2012 done - 2013 Here I come!

I ended 2012 with 1,162 miles ... Raced 12 races .... Coached 62 people in 7 races. Didn't reach my 1,500 personal mileage goal, but the year was epic none the less!!

One year ago, I reflected on 2011 and set my goals high for 2012 (HERE).  It really doesn't seem that long ago.  It's pretty crazy how fast the past twelve months have flown by.  My life was full of running this year.  But, it wasn't focused on running.  Does that make sense?  I ran often and ran a lot with The Boyfriend, friends and groups I coached.  But I didn't have a ton of miles out on the pavement by myself ... training.  Running has truly become apart of my life and my routine and has even become apart of my career.  I get paid part-time to run, to run with people, to hold them acountable and make running fun.  It's a dream come true.  I expanded my coaching business to Catalyst (a local running store) and the Monona Rec Program.

I hardly ever used my treadmill this year, because I ran outside with other people so often - even through the Wisconsin winter.  At the end of the year, we joined a local gym.  I've been enjoying trying new machines, swimming, activities and classes - even with the family.

I ran my first indoor race - a half marathon.  I trained for three marathons, but only ran one.  One was downgraded to a half, due to the heat and the other was placed one week after Chicago and I voluntarily downgraded to the half marathon.  I didn't run a single PR this year, or even come close.

I ran a 200 mile journey with a group of eleven other bloggers from the midwest, as we ran Ragnar Relay from Madison, WIsconsin to Chicago, Illinois.  Two days, one night, 200 miles, no sleep.

I ran with Little Diva at her first 5K through the Girls on the Run Program.  I ran 26 miles on the beach while on a family trip to Florida.  The Boyfriend and I traveled to California for his first half marathon.

I was interviewed by BRAVA Magazine earlier this year and was featured in their August 2012 issue (HERE).  I was also featured by Women's Running Magazine as a Blogger on the Run in November (HERE) and will appear in the March 2013 issue of the magazine.  Women's Running Magazine also recently featured me as one of the top twelve bloggers of 2012 (HERE).

The Boyfriend and I tried out ziplining.  We purchased a state park pass this year and tried to use it as much as possible.

I've continued to find my way through co-parenting.  The Boyfriend moved in with us earlier this year and has been my rock and support, as the four adults involved try to raise my two children.  Something I never imagined I would need to deal with on the one side - yet be blessed to have such a supportive partner on the other.  We recently moved into a house with extra space and a yard.  The kids just turned 5 and 9 yrs old last week.   And I'm looking forward to the many wonderful memories we will make here.

I reunited with and met sooooo many people through RDM this year.  I continue to be so amazed that we all can connect - just by because we run.  We get our commitment to the sport.  To ourselves

Goals for 2012:

Have a new experience with the kids (place, activity) every month - HAD GREAT EXPERIENCES EACH MONTH, BUT NOT EVERYTHING WAS NEW
Run in a new location every month - MORE THAN 12 LOCATIONS, BUT NOT ONE EVERY MONTH
Remain debt-free by the end of the year - NOPE
Lose 15 lbs before my trip to Florida in March - NOPE
Meet 20 new bloggers in person - YEP
Run 1,500 miles - NOPE, 1,162
Run 2 full marathons , 6 half marathons and Ragnar Relay (Madison to Chicago) - NOPE
PR in the full marathon (sub 4:02:02) - NOPE
PR in the half marathon (sub 1:51:56) - NOPE
PR in the 5K (sub 24:46) - NOPE
Read three non-childrens books - ONLY ONE
Limit Diet Mountain Dew intake to one can per day and drink more water - NOPE
Work on my upper body and arms - JUST STARTED
Volunteer my time at races or through organizations - NOPE
Hike through five state parks - YEP
Expand my coaching business, coach 25 people to a 5K and implement a 5K to 10K training program - YEP
Zip-lining - YEP
Downhill skiing - NOPE
Rock-climbing - NOPE
Cross-country skiing - NOPE
Ice Skating - NOPE
Take the kids camping - NOPE
Visit a Drive-In Movie - NOPE
Geocaching - YEP

Goals for 2013:

Have one date alone with each child and The Boyfriend every month
Run 1,200 miles
PR in the 5K (sub 24:46)
Read three non-childrens books
Volunteer at a race
Purchase our home
Work on my "5 year coaching plan"
Downhill skiing
Rock-climbing
Ice Skating
Take the kids camping
Visit a Drive-In Movie