I was already a month into my "diet" when New Year's rolled in at 12:00 while my crew and I loaded hose for someone else's fire. I've been training regularly thanks to the No Excuses Rooster Crew. I'm visiting my Mom very soon in the Philippines as she finishes her Peace Corps Tour. My sister, Todd, and their pups are settling into their new house. I even took my Christmas lights down before the week's end. 2007 has been a year of firsts. I climbed the rope at crossfit- 6times! I ran my first and then my second 50k. I participated in Christmas Camp, logging close to 70 miles of running in one week. I became a truck officer. I've met some amazing, inspiring, caring, and original people. I recovered from a frightening low back injury that put everything into perspective and made me value my health and fitness like never before.
Before the girls and I head out into this temporary sun break for an easy 30 minute run I thought I would reflect a bit on some goals for 2008. I may come back with another post as this is a bit off the cuff. It seems after all of these years my life is still filled with athletic pursuits, friendships, family, home repairs, and continued learning and experience at work.
2008: It's easy to get wrapped up in my own life's drama. It can send me reeling wondering how I can clear my plate and effectively finish everything I've started. It may seem counter-intuitive; but I think I've found the answer. I've often entertained, albeit briefly, the idea of volunteering at a school, or as a big sister. As friends and neighbors set amazing examples of community building and selfless gifts of their time and energy I've decided this is the key. This is the answer to not getting wrapped up in my life's daily dramas. It's also a break. I can take a vacation from my challenges by helping someone else with their own. Talk is cheap. That is number one on my list. I'm going to volunteer. Finally.
The next goals will be the less profound more selfish variety. :]
2. Run 50 miles...at one go, not over the course of the week. ;](My eyes are on the Grand Teton 50 mile race) I will be running with Tom, Ronda, and Michael who are running the 100miler.
3. Run a sub 21:00 min 5K.
4. Get out of debt (house mortgage not included) sooooo....close.
5. Reach and maintain 150 pounds.
6. Study for Captain.
7. Work on my attention span for blog entries.
Ok the girls and I are going running now for our easy 30min.
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