Monday, December 31, 2007

So ends the year...

Year-end summary:

In 2007, I ran 427 miles. I cycled for 1296 miles. I swam 58,225 (meters/yards?). I did strength work in the gym 36 times.

I completed two 5K, two 10K, two sprint tri, two oly tri, two half-marathons and one oddball race.

I wasted a little $$ on a few races. There were two 5Ks that I didn't run. I also forwarded the race registration on one sprint triathlon to the next year.

Thoughts about 2007:

A lot of my 2007 was good. I established exercise as an integral part of my everyday life. I completed races in new distances, 10k, oly tri, half-marathon, and gained more self-confidence. I met some really neat people blogging and in 'real-life' and have new friends and know more people at races. I commuted to work by bike twice a week during the summer and early fall. I bought a comfy new carbon bike. Husband bought his first ever road bike. I discovered how fun it is to ride with Husband. Husband joined me on almost all of the running races and even ran at my side at both half-marys. I discovered running skirts. I never took anything too seriously and had loads of fun.

Some parts of 2007 were not so good. It has been incredibly difficult to balance everything while working full time and working around the kids schedules. I had open water anxiety issues to work through. I am slow as molasses and not getting any faster. I had a motivation set back in December; it's scary how easy it is to get back into the coach potato life. I still feel like an athlete poser.

Thoughts for 2008:

Not quite sure what I want to do this year, so I don't have big goals laid out yet. I think I want to do three or four half-marathons and try to break 2:30:00. I might like to do the MS150 in August or some similar long distance cycling event. I want to improve my oly distance performance.

I also want to make a life change that has a positive impact on the environment and possibly motivates others to do the same. Watch this space.

19 comments:

  1. You've had a very impressive year! And, you're not slow as molasses!!

    I'm very happy I got to meet you in 2007 :) Although it's awkward going up to someone at a race that you've only "met" online, it was definitely worth it. Thanks for the inspiration the past few months.

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  2. Once you do the deed, being an "athlete" is entirely mental :-) You can tell yourself your are not one, but you are only kidding yourself...

    You had a great 2007. We all shared so many of the same passions, like open water anxiety, and running skirts :-)

    Hope you have a fantastic 2008!!!!

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  3. "I still feel like an athlete poser" . . . I love that, I totally get it. But its not true you know. I figure if we get up off the couch and run at least ONE race, then we're athletes!

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  4. Great year, you are really an inspiration fitting all that in, working and being a mom and wife. Thanks for letting me tag along. I'm still trying to find a way to make it a part of me consistently. Talk about a poser :D

    Happy 08

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  5. Happy new year Lisa :)

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  6. I still think you should replace the picture of the turtle with a speedy bunny. (Yes, I am persistent if nothing else.) :-)

    "three or four half-marathons and try to break 2:30:00" - that is a BIG goal already! ;-) Have fun in 2008 and I look forward to reading about how you achieve each and every one of these goals.

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  7. Happy New Year!! I will be watching this space for sure!

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  8. you're no poser - this is what athletics are all about for all of us amateurs.you had a great year!!!

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  9. You've inspired me to try a running skirt sometime! And I love how you and your husband do a lot of races together.

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  10. LOL "athlete poser" Lisa you are SOOOOO an athlete ;D

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  11. You had a great year, a "poser" is somebody who only tries it once and never tries it again.. You are NOT definetly one of those..

    For 2008, have fun whatever you decide to do.. That is what it is all about at the end of the day..

    ps.. it's always cool to get new shiny carbon stuff as well.

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  12. I think you are for real. No poser. 2007 was an awesome year- I can;t wait to read about 2008

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  13. Hey Lisa! Happy 2008... may your dreams come true.

    As for 2007. Well girl "YOU DID IT!" quite a few times really - great successes and learning experiences. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  14. Good summaries; thanks; enjoyable to read.
    And yes, we will be checking in to see what you are about.
    Wishing you the 2008 that will please you as it unfolds.

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  15. Sounds like you had a great 2007. I wish you all the best for 2008. Happy New Year!

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  16. I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve. It has been fun to follow your adventures in 2007.

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  17. I think that a lot of runners are modest about their speed. I know of several runners who are several mins faster than me(run about an average 8:30 pace) who think THEY are slow! I'll DEFINITELY watch this space. Can't wait to see what's next w/ you!

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  18. You had a great year, rich and steadily richer, congratulations! The only way you "pose" is in that skirt, I guess :).

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