2012 Mileage

I log all my miles with dailymile. I love getting my weekly mileage reports, but I especially love my yearly mileage report. Last year had a mixture of post-pregnany training, trail running, and Ironman miles. The only bummer is there isn't a way to equate all my strength training. Oh well. Here are my numbers:

Swimming

73 miles

Biking

2517 miles

Running

896 miles

Happy Birthday Pumpkin

Happy Birthday to the best running partner ever! She always listens, never complains, and will run forever with me. 

My Cutest Fan

My favorite birthday present was a gift that I couldn't even wear myself. It was this adorable handmade shirt from one of my BRFs. I can't lie...it's his most worn shirt.

Bike Date

Many couples enjoy a nice dinner and movie. When Skyler and I have a free day, we wrangle up a babysitter and go for a ride. Sadly, this was my first time outdoors on my bike since Ironman. Spending so much time on the trainer has diminished my technical skills. This year I need to work on riding outdoors more often.

Anyways, we spent out afternoon riding up and down the hills of Yorba Linda and Corona. I had a great time and even came home with some Strava QOMs. I wish Sky and I could ride together more often, but sacrifices are to be made for our little one.

My 2013 Resolutions

It's already a week into 2013 and I'm just now deciding on my resolutions for this year. Last year was such a great year that it will be hard to top it. But I need goals to keep motivated so here are my goals for this year.

#1 Sub-1:40 half-marathon

This is my favorite running distance because it's a good mix of speed and endurance. I just haven't been able to get under that 1:40 hump. In 2012 I actually only ran two stand-alone halfs and each one was under bad conditions (being really sick and post-Ironman). I have several halfs scheduled for this year. Let's see if I can make it happen.

#2 No french fries

I'm crying inside as I write this. I eliminated french fries from my diet two years ago when I had this as a resolution. Getting pregnant changed the outcome, but this year I am determined to keep it. I'm going to add a little asterick of allowing myself to indulge after a big race (races longer than one hour).

#3 No midweek sweets

This is a bad resolution because it's not quantitative, but I need to focus more on my nutrition. I think I could be a better athlete if I ate better. Yes, I train A LOT so that I can eat whatever I want, but I'm not young anymore. My metabolism has slowed down and I can see the results of a bad week of eating and of a good week.

#4 2:40 time at OC Tri

I've done this race for the past five years. I love it because it's on my training grounds. But I just can't seem to get any faster on my bike despite more training. My run is killer and my swim is ok. The bike is when I can gain some minutes to get my 2:40 time.

#5 Plank-a-Day
I need a stronger core and I'm hoping this will help me. I know just doing a plank every day won't get me there by itself. but I'm hoping that once I'm on the floor I will continue with a routine.

Running with the family

Our family truly is an endurance family. We don't get to work out together much, but I cherish the times we do. Christmas Eve day gave us that opportunity and I couldn't have been happier. Plus, I didn't have to push the stroller this time!

Five miles with my husband, my baby boys, and my sweet dog. Best Christmas gift.

Results of 2012 Resolutions

Before I post my 2013 New Year's resolutions, I guess I better review my 2012 resolutions to see how I did. 2012 was my redemption year. After spending most of 2011 fat and pregnant, I need to show myself that I still had it. 

2012 Resolutions:

#1: No soda (except after races)

Ok, so cutting out soda completely is just silly. I could do it if I tried, but what am I really trying to accomplish here? The point is to reduce my soda intake. I didn't drink much soda before, maybe once or twice a week, but I want to have a healthier lifestyle and knew this would be as easy one to take out. I stuck to this resolution pretty well. When we would eat out, I would order water instead of water, even when eating fast food. And surprisingly, water satisfied my thirst when I thought only soda would. Go figure. I will stick to this resolution.

#2: Run a marathon, either in an Ironman or stand-alone. Sub-4 if by itself.

Yeah I did this! I actually ran two marathons this year: Long Beach marathon in October and Ironman in November. And the stand-alone was just under four hours. Mission accomplished! 

#3: Run a 6:15 mile (doesn't have to be in a race)

Mission not accomplished. BUT this year was focused on long-distance. That's the aspect of training I really missed this year: speed. That's why this year I'm back to incorporating it into my workouts. 13.1 is a long distance, but I'm using speed training to make me faster. Let's see how it goes.

Next week I'll post my resolutions for next year. I want to hear yours too!