I'm behind on getting these in print because I've been busy working on my goals! My first goal for 2013 is to read one fiction and one non-fiction book every month. Already done for the month!

Another goal is one DIY/pinterest house project. I'm into 3, including a race medal holder. I spray painted it. Now it needs some funky hooks.

goal 3: Healthy meals for the whole family. I am guilty of giving my kids cereal or mac & cheese for dinner far too often. These deserve better. I finally took the time to find clean, freezable, family friendly recipes. It took most of Saturday, but as a family we put together 30 meals. 30!! I highly recommend giving this a try.

goal 4: run 1,100 miles
and I want to run fast!
My current HM PR is 1:54 which is 8:42 pace. It was last May on a beautiful and extremely hilly course. Last summer was full of tri training, which made me a faster runner come Fall. At the Twin Cities 10 mile in Oct. I averaged 8:12 pace. And in December I added some treadmill speedwork to my weekly routine because of schedules and ice and life. At first, I HATED it. It's growing on me to the point where I may even say I look forward to it. Well, I look forward to the feeling when I'm done, that is. Not sure yet if it will make me faster. With all that in mind, here's time goals:

I know I can do it goal: 1:52 is 8:33 pace

weather is great, I really push it goal: 1:49 is 8:19

everything is perfect, long term running goal 1:45 is 8:01


DH and I will be running the Twin Cities Marathon on 10/6/13. My dad said that Grandma's was his last. It will always be very special that I trained for my first with him. The good news about him not running is that he is a cheering maniac and will pop up all over the course. I'm sure he'll run a few miles with me too. I'm already excited!

I ran Grandma's in 4:04, 9:19 pace. TCM is a more difficult course, but I will have a lot more experience and hopefully more speed by next October. I know I shouldn't give myself time goals until closer to the race. I know I should have the pace of my LSD runs, but if you know me, you know that I've thought about these times since the day after finishing my first 26.2

3:59 is 9:07
3:56 is 9:00
3:52 is 8:50
in my wildest dreams: Boston Qualifying time is 3:40, 8:24 pace
(or 3:45 when I'm 40! But it'll probably change by then) I don't expect to do this. I just want to know the times

DH and I gave each other race packages (4 HMS) for Christmas. It was an awesome deal and how cool will it be to celebrate throughout the year. He already ran one of his on 1/1. Next up is 3/16 we'll both run Get Lucky. I am officially in training mode again and loving it.

goal 5: swim and bike for cross training and new challenges and fun and peace. Right now I just want to get in the pool once a month. (January done!) I wish it fit in my schedule better, but it doesn't. I'll make bike plans once it's Spring. I tried to fit a spin class into my schedule and that also doesn't work right now

goal 6: keep up the ST! especially the heavy lifting. This is totally growing on me, just like the speedwork. Maybe it's because I'm changing up my routine. Maybe it's the new challenges. Maybe it's because they make me feel like a fierce bada$$! whatever it is, I'm gonna keep workin it.

goal 7: balance! I have already scratched a few races from my calendar. I love working out. I love training. But I love my family more.

goal 8: Stay in maintenance range. I hate that I am a typical American and am up 5 lbs. from Thanksgiving. Pants are tight and I don't feel my best.

I hope you are checking things off your 2013 goals.