New year, new goals

If someone would’ve told me January 1^st, 2010, that my goal in 2012 was to finish my 3^rd mini in under 2:30, I would’ve laughed. In 2010, my only goal was to run a 5k, which at that point seemed so hard. I think that’s why I like New Year’s resolutions. I like giving myself a goal because I am my biggest competitor. I’m still not sure about a full marathon because I’m not to the point where I feel wonderful after a mini. My goal is to be more than ready for my next mini.

I registered for the Indy Mini, which is held on May 5^th, 2012. In 2011 I ran/walked this one before I was ready and paid for it. It was my first one ever and I only had a week to prepare. (I took someone’s bib.)When I did one in November, I had trained properly but ran too fast at first and my body shut down at mile 8. I will make sure I pace myself for the next one.

In the last couple of months, my sister and niece started running with me. I would officially call them runners and I am so proud of them. It’s such a great feeling to be able to motivate others, but more than anything, I love having friends to run with! There are days when I wouldn’t run if it weren’t for them. We now can motivate and support each other.

 I know some people will never be runners because not everyone loves it. One thing that makes me laugh every time I hear it is, “I can’t run.”. Unless you have a debilitating injury, you can run. You just may not like it. I hated running when I played soccer and basketball in high school, but I wasn’t given a choice. I also hated running when I first started in 2010. I just wanted to reach my goal and once I did, I learned I loved running. Don’t tell yourself you can’t run. No matter your size or age, you can!

Here is a list of my fitness goals in 2012:

1)      Run a mini in under 2:30

2)      Lose at least 20lbs

3)      Participate in my first Duathlon (run, bike)