Category Archives: Goals

Resolutions Revisited

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Can you believe that 2011 is half over? I really can’t. I think now would be a good time to review my resolutions. While I do think that I’ve stayed focused on the overall themes of my resolutions, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Chickpea “Tuna” Salad

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

It has been 1 month since I’ve had any diet soda! Actually, I haven’t had any soda in a month, but regular soda was never my problem. I’m really excited that I’ve made it this far. I feel like I … Continue reading →

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Improvement

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

I’m happy to say that after some anxiety and trouble getting started, I have started to tackle my scariest resolution: run 3 miles in 27 minutes or less. To get me started on my larger goal, I set a much … Continue reading →

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Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

My resolutions: Exercise every day. Because I want to have a healthy body, not because I have to. Even if it’s just a stroll through the neighborhood. Mix it up. Running is not the only thing out there. Continue with … Continue reading →

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Days 28 and 29, the finish line

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

Day 28: 1.5 miles of walking around town. (4.3 miles remain) Day 29: 0.8 miles walking to and from the gym, 3.5 miles on the treadmill. Then about another 1.8 miles of walking, but I’m already at 100 so whatever. … Continue reading →

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Days 25, 26, and 27

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

That walk around the neighborhood never happened on Christmas, so I’ll call day 25 a rest day. On the 26th, something funny happened. I woke up at 5:45 and got ready to go to the gym. I thought it was … Continue reading →

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Days 21-24, a very brief update.

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

Holidays are exhausting. I’ll be back to my normal life (more or less) tomorrow, and I can’t wait. Day 21: focused on arms. Ran a quick 2 miles. (20.6 miles to go) Day 22: ran/walked 4 miles. (16.6 miles to … Continue reading →

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Days 18, 19, and 20: Birthday Weekend

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

No day 17 post, because there’s really nothing to say but 0 miles. Saturday began with two of my favorite things: Greek yogurt and a haircut. I’m still unsure about the actual result of the haircut, but the experience is … Continue reading →

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Days 13, 14, 15, 16

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

December 13 I had 3 goals today. 1. Cross the 55 mile mark 2. Upper body strength training (I’ve been totally neglecting weight training since I’ve been so focused on running and walking) 3. Make vegetable dumpling soup I did … Continue reading →

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Days 10, 11, and 12

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

December 10 I got up early to go for a quick run before work. 3.2 miles plus the 0.8 mile gym walk. 48.2 miles down, 51.8 to go. December 11 This was an intentional rest day because my heel was … Continue reading →

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