Running:
- BQ
- Incorporate more speedwork into my schedule (at least 2 on most weeks)
- Stretch after runs (I think this will be my hardest goal, but without it I'm positive the BQ is sunk)
- Go sub 23 in a 5K (Garmin says I did on Saturday, but it's not official)
- Go sub 1:40 in the New Haven Road Race (20K)
- Run a sub 7 mile, during any race, training run, speedwork, etc.
- Go sub 35 in a 5 miler
- PR a half marathon (in other words: run a 1/2 faster than a split a full)
Eating:
- Know why I am eating something before I put it in my mouth
- Incorporate a larger variety of healthy foods into dinners (My dinners are usually very healthy, but they consist of the same 3 meals repeated...)
Tonight I made KALE
I sauteed it with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, tomatoes, butternut squash and mushrooms. Eric had his with sausage and I had mine with chick peas. Definitely a successful meal!
- I would definitely like to lose weight this year, but I want it to be because I am consciously eating what my body needs to run well and be healthy. I don't want my focus to be on losing weight, but on gaining speed, strength, recovery and health. I want to eat like an athlete.
Life:
-I'd like to open up a 403b and start saving there
-Pay off credit card. I've never held a balance on the cc, but after the wedding and some unforeseen car expenses, I have a little bit on there. I'd like to be back to a 0 balance very soon.
- Work on organizing: my classroom, my house, my office area, my closet. This will definitely be the biggest challenge for me.
- Raise more than my minimum goal for Team in Training. My goal is 2,450, but personally, I'm shooting for more like $4,000. http://pages.teamintraining.org/ct/cmc11/cbrandom Right now I'm at about $1,100, so I think this is possible.
- Try some new things. First up: Cross Country Skiing
Well, that's all I thought of as of today. Good luck with all your goals. I've really enjoyed reading your posts!
Great goals! It sounds like it's going to be a fast year for you!! I like the one about knowing why you are putting food in your mouth before you do it! I'm such the mindless eater!
ReplyDeleteI recently just tried kale for the first time. And discovered it's an amazing superfood! So many good things about it & want to make it a regular on my menu. Have you tried kale "chips?" Liking your goals & likes... knowing why I'm eating something before I eat it sounds like a great thing to keep focused on! :)
ReplyDeletenice goals! weddings are ridiculous, aren't they? sheesh. so glad i was able to keep my mom under control! she was the one we had to watch...
ReplyDeletegreat goals!!! I really want to see a 6 in front a mile sometime this year too :)
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