After the craziness of the wonderful holidays I have had a chance to think about 2008. To review the good, the bad and the ugly! And, also to plan ahead for 2009. In doing so, I have modified my original goals just a bit for more realistic goals and also added a few more personal goals.
To start my review of 2008 on a positive note, here are a few of my “good” running and personal feats of the year:
1. I ran a marathon!
2. I ran 795 miles (not quite my goal of 800 but very close)
3. I started a blog (and have subsequently made a whole bunch of virtual friends who have helped me tremendously…I’ve even met some in person…and meet some regularly for runs!)
4. I started my first career track job in which I’ve gained tons of great experience to take with me in my next quest
5. I became a puppy mom
Onto the “bad”:
1. I’ve gained about 12 lbs since my 2007 wedding
2. I injured my knee and haven’t been able to train as much as I’d like
3. Both of my grandmothers passed away
4. I’ve gone through periods of feeling isolated far away from friends and family (hence, part of the reason for #1, I found comfort in the ice cream carton)
And finally, my one “ugly”:
1. I still get really bad blisters on my pinky toes and my left instep…no matter what I use…duct tape, band aids, new skin, mole skin, body glide…I’ve tried it all
All in all, my “goods” far outweigh the “bads” and uglies-poor feet.” Looking ahead to 2009, I have decided to modify my goals just a tad, some I’ve kept the same.
In honor of it being 2009, I have 9 goals:
1. Run three marathons (Arizona- goal is to finish; San Diego- goal is to break five hours; Unnamed Marathon #3, hopefully also the blogger marathon meet up- goal is 4:30)
2. Run a half in 2:15 or less
3. Run 1000 miles for the year
4. Run a 100 mile month (without getting injured!)
5. Read at least 1 book per month
6. Contribute more regularly to my savings
7. Pay off my car
8. Be more social (i.e. plan more Portland Blogger happy hours J)
9. Lose 15 lbs (this being the most cliché goal but losing 15 would take the weight I’ve gained off, plus a couple of pounds…I’m hoping losing weight will help bring up my speed)
You’ll have to keep reading throughout the year to see how my progress is coming along.
24 comments:
Oh, I'm sorry for your 3 and 4 "bads." That stinks.
Good luck with everything in 2009! Great goals!!!
Great goals for 2009! All very do-able! Hmm....a blogger marathon?! That could be fun!
Great goals!!! A blogger marathon does sound fun!
You can do it hon! Some are those goals build on one another so by focusing on one, you can achieve another and another and etc!
Feeling you on feeling isolated from families :( I miss my mom!
I think you are going to have a great 2009. All your goals look really good. Can't wait to see where marathon #3 will take you!
2009 is going to kick butt!! And don't sweat the 12. You can lose it. Easy!!
Awesome goals for '09--yay for ambitious (but not too ambitious) aspirations for the new year!
I think the good definitely outweighed the bad in 2008. Hopefully, the same will be true this year!
sounds like you are really in for some kicking in 2009. great goal list! that's prety ambitious, i like it.
Congratulations on your "good" of 2008. Best wishes on reaching all your 2009 goals! I know what you mean about needing to lose the post-wedding pounds. I have gained about 10lbs since then and have not been able to get them off.
My feet are ugly, too. I get blisters on the 4th toe, not the pinky, but they are gross & painful, & blood-filled. I also get blisters on my left instep, and although body glide helps a bit, I still get them.
Great goals for 2009 - and they are mostly my goals, too! I know we can do it!
An ambitious list hon. I bet you will be able to manage most if not all of it!
Sounds like you've got some good plans for a fresh start in '09 :) I'm excited to read how it goes!
Good luck!!
Your year sounds a lot like mine, some good, some bad, but a serious year of growing and knowing more about what you want.
Hopefully we can all do more meet ups as I swear this is the greatest group of bloggies!
you definitely had a lot of goods to outweigh those bads... i hope you continue to have LOTS of good things for 2009 :)
great goals for the year too! definitely attainable and i cant wait to see you reach them!
CIM in dec????? that would be a good marathon for #3 :)
The bads always happen. Can't control it. But the goods are fantastic! And so are your goals.
Great goals!!! It looks like 2009 will be an awesome year! I'll be seeing you in SD! :)
You made it through a very tough year and I know '09 will be much better! I can't wait to meet up for lots of blogger happy hours and runs, and to follow your successes throughout the year. Good luck! :)
2008 was some year, huh? It was so fun to meet you - I hope we do have some more blogger meet ups in the future. I don't think SD will make my list but maybe CIM?
Great goals. Running a bunch and getting out of debt. Nothing better.
Also dont worry about ugly feet. We are runners and have to sacrifice something for our passion. I look forward to following your progress throughout the year.
I also think that mystery 3rd marathon should be a trail ultra. Do just one and you will be a convert. I promise.
Those are very attainable goals my dear.
I think San Diego won't be do-able for me. I have too much work/travel between now and then. My training will be sporatic. I def don't want to hurt myself by being under trained.
Yeah goals!
The great thing about ugly feet is rarely anyone sees them so if we have to sacrifice something feet are good.
Alisa - please shoot me an e-mail when you get a sec. Would like to run something by you...thx.
(my e-mail link on my profile page)
Eh, perfection is overrated. Life wouldn't be worth living without goals to strive for, right?
Keep at it Alisa - great blog!
You've done so much last year... and so many goods along with the "bads". Man, life throws your some serious curve balls. You sound like you handled them all very well, though...
I am excied about the blogger marathon meet up. It'll be really fun!
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