Goals, Goals and More Goals

A new year has started which means it's resolution time! I have a couple that I'm going to be trying to maintain, but the big one (and subject of this blog) is to get back into running. This year was kind of a bust for me in the race department. I was able to start off pretty well, completing two big races in February. Unfortunately, I stopped after that, getting busy with work, life, etc.

So the goal for 2019 is to try to run at least one race per month. I've done it before and here in Dallas it's an easy task. At least one race is held every few weeks, sometimes multiple races in each month, and many times multiple races in a given day.

Black Friday proved to be favorable to me as I purchased a new pair of running shoes. I've always been a fan of Brooks so when the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon released their gear that would be on-sale, I jumped at the opportunity and purchased these bad boys. You'll see me coming for sure!

I've signed up for a few races already and even got my boyfriend to join me for the first one, which is under a week away. We both know we won't be the most prepared for it but that's ok. For me, it's about getting back out there and for him, it's about finishing his first race!

I will continue to post about my training, the ups and downs, as well as the races I plan to finish. Until I actually register for the races, they may or may not happen for me. For example, I ran the Cowtown half marathon last year. I'm on the fence if I want to do it again or not. But, here's what I've got so far:

I have many more on my list that I will post about later. But until then, I'm just very excited about this goal. It's something that I actually enjoy (run for the bling!) and I know that if I schedule it, I will accomplish it!

BUT...

My biggest goal doesn't even happen in 2019. In January of 2020 I hope to complete the Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World. 4 races in 4 days in the "happiest place on Earth." I've tried to do this challenge multiple times over the years, ever since it's inception. Injuries and lack of funds have been the blockades in my way. But I have a plan that I hope to accomplish this time...

I would like to participate in this race by raising money for a charity. I'm saying this now so I actually do it. Many races these days allow you to register and in doing so you also sign up to raise funds for an organization. It's a perfect chance for me to achieve a goal I've thought about doing for five (plus) years and do something good for someone else. A win-win in my book!

So stay tuned over the next year as I work my way back into running shape!