This year, my traditional resolutions have been replaced with goals. Most of these goals focus on exploring and introducing my daughter to new outdoor activities. Read on and share your thoughts below! Family running time. Much of my running is very focused and directed, however, I love spending time running as a family. Here in Albuquerque, we’re …
Continue reading 2015 New Year Goals: A focus on enjoying the outdoors with my family
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, goals & resolutions are a hot topic as each year begins. As I reflect on 2013, I know I spent the year “getting back” into many things, including running and academia. The year was pretty hectic for me, and culminated in an emotional whirlwind of a holiday season during which …
My coach and I have recently been doing a lot of talking about long-term running goals. Broadly, my working goal for my future running is to compete in the 2016 Olympic Trials marathon and distance track events. Wait a second: it’s July of 2013, and I’m thinking about races that are at least three years …
Continue reading Thinking about the ‘big picture’ takes work
As I write this, I look to the last few years and see my running goals laid out behind me in a nice, steady progression. My goals for the 2012 “Olympic year” were to compete in the US women's marathon and track & field Olympic Trials. I had spent the last four years planning this, …