This is a good time to do some reflecting on the last year. It's been a full and rewarding journey that's far from over. I have not yet begun to peak!
- Ran about 1000 miles (48 weeks x 20 miles/week)
- Did over 50,000 (that’s FIFTY THOUSAND) reps at the gym*
- Bought 6 pairs of tennis shoes (Nike, Asics [2], Brooks, Mizunos, New Balance)
- Completed seven races (2-5ks, 10k, 10 miler, 2-Half Marathons, 15 mile trail race)
- Competed in a bench press competition (benched my weight 120 lbs)
- Lost 25 pounds
- Met lots of cool new people through running and the gym
- Worked through injuries (IT bands, foot, piriformis, torn ligaments, stress fracture)
- Learned a lot of stretches, how to use a foam roller, and best ways to ice
- Bought two cases of peanut butter from the farmer’s market
- Acquired a taste for a good steak (filet actually)
- Bought (and fit in) pants in size 2 (and have a closet full of clothes that don’t fit)
- Learned that I like running in the cold weather, in the dark, and very early in the morning!
- Watched lots of running movies and read lots of running books
- Met my goal of 8 pull-ups
- Got really picky about the socks I wear
- Added 3 people to the group of those keeping me in one piece (in addition to chiropractor -massage therapist, physical therapist, orthopedic doc)
- Ran a 5-K with Spencer
- Referred to as “an athlete” (who, me??)
- Learned to eat like an athlete and recognized connection between food and how I feel
- Became a morning person, up before 6 am regularly
- Got a cool GPS running watch to obsess over numbers
- Worked up to swimming a mile
- Learned about (and did) speedwork and intervals. Love/hate relationship with it!!
So what's ahead this year? Who knows, but here are some ideas:
- Summer -135 bench, 6-minute mile, swim for BCC swim team
- Fall - triathlon, marathon
- Winter - bench press/powerlifting
- Spring - Pittsburgh Marathon! (and of course I can hope for Boston)
What a year it has been -- looking forward to the next one!