Things I INTENDED to do in 2016.

I have never done a monthly goals post but last January I did write a post outlining my INTENTIONS for 2016. I recently came across this post and re-read it and mentally checked off the things that actually DID happen in 2016.



Here is that post and my responses to how it went.

1. Stay injury free- Now that the marathon is over, I do plan to take some time off from the gym, but I want to continue my program so I don't encounter anymore injuries.

YES, YES, YES!!! I did have a few niggles here and there but my IT Band syndrome did not rear its ugly head this year.

2. I want to concentrate on smaller distances and possibly hit my PR pace again for either the 5K or 10K. Since the injury I have significantly slowed down in these distances. I don't necessarily want a new PR, but would like to see myself get back down to where I once was.

I did not run any 10K races in 2016 but I did several 5Ks. I didn't make any PR-s in the 5K distance but I have been able to to get my pace back down to were I once was. I also earned 2 Age group awards at 5K races as well.

3. I have one race on the books for 2016 so far and that is the April Fools race along the boardwalk.

I ended up running 10 races in 2016.


4. For once I do NOT have another Disney race on the calendar. This is the first time in six years that I currently do not have a commitment to Disney! This may change in a few months though.

Yes, this did change. I ended up running 2 more Disney races after I wrote this post (for a total of 3 Disney races in 2016).

5. I want to travel less. I know "travel more" seemed to be a big goal for lots of bloggers but I want to do just the opposite. I want to take less race-cations and do some races closer to home ( or at least with in driving distance).

Part of that has to do with this little girl right here. I want to spend as much time with her as possible.

The Disney races were the only races I had to travel for.

6. Sign up for ariel yoga! This is the year I plan to do it. I've read about it on other blogs and I've even found a studio in town. Now I have the time, so why not?

Nope, still haven't done it. Truth be told I don't even know if that yoga studio is still operating.

7. Read more. I would like to keep up with my magazines and possibly even throw in a novel!

I read 4 Novels but have not kept up with my magazines.

8. Try "Race walking". (I'll expand on this later)

Yes, I did try it and it's harder than you would think. I have not raced a race by race walking but hope to do one sometime.



Now on to make INTENTIONS for 2017........ -M



We'll be linking this post up with the gals from TOTR.

21 comments:

  1. It sounds like you did great with following through on the things you wanted to accomplish this year! So glad you were able to stay injury-free. Looking forward to seeing what your plans are for 2017!

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  2. Sounds like you met a lot of goats/intentions.

    Since I don't work, which means I'm at home much of the time, the only time I get a break is when I travel. And I really love to travel. But ti's definitely hard with the furkids (and harder when they're sick).

    Hugs to you & Baylee!

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  3. I remember that you called them "intentions" and I like that! You did a lot of what you intended to do, so good job having a vision of what you wanted 2016 to be. Looking forward to hearing your intentions for 2017. I did my first Spanish lesson yesterday and I INTEND to review it and do lesson 2 today!

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  4. No race walking for me!

    I'm working on my "intentions" for 2017--I'll be publishing it on Tuesday or Weds. No goals this year. I'm happy to just be running.

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  5. You did a lot in 2016!! Can't wait to hear your plans for 2017.

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  6. Sounds like a great year even though you did not get everything checked off on your list! Cheers to 2017!

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  7. Funny how things change regarding races - I had a similar year. It's all good, right?

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  8. race walking is not joke! Some of those people are super fast and it looks like it takes lots of skill

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  9. What a fun way to look at things! I want to travel more, some for races, some for other adventures -- before we adopt another pet.

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  10. You checked off a lot of intentions without even knowing it! Great job. :)

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  11. And yet you had a fantastic year!

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  12. I love this... intentions. I think there is a lot of pressure put on us to set goals and new year resolutions. I'm feeling it now. I'd like to challenge myself yes, do a little bit better and try and improve. It does help keep me accountable if I have something to work towards so I will give in and decide on something.

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  13. What a different way to look at goals or resolutions! I feel like "intending" to do something is a little less stressful!

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  14. I like the way you looked back at the year! I did a similar post. You had a great year, and cheers to being injury-free! I'm looking forward to doing my first Disney Run at the Princess 10K!

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  15. I like this intention thing. Goals and resolutions just chafe at me for some reason. Ariel yoga? That would be so cool. Now I wanna look for a place around here.

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  16. You rocked your 2016 intentions!! are you going to do the Hershey 10K this year?

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  17. Injury free is so important. That's my main focus again this year.

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  18. Good job with your 2016 intentions, especially the no injury thing!

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  19. I don't usually do yearly goals...but it's a great idea to refer back to them and check off all the ones that you accomplished! I especially love your goal of traveling LESS...and trying to stay local. The local races need the support of the "locals" to continue to happen ;-)

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  20. You had a great year, Meranda, and it was great to see you and Lacey in Disney. I can't wait to hear what you have on tap for 2017. Here's to another great year!

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  21. It sounds like you did pretty good with your goals in 2016. You can't always do it all ;)

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