2011 Goals

The trend this year seems to be about setting goals vs. making resolutions.  I think it's a good idea, personally.  I feel that resolutions have some sense of impracticality to them.  It's almost like you know you're not going to stick with them.  Goals, on the other hand,  I can live with!  I've split my goals into two categories this year: heath & fitness goals and personal goals.  Without further ado:

Health & Fitness Goals:

• 3 Triathlons - I really would like to make 12 races for the year a goal, but I'm not sure I'll have the money to commit to that goal this year.  Instead, I want to do three triathlons this year.  In particular, I really want to do the Danskin Woman's Triathlon.  Last  year it fell during our honeymoon, so that wasn't happening!
• PR in a 5K - My current PR is around 29 minutes and I would love to crush that time.  I've been out of running for a few weeks and I'm slowly getting back into it.  I'm hoping to do the Hollis Fast 5K again this year and crush my PR.
• Sick with Weight Watchers - I have done it before and had great success.  This time I want to finish the journey!  Doing this also supports my racing goals so really, it's a no brainer!

Personal Goals:

• Focus on the positive - In recent months I feel like I've been so negative.  In reality, I have it pretty good and I'm blessed by many wonderful things.  Everyday I want to pick out something from my day that was positive.  Whether is be eating fruit instead of ice cream or the compliment I got from a professor.  Dwelling on the negative is a a choice and I feel it would be more constructive of me to focus on the positive!
• Blog 3-4 times per week - I've been slacking every since the wedding.  Blogging is something I enjoy and really helps to keep me focused on health and fitness.  Your support is awesome and I don't want to miss out on that!
• Read 25 Books - I think this one is pretty straightforward.  I'm hoping this will also encourage me to watch less TV!
• Another all homemade Christmas - I really enjoyed making all homemade gifts this year and I'm really looking forward to the possibilities for next year.  I know it's far off, but it's definitely something I want to do!

What are your goals for the year?