I used this blog last year to try and keep me accountable - and it worked for about 4 months. As I stopped being responsible to my goals and plan, my accountability to this blog faltered. So, my first post this year is to expose myself to my failures of last year - and, then, like so many others, start all over again!
Below are my goals from last year, tomorrow I'll post goals for 2012. Happy New Year!
1. Run my second marathon - Fall 2011
I did not run my second marathon in 2011. But on December 1, I signed up for my second marathon and will be running the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City on May 26, 2012. I did have some running success in 2011 including a personal record of 2:17:46 at the 25k 5/3 River Bank Run and a sub 2 hour 1/2 marathon at Ludington (1:53:33).
2. Lose 30 pounds in preparation for running season - Jan-Apr 2011
- Interesting, I came pretty close to this goal, but June and July with it's bachelor parties, weddings, reunions, etc - pretty much gave it all back.
3. Go one week each month without watching TV
- This was an admirable goal, and, although it wasn't exactly achieved, it did help me place focus on things bigger and better than the most recent episodes of Glee, How I Met Your Mother, and The Office.
4. Read one book per week
- I don't believe I read 52 books last year, although I may have. I read some great books - absolutely loved the Game of Thrones series.
5. Give up all soda pop for 2011
- I admit, I drank a Diet Pepsi on our family vacation at the end of July. I also had a McDonald's coke in September the day after a pretty big MSU tailgate. November and December saw me break down quite a bit. But, overall, I greatly reduced my soda intake and will start all over again in 2012.
6. Plan weekly meals every Sunday
- Another admirable goal and one that benefits us so much, it should be easier to keep. The cost savings of groceries and time make this a no-brainer! More focus on this for 2012.
7. Make six extra mortgage payments this year
- Started out very strong on this goal, actually reaching this goal in May. Ended up making 7 extra mortgage payments in 2011! Very happy and will place focus on this again for 2012
I did not run my second marathon in 2011. But on December 1, I signed up for my second marathon and will be running the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City on May 26, 2012. I did have some running success in 2011 including a personal record of 2:17:46 at the 25k 5/3 River Bank Run and a sub 2 hour 1/2 marathon at Ludington (1:53:33).
2. Lose 30 pounds in preparation for running season - Jan-Apr 2011
- Interesting, I came pretty close to this goal, but June and July with it's bachelor parties, weddings, reunions, etc - pretty much gave it all back.
3. Go one week each month without watching TV
- This was an admirable goal, and, although it wasn't exactly achieved, it did help me place focus on things bigger and better than the most recent episodes of Glee, How I Met Your Mother, and The Office.
4. Read one book per week
- I don't believe I read 52 books last year, although I may have. I read some great books - absolutely loved the Game of Thrones series.
5. Give up all soda pop for 2011
- I admit, I drank a Diet Pepsi on our family vacation at the end of July. I also had a McDonald's coke in September the day after a pretty big MSU tailgate. November and December saw me break down quite a bit. But, overall, I greatly reduced my soda intake and will start all over again in 2012.
6. Plan weekly meals every Sunday
- Another admirable goal and one that benefits us so much, it should be easier to keep. The cost savings of groceries and time make this a no-brainer! More focus on this for 2012.
7. Make six extra mortgage payments this year
- Started out very strong on this goal, actually reaching this goal in May. Ended up making 7 extra mortgage payments in 2011! Very happy and will place focus on this again for 2012
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