It's almost November!!

Ok, so it's been a while since I've been writing in my blog. A little recap of what's been going on in my life. Well, I'm no longer training for a half marathon. I think it was too much at one time. I really want to become a runner. I want to run and complete marathons and half marathons someday down the road in my life. Since I hadn't been running consistently, I thought the best thing for me to do was to start off slow. When I say slow, I mean running four days a week for about 15min. and gradually increasing my time every week. In the second and third month the training is measured in miles and not time. So, month 2 & 3 I should be running 3 to 5 miles each day of training. Right now I feel that this is the best plan for me. My ultimate goal is to become a runner for life. Not just someone who trains for a race now and then to lose some weight. You know what I mean?

I had to look at my goals and figure out what I ultimately wanted in terms of fitness and health. I realize that I just can't jump right into running like some people can. Slow and steady for me. I can easily get overwhelmed and this is one area in my life that I really need to listen to myself and take it one day at a time. I know longer feel that I have to start my goals at the beginning of the year. It doesn't matter when you start, all that matters is that you started. I'm really tired of wanting things for my life but not doing something about it to get them. Therefore I have created yet another list of "Abbie's Top 10." I have given myself a deadline and want to accomplish my list by July 31, 2010. Here it is:

1. Get a tattoo.
2. Become a Weight Watcher lifetime member.
3. Become a consistent runner. (Run at least 4 times a week)
4. Complete the Hospital Hill Half Marathon in June.
5. Learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget. (take a class at UFM)
6. Be able to do 10 chin-ups and 20 "big girl" push-ups without stopping!
7. Put at least $50 a month in my savings account.
8. Keep the house clean. (designate one morning a week for cleaning the house.)
9. Participate in a yoga/pilates class at least once a week.
10. Be able to fit into my Dark Denim Express Jeans.