The year is half over, so I thought I’d check in and see where I’m at with the goals I set just over six months ago. On the running front, I’m pretty sure I haven’t run 950 miles, thanks to the issues I had during February and March. But, I’m pleased with the results of the recent half-marathon, and I’m still on track for a decent marathon in September, so I’m okay with that. Have I had a real vacation? Ha, not even close. I’ve had a couple weekends away, which I’m pretty sure don’t count. However, there’s the potential for a trip to Greece on the horizon, which would not only be relaxing in and of itself, but would also give me the chance to spend some time with one of my favorite dads and his two beautiful kids, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed there. Um, I probably haven’t eaten enough cheesecake this year, in fact, I can only think of one occasion where I have, but I’m pretty sure I’ve been consuming enough other carbs to make up for it. My new mantra — wanna run fast? must eat carbs — seems to be working well. BUT, I’m still not pregnant, so that goal has the potential to be carried out this year! Okay, I know I could still get pregnant, but since it’s July and I’m not actively working on it, I think I could well make it through the year without it happening (now my phone will ring and I’ll be told that someone wants another kid lol).
Goals for 2010.5? I’m aiming for a sub-3:30 marathon — I’m planning on running two in the fall, within three weeks of each other, and I hope I don’t kill myself trying to do it. The first is local, and I’m running with a friend who’s training for her first (and by her word, her last), and I think I’ll be happy to get her to her 3:40 goal, I don’t think I’m really going to push myself all out in that one. The second is semi-local, not too far from here, and is supposed to be a fun race, but I’ll be running that one solo, so hopefully I can make it through and make my 3:30 goal. My body seems to be holding up fairly well, but for some issues with my left calf.
On the job front, I’m not holding my breath for a new job by the end of the year, more I’m just taking things as they come. Work is going to get more stressful before it gets easier, but right now I feel like I’m in a place where I just need to chill out, and let the cards fall as they may. I’m keeping my eyes open, but feeling less frantic about things. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still not thrilled living here, but I need to stay focused on other things (like work) right now.
And I’m half-inclined to swear off dysfunctional men for good, but since those seem to be the only ones I’m attracted to, it would make for a lonely existence, so instead I think I’ll vow to keep them at arm’s length.
