New Years Resolutions??

Apparently blogging can be a little challenging during the Christmas season because I have been SLACKING!!! I've had 3 different people tell me that they went out and ran after reading my little blog though so I'm beyond stoked that I could influence someone else to run. (If only I could have motivated myself today... grrr... that's a whole different story).

My goal this month was to run 100 miles. Its December 22 and I'm only at 51 miles completed. That leaves me with 9 days left and an average of 5.4 miles a day in order to meet the goal. TOTALLY doable. I'll do it. :) (I might be putting in 40 miles on New Year's Eve, but I WILL do it!) My next goal is to run a total of 75 miles while I am on vacation for 3 the next weeks. Piece of cake considering I have to do 49 miles in the next 9 days.

Speaking of goals.. do you set fitness goals for yourself? I find that when I set a goal I am more motivated. It doesn't even really matter if I meet the goal (although I feel like a bad ass when I do), it just gives me that little push to get out the door and do something. My New Year's resolution for 2012 was to run 1000 miles. A big goal but attainable. Well.. a series of things have kept me from meeting my goal including laziness, a nasty recurring iliotibial band injury, a master's program, a new job, and a whole slew of other EXCUSES. I didn't make it and can not possibly make it BUT I'll see how close I can get to it on December 31st. I'll write another post on this then.

I haven't decided my resolution for 2013 yet. Some people don't believe in resolutions, but I see them as an opportunity to make a conscious decision to improve the current you. I practice goal setting in many aspects of my life, and January 1 is just another way for me to set a goal for myself and challenge myself to improve.

I was speaking to a coworker this week who told me that her resolution is to do an organized run/walk each month in 2013. What an excellent way to continually motivate yourself to get out the door and MOVE! I told her I'd come up with a list of possible runs she could check out. Maybe I'll sign up for a few myself!

Here are some great resources for runs in the Sacramento area and beyond:

Active.com - Active lists events in several different categories, including run/walk, cycling, and parks and recreation classes

UltraSignup.com- Want to sign up for a trail run?? Here's the place.

Fleet Feet Sacramento Store Calendar- Here is a list of free running events and clinics that the store offers.

Fleet Feet Local Race calendar - Several local races listed by month

TBF Racing - They offer several events including running, cycling, mountain biking, and multi-sport racing (duathlon and triathlon)

Capital Road Race Management - If you're doing a run in Sacramento, chances are these guys have a hand in it one way or another. They have an extensive list of events throughout the year.

Nor Cal Ultras - I've ran 3 of their races in the past year and will run my first 50 miler with them in April. Excellent race director and excellent races every time. I just saw that they are planning a new night trail race for June - SOOOO excited about this one!!! I'll also be doing She Rocks the Trails in June.

Inside Trail (Bay Area trail racing) - I've never run with them but plan on doing a race or two in 2013 in the bay area. I know that they are friends with Nor Cal Ultras and would assume their races are pretty well organized. I will be trying them out soon!

Troy's California Trail Runs - Again, haven't run with them but they have a race in the Montrail Ultra Cup Series so I'm assuming they must have their stuff together. Their race line up looks fun.

So... take a look. I hope that's at least a start to getting you motivated to sign up for at least one run in 2013!!! (Let me know and I'll do it with you!!!!)