Kicked off the new year at a steakhouse, and finished dinner with the A1c-crumpling “Chocolate Indulgence.” I actuall wrote “A1C?” on the side of the plate… hope the person doing dishes is diabetic, and laughing still at my choco-scribe.
I’m back, and what I got for Christmas was some rest - my strained groin from last year has returned, and I’ve been giving up some miles in exchange for a healthy body - and it made me realize that training for marathons is hard on the body - so I’m planning to drop the March 1 Napa Valley Marathon in exchange for another challenge…. my first 70.3. For those wondering, it’s 1.2 miles of swimming, 56 miles of biking, and 13.1 miles of running. (followed by 24 ounces of beer drinking goodness!) I’m still committed to my running first and foremost, but want to tackle this beast next year!
RESOLUTIONS
This year I will allow myself only 1 hamburger per month.
This year I will allow myself only 1 donut per quarter.
This year I will contribute to the Diabetes 365 Project.
This year I will resume swimming and biking in addition to running.
This year I will run 1000 miles.
This year I will prepare for a 70.3 triathlon in 2009.
This year I will ROCK!
Jamie, The Diabetic Runner
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Hey, Jamie,
Sorry you’ll miss the Napa Valley Marathon. I’ve run it twice, and it’s a great one, a beautiful course, well planned and organized.
But that Half Ironman goal sounds like a tremendous adventure. Best wishes for your training this year and success in the triathlon in 2009!
Thanks Jerry,
And good luck with your R-n-R Arizona Marathon coming up…
Good luck with your resolutions. I am not much of a believe in resolutions. More of a promoter of Goals. That’s why I have setup goals for myself to accomplish. Well, good luck in your Ironman and hope that 2008 bring you much joy and success.
I agree with Chris. I have never set resolutions. If you want to set a goal, then set one. Remember that big goals are always acheived through small goals.
I have committed to running 1,000 miles this year. If you would like more information on my goal I could send it to you!
Still, good for you!
Charlie
I like to set goals for the new year, too. 1000 miles, wow! I just started running this past spring, and am really enjoying it. I’m going to bookmark your blog for some ongoing inspiration.
That’s ok - not doing the marathon frees you up to focus on the World Media Run, baby! Woohoo!
70.3 is an awesome goal. Knock it out, man.
Those are great resolutions! You should PODCAST about them. Maybe I could submit a little diddy to your show with my new iriver!
Oh yeah, podcasting…. that’s one thing I started and haven’t been able to keep up. I need to get over the idea of perfectly editing them with audio and such and just start posting them… I’ve been enjoying the blogging so much that I’ve put it too far aside lately. Only 1 podcast to date… HOW SAD!