2008 in Review & 2009 Goals

I realize that I am 2 months late for this, but I just never got around to it before now because 1) I was on vacation; 2) I was training for my 2nd half marathon; 3) I was recovering from my 2nd half marathon. So without further ado, here is a quick review of my first year of running and my plans for the 2nd.

2008 in Review

During my first 8 months of running, I completed:

• 1 2-mile race
• 8 5Ks
• 1 5-miler
• 2 10Ks
• 1 half marathon

Here is a closer look at my progression.

• February: Began my lifestyle change to get fit and lose weight; started eating better and working out regularly (mostly cardio kickboxing and walking)
• 03.26: Walked to work for the first time
• 03.29: First race, 2 miler which I mostly walked, and inspired me to start running.
  
• April: Began biking to work regularly
  
• 04.04: Began Couch to 5k
• 04.12: First 5K Race
  
• 04.24: First long bike ride: 8.7 mile bike ride to Waterford
• 06.08: Finished Couch to 5K
  
• 08.31: First 10K Fun Run
  
• 09.20: Began Galloway Half Marathon Training
  
• 09.21: First real long bike ride: 28 Miles rountrip to Sweet Tomatoes
  
• 10.12: Firat 10K Race
• 10.19: First 5 Miler Race
  
• 12.06: First Half Marathon Race
  

Races Completed in 2008

1. 03.29: CNLBank 31st Annual Winter Park Road Race 2 Miler - 28:54 (clock)
   
2. 04.12: Windermere Run Among the Lakes 5K - 44:38 (watch)
3. 05.03: Disney's Go Red for Women 5K - 41:46 (chip)
4. 05.14: Run for the Trees 5K - 42:57 (chip)
5. 06.14: ORC Race into Summer 5K - 40:17 (clock-manual)
6. 06.28: Wee Little Virtual 5K - 38:15 (watch)
7. 08.31: Nike Human Race 10K - 1:22:16 (watch)
8. 09.13: Autumn Rock n Run 5K - 38:08 (chip)
9. 09.27: Miracle Miles 5K - 35:38 (watch)
10. 10.12: Disney's Race for the Taste 10K - 1:15:52 (chip)
11. 10.19: U Can Finish 5 Miler - 57:24 (chip)
12. 12.06: OUC 1/2 Marathon - 2:38:56 (chip)
13. 12.15: Reindeer Run 5K - 33:50 (watch)

2009 Goals

• sub-30 5K
• sub-70 10K
• sub- 2:35 Half Marathon
• first Sprint Duathlon
• first Marathon
• (maybe) first Sprint Triathlon

2009 Planned Race/Training Schedule
I have not registered for many races yet as I like to complete one race before registering for the next, but here are some of the ones I'm considering so far. I'm still in search of my first marathon this fall somewhere in Florida (not Disney), so if you have suggestions feel free to post them in the comments.

• 03.12 - Began Galloway 10-Week Maintenance Session
  
• 04.16 - Corporate 5K with UCF/CDWS
• 04.25 - Run for the Trees 5K
• 05.16 - Left Behind Half Marathon (conclusion of Galloway Maintenance Session)
• 06.06 - Begin Galloway Marathon Training
• 06.28 - Baldwin Park Sprint Duathlon (may do one in April or May in St. Augustin if I'm ready sooner)
• 09.12 - Lighting Run 5-Miler