Amazing to think that we are already through the first 6 months of 2013. Seems like a perfect time for some reflection on my goals for this year.
13 in 2013 Challenge — I’ve completed five races so far with two more on tap for this month. Despite missing two races earlier this year, both thanks in part to Mother Nature (1 canceled due to weather and 1 missed due to minor injury after slipping on black ice), I think hitting the magic 13 is still possible.
Chasing PRs — After missing my target at Run to Remember, I’ll have to wait to see what my fall races bring. Knowing that I was so close in May despite battling stomach issues the final five miles of the race has me more fired up to get after this goal. I know when I resume training next week I’m going to be more focused than ever to crush it.
Staying off injured-reserve — A patch of black ice took me off my game momentarily at the end of February, but I wasn’t down long. Time with my chiro, yoga and some strength training has all helped to keep me feeling pretty good. I know there is a lot more I could be doing in the strength training department, so I will be giving this a lot more attention during the second half of the year.
Race Volunteer — Had the great pleasure of volunteering for the Boston Marathon helping to greet runners in Hopkinton – it was a great experience and I’m already looking forward to next year.
Run an Obstacle Course — My running buddy E and I are eyeing one for September – stay tuned 🙂
Keep having fun — Running with friends, blogger meet-ups, running in new locales and most recently running with my son — all good stuff and I’m looking forward to more of all of the above over the next 6 months!
How are you doing vs your 2013 goals?
for once IM SO SO SO SO SO ROCKING MY INTENTIONS…and we are just midway through 🙂
No I can’t believe we’re halfway thru. That’s just nuts how time slips away. I believe I said this my year for 5k. I’ve done a few with another on 7/18, but I’m struggling with injury. Waaah!
It kind of depresses me that we’re half way through the year, already! But anyhow…you are having a great one, so far. Staying off the DL is always the best and having some good races is icing on the cake.
I might have to steal your goal of volunteering at a race for my 2014 list…as much as I love to run them, it sounds like a great experience!
I think you’re going to have to write a post about that PR soon 😉
I hope you get to D.C. with time to meet up! Are you actually in Boston? I have at least one conference there in the fall.
I’m still trying to figure out how to squeeze in a DC race before the year is over. I’m just south of Boston so let me know when you’re headed this way 🙂