2011...what a year!

2011 was quite an interesting year for me. I did a lot for me and accomplished quite a bit: lost about 120 pounds, completed about seven 5Ks, one 5-miler, one 10-miler and my first half marathon. I experienced heartache, but then found a wonderful, loving, supportive partner in life. :-) In between all this stuff, I did something I've never done before: I dated. I got some experience in meeting new people and met a few interesting characters along the way. I also started this blog in 2011, to keep me motivated in running 150 miles in 150 days. It was definitely a motivator! I also met some amazing people who've had similar experiences or were just starting on their journey, including Ben Davis and his brother and father. Participating in the Do Life 5K tour gave me the extra push to help train for the half marathon. Thank you!

I rang in the New Year with Matt, a glass of Moscato and the sight and sound of neighbors' fireworks and company of the Squidbillies.

The first day of 2012 has been awesome. It was a lazy Sunday, at least for me. I spent some quality time with Matt, did yard work in the backyard, clipped coupons, watched the remainder of the second volume of Squidbillies, cooked dinner (with the help of my honey) and did dishes (also with the help of my honey!). I also read about a 100 pages of Kara Goucher's "Running for Women" while taking notes.

I don't have any resolutions for 2012, more like goals.
1) Complete the Gate River Run and laugh in the face of the Green Monster.
2) Complete a 5K, 10K and half marathon in a 24-hour period, aka the Tour de Pain Extreme.
3) Plan and create an herb garden and butterfly garden in the backyard.
4) Become a certified group fitness instructor.
5) Complete the 12-week Do Life Challenge.
6) Start writing my book.
7) Do life with Matt, including date nights, roadtrips, time in the kitchen, etc. :-)

Whew....I'm already working on some of these goals....can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for me!