It’s somewhat cliché to start new things at new years, but at the same time the sense of “fresh start” is very liberating. There are a number of things I’ve been wanting to do, yet have so far been unable to build any momentum on them. You know, basics like getting into shape which would contribute greatly to a lowering of stress and heightening of the ability to enjoy this wonderful life I’ve been blessed with.
To that end I’m going to start counting calories in earnest in the new year, and in February I’ll be joining the Learn to Run group at my local YMCA to train for the Vancouver Sun Run. My wife did it last year, then impressively ran in the challenging Seattle half-marathon in November last year, just 10 months later; from nothing to a half- marathon. I certainly don’t expect to be able to match that accomplishment, but I do think the goal of completing the 10 km Sun Run is reasonable, though scary as hell.
I’ve got other goals for 2010 as well, including more frequently updating this oft-neglected blog, so I think I’ll keep some of them as fodder for later posts.
Here’s to a prosperous and successful 2010 in whatever you endeavour to do! Let’s tackle some stuff that scares the hell out of us and make this year one to remember.
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