- December 27, 2008
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- General, Health & Beauty, Social Media & Tech
Goal Setting
I know. Goal setting, goal schmetting. Slap me in the face. That’s what I felt like doing when some guy on Twitter asked on Christmas Day, “What gifts are you giving for Valentine’s Day?” *blank stare*
Right now we are all still sugaring-down, rubbin’ our bellees and moaning about how tight our jeans are… yes? (If not, then I suspect you have no heart… Just sayin’.) But some are also pondering those pesky resolutions that creep up this time of year. This post is not so much a New Years Resolution post, though… it’s about the fact that I think I have finally set a training goal for 2009… But before I tell you about that goal, let’s watch a video that will surely motivate you to get moving…
Oh. I must have embeded the wrong code… my bad! Anywho. Loo makes some very good points. I wonder if we could hit-up the ice cream truck sometime… Loo — my treat 
I have been waffling over the last few months whether to commit to a full marathon or a triathlon with a bit more length (half-iron)… I want to accomplish both someday, but am coming to accept the reality I will not be able to both in one season… due to limits in time and trying to stay injury-free.
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Dear Nike, I COULD have time to train, if you’d sponsor me…
Dear International House of Pancakes, I COULD have time to train if you’d sponsor me… “My name is Jenny! I just finished a half-iron triathlon and I sure have a hankerin’ for a big plate of Rootie-Tootie Fresh and…
Nevermind.
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I am drawn to the sport of triathlon because of the diversity. I am drawn to running because it is the simplest- the least gear and hassle. I also get the best physical results in the least amount of time… but it poses greater risk for my knees.
So. What’s a girl to do? It looks like this girl has her sights set on a full marathon in May. My friend Katie posed the idea today… and I accepted! I was thinking about one in July, but I want to keep mid-summer my tri-focus. So….starting Monday – I have 18 weeks (either this plan or this plan) to work my way up. CP at 3 Giraffes… ya wanna go too?
I am not going to can my tri-dream. At this point I think the reasonable goal is to keep my tri-distance at an Olympic distance, though I’d love to find a local one like the one Kathleen at Forging Ahead did (between an Olympic & half-iron)… I’ll keep my eyes peeled…
In the meantime… I’ll be tracking my progress at DailyMile. If you are not familiar with DailyMile, and you want to track your own progress – whether event-specific or just tracking… I strongly suggest checking out DM. You can track multiple sports, make notes on your workouts, make friends with folks who training for similar events, and even give/receive motivation from the community there. I had been keeping a triathlete training diary, but the math is kickin’ my butt – DailyMile does my math for me! 2 thumbs up! Another bonus – for us Twitterers… your workout updates post to Twitter if you choose that option… Oh, sweet technology…
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My goal is to finish off that box of Rochere Noirs I have…tonight.
Wow. You ARE inspiring!!!!
You go, girl! I am rooting for you!
Hmmm, interesting proposal there! I am getting ready to actually commit to the Rock and Roll Marathon in June (are you still doing that?). Perhaps I can do both. I’ll need to start the longer runs a bit sooner but that should be OK. I’m thinking about it….
Yeah…uh, I just walked for 20 minutes and oh. my. gawd. i am sooooo outta shape. no marathons for me, but maybe a 5-10k walkathon? we’ll see. signed up for dailymile, thanks for the tip!
Jenny, my athletic inspired mentor and rock star friend! Check you out, all “hmmm, can I fit a marathon in with my tri-training?”
Step back world, this girl is *on fire!*
My only *commitment* next year (so far) is a century bike ride. If I thought my knees could take a marathon I’d be so trying to join you. I’d say good luck but you don’t need luck…you have a will of iron (or at least of 18K gold).
Will definitely do the Daily Mile thing – that sounds fabu!
My knees hurt just looking at that training schedule. I wish you luck and admire your goal-setting. You can set a few goals for me, while you’re at it (hint: more crunches and fewer Twinkies).
My goal in the new year is to get off the couch and not walk directly to the kitchen. You’ve inspired me!