I don't really have a recap post in me right now. For some reason looking back on running seems so trivial. I typically always look forward to the beginning of the new year. I have positive thoughts and high energy, ready to tackle what lies ahead. But unfortunately, 2010 ended on a bad note and the New Year started on even a shittier one. On Thursday morning my aunt went into the hospital and on New Years day she passed away quietly and peacefully. Needless to say, it was shocking and pretty devastating. We're all doing ok but can't grasp how quickly it all happened. It really makes you realize how short life is and that you never know when someone you love will be taken away from you.
I had some thoughts of what I wanted to accomplish this year but none of that seems important now. So I decided that I'm not setting running goals this year. When it boils down to it, whether I run 10 miles or 10,000, those miles really mean nothing. What matters is the time we spend with our family and friends making every single second count. I will continue to challenge myself, try new things, log my miles, etc but I really don't need to set any goals related to what seems so silly at this moment. My goals are more personal now. They are geared towards what I want to accomplish in my relationships and about being a more compassionate, loving person. They are the kind of goals I've should have been setting a long time ago. I'm not going to share them because, like I said, they are personal. But rest assured, even my personal goals are challenging. I'm not taking the easy way out.
So, it's time to put on a smile and move on to better days in 2011. The year might have started off badly, but I still have faith good things will come to all of us. I hope everyone had a great holiday season and I look forward to catching up with everyone now that I'm heading back to work and have time to do so! ;-)
Here's my schedule for the week:
Mon - 3 mi, lift total body
Tues - 6 mi, cross train
Wed - cross train, lift
Thurs - 6 mi with strides
Fri - 3 mi, cross train
Sat - 15 mi
Sun - cross train, lift total body
21 comments:
I am so sorry for your loss. :(
Good luck with your personal goals, and I hope that you are able to find the joy and happiness enjoying your family, and living life on purpose.
*hugs*
I am so sorry Denise :(
Your goals sound great and ones we should all put on our list.
I'm so sorry :( I had a friend pass away from cancer at the end of December - it really shines perspective on what life is REALLY about. Those personal goals you have are wonderful.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
i am so sorry, but you are right i think we can make running a stressor when in fact it's something that brings joy and we are lucky to do. sending hugs out to you
I'm so sorry about your aunt. :( My heart goes out to you and the family.
That is very sad to hear about the loss of your aunt. At the end of the day, family and love is what matters most.
So sorry to hear about your Aunt. I completely understand what you are going through...my hubby's grandmother and uncle passed away in December, and it does make you reflect on the importance of family & relationships. Praying that you and your family find comfort at this time and that you achieve your 2011 personal goal! HUGS to you!
Oh, Denise, I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. I'll be sending thoughts of peace for you and your family - if you feel like chatting or getting out for some miles to get your mind off things, just drop me a line.
I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. My resolutions for the year are also very personal. Best of luck with them and I look forward to reading all of your race recaps this year! Happy New Year!
My heart goes out to you!!! So sorry! Your personal goals are right on! I need to take advice from you. My running year didn't start off the best but I've got all year right!!
oh no, Denise. So sorry to hear about your aunt. How terribly sad. You mention lot of really important stuff in this post, so true. I hope you and your family are doing well. I am thinking about all of you. hang in there my friend, brighter days will come. Hugs and prayers!
I am so sorry to hear about your aunt.
So sorry for your loss, I know 2011 can only get better.
I was just reading your races coming up and I think you made a very wise decision to race Shamrock and enjoy Boston! You are a smart runner and I know this will just perfect! The next 12 weeks will be hard, but you have got it in you! You will rock that sub 3:35, I just know it!
Have a wonderful week - sending you a big hub!
That is terrible Denise :( I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. I will keep you and your family in my thought and prayers.
I am so very sorry to hear about your Aunt. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts. I admire and truly respect what you have said in this post about goals. I had a friend pass away last week, unexpectedly, and I agree with you on what matters most now - not logging miles and running races, but how we care for and love those around us. Thank you for reminding me of these things this morning. Here's to a wonderful 2011 - I know you will accomplish your goals, whatever they may be, because you are a wonderful person. Take care! :)
I'm sorry about your aunt - it certainly throws a family into a tailspin to lose someone suddenly, & definitely causes us to pause & rethink what's truly important.
Hey Denise, Running is still important in your life and I'm sure the people close to you prefer you to be a happy person AND a happy runner.
You've got a good year ahead of you, Boston and well, I'm really gonna miss watching your ultra training mileage (thx for the pacer offer too but I'm pretty solo).
Keep pushing yourself in everything you do, you'll continue to amaze us!
best of luck working towards your more "personal" goals. I completely relate as reading this post... my 21 year old sister in law was taken away from us 7 months ago. It really makes you put life into perspective and a lot of the silly things we tend to stress about don't seem so important. i completely agree with cherishing every moment... because you really never know what will happen. hoping you find some peace!
So sorry about your aunt, Denise. I hope you're doing OK -- I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.
I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss.
You're personal goals are what everyone should strive for.
I am really sorry about your aunt.
I really understand where you are comming from here...I have made similiar decisions for this year. I already feel better about my goals.
cute note: my word verification was "racing" :)
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