Confession

Since running the LR Marathon a couple of weeks ago, I have gone running once.  I've had a few soccer games (indoor and out) and have amped up my return to CrossFit, but running just hasn't been a craving I desire.  I knew I would also have to take some time off when my hip injection.  However, the timing of me giving my body a running rest, the injection, and the overindulgence of birthday foods has left me feeling full and fat.  I allowed myself way too many treats to celebrate- because I finished the race, because it was my birthday, because I had to carb load.  I was looking for excuses where ever I could find them.  Now, I am seeing the consequences.  It took months of hard work of training and running to drop just a few pounds on my frame, and yet it took just a couple of weeks to undo all of the damage.

I am trying to not beat myself up over it.  Tomorrow is indeed a new day.  I was hoping that if I let it out, I could let it go, and move back to making progress.  Sometimes, I just hold things inside too much, and then torture myself and mentally beat myself up for my slip ups and (temporary) failures.

I find it to be no coincidence that I saved this image just the other day.  

2016 Goals

Forget Resolutions that start with "I want to."  Stand tall (like a heron)  and say to 2016 "I WILL!"  And since this blog is meant for my rambling words about becoming a better me, this year I will break down my yearly plans into categories that I will accomplish, and excite me to be me!


(1) This year I will run: Little Rock Marathon, Savannah Half Marathon, St. Jude Half Marathon, and a yet to be determined Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon. (Dwan! we need to pick a race for our       vouchers!)

I love running, don't get me wrong. But if I don't have a plan spaced throughout the year, then I will give myself a break and end up starting back at the beginning in terms of speed and distance.  I need to add another race in there for the summer, perhaps the Navy 10 NM again, or a RnR if it fits my schedule.

(2)  This year I will lose 10 lbs.

Yes I know this is cliche, but I have 10 lbs to my current goal weight, and I think that 10 lbs is a totally reasonable amount to shoot for.  My real challenge will be keeping it off once I reach it.


(3) This year I will, be a better friend.

It seems as life goes on, everyone gets busier.  Babies are born.  Life becomes more chaotic.  Spending time with those you love and care about isn't always easy.  There are people I need to visit.  Friends I need to reconnect with.  Adventures yet to be made.


(4)  This year I will, seek balance.

CrossFit, running, soccer, softball, family, friends, clean eating (& its prep time), work, sleep.  Everything requires time.  I need to seek out a balance to healthily do all I need (& want) and keep my sanity.  :)


2016 is a new year for new goals, accomplishments, and success stories.  What are your "I WILLS?"