01/02/2009 19:44
2009 Goals
Here is what I would like to accomplish this year:
- Run 1000 miles. Over at the Runners World beginner’s forum I signed up for their 2009 in 20009 Challenge. In 2008 I ran 416 miles, but didn’t start tracking until April, and wasn’t really consistent until June. It’s a lofty goal, but I’m going to do my best.
- Complete at least 3 half marathons: Disney’s Princess Half (March 7), San Diego Rock n’ Roll Half* (May 31), St. Jude Half (December 5?)
- Complete 2 full marathons: Flying Pig (May 3), Nike (October 18?)
- Balance running with strength training. My strength training went by the wayside when I started training for the Nike Marathon, so I need to find a way to balance both.
- Get back to onederland. No other major weight loss goals – I just need to get back to under 200 lbs, and stay there.
- Blog more consistently, and comment/give support to my friends more often.
2009 is going to be a great year!!
*I am planning on mentoring with Team in Training for the San Diego Rock n’ Roll Marathon. They don’t technically offer a half marathon, except for TNT participants.
Posted By: Andrea N
01/02/2009 07:53
Whoa!
Sounds like you have some awesome goals. Oh...I can't wait to meet you December 5th. Or the 4th if you come in that Friday.
I'm so excited for 2009!
01/02/2009 09:29
Great Goals!
2009 IS going to be a great year for you! As long as I've read your blog, I haven't seen you set out to do anything you haven't accomplished, so I have no doubt you will reach your 1000 miles run, and all your other goals!
01/03/2009 01:05
running and weight loss
Andrea N-- your progress never ceases to amaze me! What a healthy turnaround over time!!!!
Anyhow: I just wanted to give you my personal perspective on running and weight loss from MY experience.
I found it very hard to lose any weight while running long distances!! It sounds counterintuitive-- but all the running increased my appetite and food needs that my body just compelled me to eat more.
Looking back-- when I was doing alot of running training, I was loving it, but frustrated as to why I couldn't lose weight!!! But now, with more perspective, I see that I was physically needing more calories-- and without an olympic training coach or something-- I wasn't ever going to drop a pound.
I really respect my body for this, in many ways. We folks who tend to hold onto weight have a great survival mechanism-- we get into homeostasis and want to stay there.
So: all I wanted to say was lots of luck with your running goals and keep on keepin' on in 2009-- but if you are getting frustrated with trying to get back into the 100's, you may want to (gulp, I know it sounds nuts) cut back on your heavy training and just do basic cardio a few times a week so that your body doesn't MAKE you eat to sustain your current training weight.
Best of everything!! Vanessa
