As I look into the coming year, I would like to begin thinking about what I want to accomplish. I have 3 big goals that I want to accomplish.
Goal 1: Qualify for Boston.
This past year I ran 2 marathons and surprised myself in both. On a non stop hills course in Canton in June, I broke 4 hours, taking 35 minutes off my first marathon time. In October, I came close to a BQ, with a time of 3:42:59 taking almost 15 minutes off my time from June. I never thought I could ever come close to a BQ. After October, I was determined that I will take that 3 minutes off that I need in order to BQ. I can do it! The training has already begun, and I am feeling good! The next opportunity is April 7th in Xenia. 3:39...here I come!
Goal 2: Do a Half Iron Man.
I was a swimmer in high school. I love being in the water. I discovered my love for running about 3 years ago. I am learning to enjoy cycling. Put these together, and you have a desire to do a triathlon. In 2012, I participated in a mini-triathlon in July and had a blast. This led to doing an Olympic distance triathlon in September. I had such a blast and I developed the desire to challenge myself even more. A woman from my running group and I are going to do Rev3 at Cedar Point in September. I'm totally excited about this! I would love to say I don't have a time goal in mind, but I do. I won't reveal it right now, but I can't wait to see what my body can do.
Goal 3: Run 13 Half Marathons in 2013.
This idea was inspired by another member of my running group who ran 12 in 2012. I thought it would be very cool to say I ran 13-13.1's in 2013! I will need to do one or two virtual races, but I am totally confident that I can achieve this goal! I'm looking forward to tracking my progress here, and I can't wait to look back in a year and reflect on each race! There are a couple of bloggers that are helping me with this goal. Jill and Sandra. I want to thank them in advance for the support that they are giving and the encouragement!!
I am excited to see what 2013 is going to bring. I can't wait to sit here in a year and reflect on what I have accomplished. Cheers!
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars". ~Les Brown
Goal 1: If you stay focused, YOU CAN DO IT!!
ReplyDeleteGoal 2: Half iron man...omg you are bad ass! That's great. I'm not a great swimmer or else I'd try to compete in a triathlon.
Goal 3: Best of luck to you!!
Thanks! I am so excited for my HIM. i watched the Iron Man Hawaii championships this week and it just made me even more excited to tackle this challenge!
DeleteWhat Ohio races are you looking at for 13 on 2013? I will be doing Glass City Half Marathon in Toledo in April, Capcity, and maybe the new Cleveland RnR
ReplyDeleteI will be at Rev3 CP, havent decided if I am racing or not yet (who am I kidding, the chances are really high I will race)
I have a spreadsheet with about 30 races on it right now...have to narrow it down a bit, but my two big ones are Xenia in April and Rev3. Hope we get a chance to meet up at Rev3!
DeleteYou are amazing, Mel! I will be cheering you on the whole way :)
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks, Anne!
DeleteWow I am so impressed with how much running you do! I wish I enjoyed running more but it's my least fave kind of exercise. Also that wintery picture at the top of your blog is so beautiful! Just found your blog and I'm excited to get to know you better. Hope you don't mind if I follow along...
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bonnie
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So glad you are following, Bonnie! I really do love running...I just really enjoy pushing myself to a new limit! I'm excited for what this year is going to bring! I am looking forward to getting to know you better as well!
DeleteI think i'm sold on 13 races in 2013, but not sure I can do 13 half marathons. I could cover the distance, I think I'm just excited about pushing myself this year so I am afraid to sign up for too many :)
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