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Lucky 13

January 2, 2013 by MCM Mama 10 Comments

This year is going to be epic.  I just know it.  After all, 13 is my lucky number.

But, you know, even if it’s not epic, that’s ok.  I’ll be more than happy with another year of raising healthy, happy boys, hanging  with my wonderful husband, spending as much time as possible with my parents, and socializing with my friends. 2012 wasn’t perfect, but it was a good year, and I’d be content with another like it.

With that said, I do have a few goals for this year…

Running

I have one major goal for running this year: Don’t hurt myself.

Everything else is just details.

  1. Finish my five half marathons in five days.  Preferably upright and smiling.
  2. Run 13 half marathons in 2013 (mix of Virtual and IRL).
  3. Run 13 IRL races (not exactly difficult when 7 will be done by the end of March.)
  4. Run races in at least 6 states (again, not that hard when 5 will be done in one week.)
  5. If all goes well, think about using all that mileage to train for a full in May/June and/or run 2013 miles in 2013.  (This one TOTALLY hinges on succeeding with number 1.)

Fitness/Physical Health

  1. Get the kids moving with me.
  2. Cut down on the sugar and the cheese.   Aiming for added sugar only 2x per week and no more than one cheese serving a day.
  3. Get in 2 non-running workouts each week.
  4. Figure out how to fuel myself for the major mileage I’ve been doing and have healthy food ready to go when the “mileage hungries” hit.
  5. Buy the stupid bike that I’ve been talking about for two years.

Work

  1. Continue working for my awesome boss at my job that I enjoy. Get better at balancing my priorities.
  2. Stop working late at night.
  3. Enjoy the heck out of working the NWM half in DC.

Personal

  1. Join BURP (a local homebrew club). Really going to do this this year.
  2. Brew a batch of beer at home. Ok, at least finish buying the equipment I need.
  3. Go out with Beer Geek without the kids at least once every two weeks.
  4. Take a trip with Beer Geek. Already got this one booked…
  5. Continue to slowly clean out the clutter in our house. This year’s focus is turning the playroom into an office by the time summer arrives (the basement is not air conditioned…)

OK, 2013, Bring.It.On.  I’m ready.

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  1. Miz says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:13 am

    CALL ME IF YOU NEED HELP DECLUTTERING :0)
    Im currently an expert.

    Reply
  2. Divya @ Eat.Teach.Blog. says

    January 2, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Agree with you on trying to better balance priorities!
    I need to learn a better work/life balance!

    Reply
  3. amanda @ There Are Two Sides says

    January 2, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I love all of your running goals! Very nice!

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    January 2, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Wow!! I can’t wait to watch the running miles pile up for you. I hope that you are able to stay injury free and meet your goals!!

    Reply
  5. Erin says

    January 2, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Love all of your goal! Go get em! 🙂

    And 13 is my lucky number too. My husband and I were married on the 13th, our first apartment was 13C and it is a recurring number for us always. It’s going to be a great year!

    Reply
  6. Andrea says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    I was thinking about this goal of yours today. It’s awesome! But I am surprised there are 5 half marathons in 5 days. I think of them as mostly being on the weekends.

    Reply
  7. Char says

    January 2, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    I thought that running 5 halves in 5 days would be enough for the year – it certainly would have been for me. But you’re made of tougher stuff. Go get em!

    Reply
  8. Holly @ Mama Bear Blogs says

    January 2, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Great goals! I am mega impressed by all of your running goals. Good luck!

    Oh and that’s exciting that you are working the NWM half. I’ll be running it. It will be my first half!

    Reply
  9. Ashley says

    January 2, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Looks amazing!! Color me inspired.

    Reply
  10. Suzanne says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    It sounds like you’ve got a solid plan for 2013!

    Reply
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