Today the smallest victories are the most important victories.
I ran 3 miles on the treadmill at home.
That’s after not doing much since Sunday.
It’s been a hard week. It’s been one of those weeks when life gets in the way of running – and there is just nothing you can do about it. I like it better when running gets in the way of life.
I’m looking forward to what tomorrow holds: A run with my group – I love coaching and I love my new friends. Tomorrow is a new day with a new chance to make a positive difference in someone’s life.
Slowly, but surely my goals are coming along:
- Run the Pittsburgh Marathon in May.
- I had a good 6 mile run on Sunday that consisted of some serious hills. I’m not as worried about he hills in Pittsburgh as I thought I would be! I ran 3 miles on the treadmill tonight, which, considering that I originally did not want to run [on the treadmill] at all I am happy that I busted it out! Come on spring!
- Loose the last 50 pounds the healthy way.
- I cut out eating heavy carbs (rice, couscous, pasta, breads, potatoes, etc.) at night, which has been difficult, but I think it may be helping me. I have been eating meat and vegetables for dinner and maybe a glass of skim mile before bed.
- Be at my goal weight of 150 pounds by this summer.
- Today I weighed in at exactly 200.0 pounds. I am hoping I am finally breaking through my plateau this week and saying goodbye to the 200’s forever!
- Be a committed, reliable, inspiring, encouraging, and helpful Pace Coach to the 13-minute per mile pace group and help newer runners achieve their dreams of running a marathon.
- I’m not sure how motivating I have been lately since I myself am lacking motivation for training right now. However, I am so proud of my pace group and the progress they have made in such a little amount of time. It is inspiring for me to watch them grow as runners!
- Obtain my ACSM Personal Training Certification by April 2011.
- I remember whey studying is hard, but I keep working on it!
Happy running,
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Great goals! You’ve inspired me to do the same thing on my blog.
Thanks for also reminding me that there are small victories!
Fabulous goals! I see you’re running Bryce this summer??!! I can’t wait for that review! I love love love Bryce Canyon and have looked at running that race, but it’s hard to leave home in the summer.
@ Tara – Thanks and you’re welcome! I’ll look forward to reading about your goals.
@ funderson – I SO SO SO WANT to run Bryce Canyon this summer, but I don’t know if this year will be the year I make it out there due to finances. I will do it someday though and write a review for my blog-friends! 😉