So as 2012 comes to close, I reflect on what a tough year it was for me fitness wise. My first post baby 5k was June 3. And it, for lack of better words, sucked. It was horrible. I was miserable. My time was not good. I just didn’t know if I could run anymore, or if I even wanted too. I continued on through the summer with a Mud Run and a Color Run. Then, my favorite race came up, The Crim 10 Mile, and again it was horrible. I walked a lot. I thought I might die. I was angry with my time. And as I thought about it I was not happy with any of my race performances all year. I felt like I was just floating out in space doing whatever with no plan. I was lost.

I was already registered for the Detroit Half Marathon(which also sucked) when I found a new gym. Upon discussing my goals, I was told I would have a running coach and a weightlifting coach. I would be held accountable by food logging daily. I would have a plan e-mailed to me every week. It was perfect! As a busy, working mom of a toddler, I LOVE not having to think about or research “the plan”. It’s just there, in my e-mail, every week. I started training much more and harder then I ever have before and followed all the recommendations from the trainers, even upping my calories! And the results were great. I cut 7 minutes of my 10k PR time! And 11 minutes of my half marathon PR! And myfinal half marathon of the season was awesome. I ran the whole thing and never felt like I was going to die. I was back, running was me again. So bring on 2013!!!!

2013 Fitness Goals:

1. Sub-2 hour Half Marathon
2. PR in all my race distances, 5k, 10k, 10 Mile, Half Marathon
3. Continue to weight lift, get past 75 on abs, and bench press over 100
4. Achieve less than 18% body fat
5. Get in the top 5 of my age group in at least one race
6. Purchase my own treadmill

What are your goals for 2013?  

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