For once, I was happy to have the little 14-pounder pulling me up the hills (I don't know how she does that?). It was less helpful on the downhills, which I mostly spent squeaking "Lucy, Lucy, wait. Lucy, wait!" I tried to wear my traction aids, but I must have put them on wrong because they kept popping off.
All that hiking gave me time to think about the new year and what I want to do in the running department in 2013. It was actually a pretty short hike, turns out there isn't a lot I want to do. Just run a marathon. I wish it was in October instead of June because I'm already nervous that I won't be able to train for it properly. I will just do my best and maybe not qualify for the Olympic trials this year ;)
I have more non-running running resolutions than actual feet in asics, mapping my run, Gatorade-drinking running resolutions.
I know these are not specific or very measurable so I might be setting myself up to fail, but I resolve to:
1.) Cross-train. A lot. Hiking, biking, swimming, spinning, skiing, walking, elliptical, anything and everything.
2.) Build a strong core.
3.) Yoga one day, pilates the next day. Gently repeat.
4.) Rehab this hip and run a freaking marathon.
Do you usually stick to your new year's resolutions? Any great success stories?
I resolved to get into running and get fit last year, and I am still at it! It only took a few tries to get it to stick! I am looking forward to seeing your marathons training starting next month!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool that you followed through and now it's just your lifestyle :)
DeleteI think you will be more prepared for your marathon than you think!! Just take it easy as I am sure you know, and any time is a great time as long as you finish! Better you than me, I will stick with half marathons for now!
ReplyDeleteI am reserving the right to quit at the half marathon if I decided I would rather stick with those too!
DeleteI feel so inspired reading everyone's resolutions -- I just haven't gotten my act together with traveling, being sick, and having my little sis around 24/7! I met quite a few of my goals for last year, but I still want to run a marathon!
ReplyDeleteRun Grandma's, I am sure you're family will come up to Duluth to support you!!
DeleteSuch beautiful scenery! Make resolutions life changes ;)
ReplyDeleteI need to find my core this year. haha. WHEEERE is it!
ReplyDeleteLove your "just" a marathon goal - :D
You're so outgoing with all your crosstraining ideas, I'd love to cross-train more, and something tells me that'll be mostly on the elliptical!
I am sure you and your mom are going to be making the most of that elliptical this winter!
DeleteHURRAY Marathon! I also need to find my core if you find a good workout let me know!
ReplyDeleteI will!
DeleteI sometimes like vague resolutions because then I don't feel like a failure when I didn't do the specified thing four times a month. Then if I do that thing once that year, over zero the last year, I succeed!:)
ReplyDeleteGenious, really!
DeleteI typically don't make "resolutions" per say just goals. And I didn't make any resolutions last year lol
ReplyDeleteThis year I want to run a 2:15 half marathon, so that is my goal/resolution.
You'll definitely get that 2:15 Missy!
DeleteI usually fail with my New Year's resolutions but am really trying to make this year's resolutions stick. I also want to focus on cross training and building strength. I love your hike location!
ReplyDeleteYour goals sound great! Having a variety of workouts will make it so much easier to stick with:) I love that you went hiking in the snow. I really need to do that. I have the gear, but haven't taken the plunge. Not sure if I could get anyone to go with me:)
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