the marathon...especially since I can't stand stairs! Eek!! It should be a good time regardless.
Your resolutions absolutely sparkle with intention; hope you stick to them. I suck at them.
Good luck with the upcoming marathon; you'll be super-duper!
I love it! Absolutely love it! What's this hustle up the hancock bit though?
Losing weight while getting in shape is often a challenge. Remember that muscle, which you are certainly creating, weighs more than fat, which you are losing. I've lost a lot of waist, and have a lot less fat, but have only really lost about 20 pounds since starting running 3 years ago.
Debt and credit cards. You're right. Here's a trick to ensuring credit cards are for emergencies. Take any you have and freeze them into a block of ice. Keep that in the freezer. You will quickly find that "emergency" takes on a whole new meaning when you have to defrost your card in order to use it.
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