I think that it is important to instead set goals that one can stick to. I refer to them as goals, because for me, the stigma of the "resolution" that so many fall short of is not there with the term "goals."
My Goals for 2013:
1. Lose 25 pounds...I realize many people want to lose weight as a "New Year's Resolution," but I have already set the wheels in motion for this and have lost 7 pounds since Thanksgiving. For me, it is about getting to a healthy race weight that will help me achieve my race goals more efficiently. By losing the weight at a slower rate, I am more likely to keep it off.
2. I have the goal of eating more natural foods (less processed foods)...This shouldn't be too challenging since we don't consume many processed foods, but I am looking to eliminate even more of them. By incorporating more natural foods into my diet, I am hopeful I will have more energy, lose a few unwanted pounds and feel better about myself.
3. I am have some running goals for this year as well.
- I am running the Little Rock Marathon on March 3rd. My goal for this race is to run between 4 hours and 4:15:00.
- I am also running the Drake 1/2 Marathon in April. My goal for this race is to set a PR...This will require me to run sub 1:45:00. It will be a challenge, but I KNOW I CAN DO THIS!!
- I will be running the Twin Cities Marathon in October. My goal for this race is to break the 4 hour mark.
4. I am competing in a 1/2 Ironman Distance event in June and another in August. My goal for one of these is to go sub 6:00:00...My current PR is 6:32:44 for the 70.3 mile distance. I would be happy to break 6:30:00, but I will continue to push my body to new limits to break 6 hours!!
5. I am planning to compete in Ironman Wisconsin in 2014, so I want to make sure I have a great base and remain injury free going into 2014.