New Years

Today marks the last day of 2011. Last year went by remarkable fast, probably like most years do but now I really am starting to realize it. In 2012 I will have a kindergarten, that statement seems ridicious. I barely feel old enough to have children yet I will have a 5 year old.
I rarily ever make New Years Resolutions, it just seems like they are too easy to break. Rather I like to make goals for myself, to keep myself motivated, and to hold myself accountable. So my goals for this year are.....

• Move up a wave or 2 or 3 at the Birkie.
• Finish my first triathlon.
• Register for the 2013 Ironman Wisconsin (this is dependent on how well I enjoy the triathlons I have planned for this summer. And whether or not I can afford the $600 something registration fees)

I think all of these are pretty simple to do as long as I stay focused and motivated. I feel much more mentally prepared these days than I have in the past so we'll see how it goes. One day at a time.

I did go for a 1.15 hr rollerski today which actually felt surprisingly great, even though it's been at least 10 years since my last rollerski. It was tough but good. I think I'm just going to have to admit to myself that I will be skiing for at least a few weeks on man made 2 km loops. UGH!

I skied at Elm Creek on the 26th with a friend and it actually was really great snow. There were a ton of people on the 2.5 km loop but it wasn't too noticable. We ended up going 5 or 6 times (we lost track.) So I'm hoping that January 1, 2012 will bring lots of SNOW!

I'm also hoping the new year will bring babies for those that need and want them, smile for those that are lacking smiles, new friendships and lots of good cheer.

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

lack of snow= grinchy tap

Not much to report, we have ZERO snow which is beyond depressing. How can it be Christmas without snow? It just doesn't seem right. And for those of you that are enjoying this, you know who you are, move south and leave me and my winter ALONE! Ok, only joking, a little. But seriously even Texas of all places has snow. Ridiciously!
So I've been running approximately 3 or 4 days a week around 3-5 miles. Not fantastic but it's impossible to find time. No excuses right! Next week I have a few dates to go out XC skiing, on man-made snow, probably about a zillion times around a 1 km loop, yippee!
I signed up to ski the 50 km Pepsi Challenge in Biwabik on Jan 21 which means it's time to stop whining and just get out and ski, or at least roller ski. Only 2 months till the Birkie! Pray for snow people! PLEASE!!!
We will once again be heading to my grandparents farm in Wisconsin for Christmas this year. I'm really excited, we are first stopping in Madison on Friday to go to the Badger Basketball game. I'm so excited!! Tony has never been to one of there games and it's been 5+ years for me. The girls will also be attending, we'll see how that goes.
I'm so excited for Tony and the girls to open there presents. I love getting presents for people. It warms my heart.
I'll have more to report once Christmas is over.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
LOVE TO YOU ALL!

Not a good week

Well last week was no good for me, I didn't get outside once for a run and I didn't go any strength either. Oops. But I did enjoy myself a little too much a our Badger Big Ten Title game party which left me exhausted for days. This week will be better! Now if only we'd get some snow so I could start skiing at night instead of running in the cold in the morning.