Posts Tagged ‘2010 in 2010’

 

I haven’t forgotten.  In fact, I am right on target, sans a few miles.  I just have to do a better job updating the darn log.  It’s been far too long!

I’m happy to report things are moving along (literally) for the 2010 in 2010 goal…

 

I am not “right on track”.  Meaning, I have not, yet, had a “perfect” transition to 5.5. miles.  There are days I have deviated from the norm.

 

I am not “so off track” that I feel discouraged about being able to complete this…  But I am “off" track” as much as I thought I’d be.  My goal for every “quarter” of the year is to be where I am supposed to be then.  I think a few long runs will even things out.

 

This was a good decision.  I am certainly moving a lot more as a result of this mileage challenge…  For example: I hate the treadmills at the gym.  If I can only last 2.5 miles before wanting to break the computer screen call it quits, I simply get off and go elsewhere instead of just stopping all together…  So in general, the whole concept is working well. 

 

Happy Thursday!!

Hello out there!  Happy Tuesday, huh? 

 

I want to take a moment to explain my mileage goal for the year.

 

2010 in 2010 is not a resolution.  It never will be.  2010 in 2010 is simply a way to get myself back moving at a level that I think I can attain.  In fact, I think I will be more successful tracking my miles getting a “cold” start to the year. 

 

2010 in 2010 should start in January.  By my starting on this January 1, it helps reduce the overall mileage.  If I were to start in February or March, for example, my mileage “requirements” would only increase.  My schedule doesn’t allow for 10 mile runs on a Tuesday morning, so this is a good way to continue on the path to the goal.

 

You’re going for quantity over quality.  Not true.  In fact, just the opposite.  I’ve got intentions to train for the Pittsburgh Half Marathon, and another un-named half marathon later in the year.  Part of me gets concerned for injury, sure, but I am allowing myself to be realistic in the sense that I will not be pounding concrete 5.5 miles a day, everyday for the next year.  I’m counting biking miles, and cardio machine miles.  I’m allowing a mix everything to count towards my goal.

It will be a year of growth.  I think that’s the most important aspect to remember.  This is really a time for me to look back at my most hectic times and realize I still made an attempt.  I don’t know if I will make 2010 in 2010, but I am holding myself accountable for trying.  I don’t know what will stop me.  I do know, however, know that I need to try this for myself.  I’m not doing it to lose weight.  I’m not doing it to showoff.  I’m doing it to remind myself I can still make “lofty” goals and attempt to reach them. 

 

January 1st isn’t a time to “fix” problems.  How very true, eh?  If there is ever a time to change something in your life, January 1 is not it.  If my Resolution were to ensure my Google reader never reached over 100, I’d have lost already.  If my Resolution were not to eat after 7:00 at night, I’d have to quit my job.  I’m the type of person that, if there is a problem or time for change in one’s life, it should be handled at the appropriate time.  Not at the beginning of the year when Resolutions are all around.  My un-Resolution probably looked more like: eat healthy, sleep in more, find time for yourself, save more money, cliché, cliché, cliché.  Those things will fall in place in life when you need them to.  It’s amazing how the world works at times and synergy is very important.

 

I’m in my “groove” when I am running.  The most important thing nay-sayers should take away from this is that I feel my best, I perform my best, I am in my groove when my life contains running on a consistent schedule.  I’m sure I sound crazy for this.  Time and time again, I find that if I have one positive outlet (running) for all of life’s stresses, I tend to feel like I can channel those things better.  I think in all, I am allowing myself a year to get back into my groove, and I couldn’t be happier with that decision.

I have to say, if I were to make a resolution, it would be to take more naps.  Something I never do, but cannot deny the benefits of napping.  Sometime during the 4th-quarter of the Steeler game yesterday, I found myself curled up under one blanket and the Snuggie and just so content that I dozed off.  When I woke up and saw that it was 6:30, part of me was scared it was Monday morning!  I felt groggy for a little, but more importantly, I felt refreshed and happy.  The last day of vacation called for not doing anything.  It felt nice.  Naps and not doing anything should be mini-breaks I allow myself.  I think part of the nap was caused by the frigid temperatures these last few days.

 

I did manage a 3 mile run when a Resolutionarie came onto the treadmill next to me with very strong perfume.  I’m talking, musky, over the top, sprayed too much perfume.  I’m talking gagging strong.  I really did get off the treadmill choking and moved to another.  I felt rude but hoped she got the point. 

I also managed to lift legs and move onto spin class for an hour.  I left a sweaty mess.  All the exercise was probably why I  just slept this afternoon.  It was a good sleep.  Only the type of sleep I could get when I don’t have a houseful of chores to complete!

 

Happy Monday!

 

In anticipation of hitting the ground running, literally, in 2010, I thought I should blog about resolutions and why I really never made resolutions.  And my defense of why I don’t feel like 2010 in 2010 is a resolution.

 

I never make resolutions because I think they are meant to be broken.  Lose 20 pounds is a lofty goal when its not broken down into small attainable sections.  Get a new job is so vague and dependant upon external factors that you may find yourself at the same desk this time next year.  Save money sounds great, but needs to be broken up into “Save $x amount each pay”.  So maybe my goal is to run more but I have gone a little further into breaking it into smaller parts.  For example.  If I miss a run on Monday (which was common during my 1/2 marathon training), I don’t have to sweat it because I have the rest of the week where I can run a few more miles extra.

 

I can run 5.5 miles on the dreadmill, if I choose.  I can run on the trail.  On my hills.  My runs can be different and will benefit me differently.   I can bike, but I use the rule of three when doing “conversions”.  Every three miles biked equals one mile ran.  Same goes for gym equipment.  Though, I’m not certain if 5 miles on the elliptical is really 5 miles running.  Too hard to judge.

 

To spare you all on daily mile 26/2010, I am going to do weekly posts of my progress.  I am sure there will be weeks I don’t hit my mark, and I am fine with that.  So then you only have to read about it 52 times .  Unless something groundbreaking happens, the goal will not become the main focus of the blog.

 

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Soo happy to almost be done with the work year!  Whew!  Only a few more hours and I’ll be done and done =)

 

What are your plans for New Years?  Anything fun or exciting?