Monday, January 11, 2010

I'm baaa-aack!

Wow...it has been crazy here! My "few days" break from blogging turned into almost 3 weeks! But I am back!

Since it is my first post of the year, thought I would look back at last year's running goals and if I achieved them. Here they are:

1. Log at least 500 miles.
I did it!!! My total for the year was 549.98. My on-line training log was not working the last 2 weeks of December....I had no idea I was so close to 550, or else I would have added on that final .02!

2. Run in at least 5 races.
Sad to say, this didn't happen. Those who have been reading for some time know that I had to take August and part of Sept off for medical issues. I was told "You cannot run." by the doctor and decided I had better follow orders. But...I did 3 races, PRed in one and took first in my age group in another...not too shabby.

3. Do more cross-training!Yes...I did! I had been running 3-4 days a week and that was it. Last year I started walking and/or cycling on my off days, leaving just one day of rest. I also added in more strengthening work, but still need to do more in this area.

4. Lose 15 pounds.
I lost about 13 pounds, but gained 5 back. So a total net loss of 8 pounds for the year.

Overall, not a bad year! Here are my goals for this year:
1. Complete a half marathon (I am already registered for one in May)
2. Log 575 miles
3. Lose 10 pounds (I am down .6 this week and am really working hard at this so far)
4. Do ab/arm work 3 times a week.
5. Complete 5 races

Happy New Year Everyone!!

9 comments:

Christina said...

Way to go on your 2009 goals. You did great and are on your way to successfully working on your 2010 goals already. Keep up the great work.

Running Diva Mom said...

Congrats on a great 2009 -- Looking forward to following your journey in the year ahead!!

Rue said...

Great goals Sarah! I'm rooting for you :)

Happy New Year!

rue

greentigress said...

Congrats on your 2009 achievements, and great that 2010 is looking to be a good year as well!!

lifestudent said...

Welcome back!!!!

Unknown said...

Ay least one of us had some goals - haha - I should jump on the bandwagon and decide on some things to accomplish...

Rookie on the Run said...

Welcome back & great job meeting many of your goals!

Your 2010 goals look great. I look forward to reading about how you do in meeting them! :)

Heather said...

Great job on your '09 goals - you've set some good ones for this year!

Michelle said...

Welcome back and great job on last year's goals!! Looking forward to following your new ones!