Lately, I have been enjoying some down time on the running front. In December I spent some time just running for fun following my marathon, and I wasn't ready to set any next goals following the race. Since mid-December, I have also been dealing with some nagging quad pain, as I mentioned the other day. I'm hoping it all clears up soon because I'm finally starting to feel more ready to make some 2014 goals!
Here are some of the things I hope to accomplish this year:
Complete my first half iron distance triathlon. I'm targeting the Folsom Triathlon in June. I haven't signed up yet (hopefully soon!), but I'm pretty excited to try a new race distance.
Read more. I love reading and this got lost in the shuffle of life and my dissertation in 2013, so I'm excited to read some new books for fun. Right now I'm in the middle of Daring Greatly.
PR the half marathon. I don't have a goal race in mind yet, but I'm eying the Zooma Napa Half marathon. I've heard so many awesome things about Zooma races, and would love to run a race in Napa!
Volunteer for some races. I have been fortunate to be able to run many events the past few years, and I am always appreciative of the volunteers. This year, I want to give back a little! I'd like to volunteer for at least 2 events.
Consider a trail race. In December, I ran a couple short trail runs just to mix things up, and I kind of loved running on the dirt instead of the pavement. I think it could be fun to try a trail race at some point this year.
Be present. Lately I have been trying harder to notice the beauty in my surroundings, and be grateful for the little moments in each day that make me smile. For 2014, I want to make sure to be present and appreciate these little things in life.
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What are your goals for 2014? I'd love to hear about them!
Have any good books to recommend for me?
I'm excited to follow you in 2014! I think those are all awesome goals (especially the 70.3, but I'm a little biased--triathlons are my jam!). My 2014 goals are to PR the Ironman in the first half of the year and then PR the 5K in the second half of the year. Odd and seemingly disparate goals, but the 5K goal has been hanging around for awhile--my current PR is from 2010. Good luck in 2014!
ReplyDeleteSounds like some really great goals, Ali! I crushed an old 5k time in September. Kind of fun knowing you can do better than an old PR going into a race!
DeleteLove these! And how exciting -a 70.3? Wow! You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to do a ZOOMA race and, specifically Napa, but they just aren't feasible for this Indiana girl. Do it and soak it all up for me.
Looks like some fun running for 2014! The books sounds good - it's on my reading list now. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteFantastic goals, Kristen! Excited to follow your progress toward your first 70.3 start and finish line! Also, Daring Greatly… it's it GOOD?! One of my favorite reads. I'm working on reading more, too :)
ReplyDeleteYes, Daring Greatly is very good so far! I'm only about 1/3 of the way through it!
DeleteGreat goals! Excited for your HIM!! Is Folsom a weekend fest? Didn't you do that as a sprint or oly last year? The name sounds familiar?! I need to work on being present also. I think I do more when I am not in Portland. I KNOW the Portland scenery! I see it all of the time!! :)
ReplyDeleteGoals for me: Finish strong at IMC and PR at NYC!!!
They put on a sprint, oly and HIM in one weekend both in June and August. Good memory! :) Excited to hear how things go for you with your goals this year!
DeleteGreat goals! Wow a 70.3! You go girl. I'm going in the opposite direction. After my first tri season last year (with a sprint and an Olympic) this year I'm focusing on the sprints and hoping to do more. Also took up orienteering last year - it's like hiking/trail running with a purpose - so I'm looking to do more of those meets too! On a personal level working on my patience esp with my kids! Have a great year!
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