My plans for New Year’s Eve centered around my plan for an 8 mile run New Year’s Day. That means I didn’t overeat or drink too much, although I did stay up until 1:00 to make sure my son got home safely.
The first sunrise of 2012 did not disappoint.
It was a bit colder than I had dressed for, but I was fine after the first mile. I didn’t expect to encounter many other people out so early on New Year’s Day, but the bike path was even emptier than I expected, although “traffic” picked up as I finished my run.
My goal for this run was to take it easy. If I felt like I was breathing hard I tried to slow down. Still, I ended up going faster than I expected.
Garmin Data
Total Distance: 8.0 miles
Total Time: 1:14:28
Average Pace: 9:18 min/mile
Split Times: 9:50, 9:34, 9: 36, 9:09, 9:14, 8:56, 9:06, 9:01
(That’s quite a negative split! I guess I was warming up in more than one way.)
I don’t usually set specific goals at the start of the year, but there are some things I would like to focus on in 2012, so maybe writing them down will help me follow through.
- Reading more. I love to read and need to tear myself away from the computer more often to lose myself in a good novel. Can I read 12 books in 2012?
- Working less. This may not be feasible given my responsibilities and plans for the year ahead, but at least I can try to set some boundaries.
- Playing more. My husband and I are content to stay home, but always have fun when we go out. More date nights and more adventures with my friends will make 2012 more fun.
I think that’s a good three-point plan for 2012.
How did you kick off 2012?
Are you setting any goals for the year ahead?
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thats only a book each month if you think about it…not too bad! im glad you had a great start to the new year
Happy new year! Good for you for staying in so you could get your run on. I did the opposite and it showed on my scale this am 🙁 I had done so good with my tracking and even accounted for what I "planned" on having but once the alcohol got in that all went away and I just had what I "wanted" not what I had planned. Today is a New day though and I will own it!
I did my indulging last night. Today is a great day to get back on track! 😉
Great way to start out the new and what a beautiful sunrise. Which Garmin device do you use? I love mine and don't know where I'd be without it (which may be a bad thing). Happy running in the new year.
Tracie
Thanks! I have the Garmin 405. I got it when it first came out years ago. It got wonky last year and they sent me a refurbished replacement for $75 and that's been doing well, although it does freeze from time to time. I think Timex may be coming out with something new, but their current models are huge.
P.S. Love your blog name!
Great start to the year!