Set new PR for Half Marathon - Ran the Suntrust National Half Marathon on March 26th and ran in 2:09:30 (9:53 minute mile). I was quite proud since I've never run that course before and it was quite hilly through Adams Morgan in Washington, DC....basically uphill from mile 4 thru 8. I'm all signed up for the 2012 race, which is now the Rock 'N Roll series - CANNOT WAIT! This year, I'm hoping to use Runner's World's Smart Coach to help me train for an even faster race in 2012!
Became an overall faster runner - I've been running races since May 2008, all my races averaged about 11 - 12 minute miles. However, in 2011, I started running 10K's under a 10 minute mile. My new PR for 10K is now under 59 minutes (9:32 minute mile). Wahoo, hoping to become even faster in 2012!
New Year, New Goals - Most of my time the last year has been devoted to school (getting MBA). I've realized when I graduate in early June, I will have so much more free time on my hands. I've considered training for a Triathlon or a full Marathon. However, for 2012, I will focus on becoming a faster runner. I'm hoping to run several 5K, 10K, and half marathon races this year and hope to set even better PR's this year!
For the first time in my entire life, I'm actually watching what I eat! - Thanks to the ToneItUp Team, for the first time in my entire life, I'm actually saying "no" to ice cream, desserts and carbs for dinner. It's amazing how your body appreciates you when you feed it the proper fuel. I have come a far way with my new lifestyle (not diet!) but I know that I can do even better in 2012.
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