2011 Goals, Not Resolutions

I've always had trouble with the idea of New Year's Resolutions. They always seem far too general, and since there is no specific plan for carrying them out, they become unattainable. Everything from the quintessential "Lose Weight" or "Exercise More" to "Be a Kinder Person" becomes a nebulous idea as the year goes on instead of an immediate, feasible way of making a positive change in your life. That's why instead of making a resolution, I've created a list of goals for 2011. Yes, some are more easily fulfilled than others, but as I explained last week, I always like to have a plan.


Here it goes...

2011 GOALS:

Ahh, Denver.

1) Get my personal training certification. RecSports offers a training class, and it might be a way for me to make some money on the side after I graduate.
2) Become a rock climber with Kenzie. There is a rock wall on campus (who knew?) and we've decided to train for Colorado activities so that when we live in Denver we will be prepared.
3) Run at least 4 half-marathons. I am already running The Naples Daily News Half Marathon and the Notre Dame Holy Half Marathon, but I have nothing on the calendar after April! However, the next two races are likely dependent on where I...
4) GET A JOB. Or start a post-graduate degree. I'm working on it.
5) Blog.  I don't know if you like it, but I dig it. Maybe if I get better at it more people will read it.

I could add more (travel! triathlon! cooking classes!) but I think these five will keep me pretty occupied. What are your goals? Want to rock climb with me and Kenz? What races do you recommend? Oh, and Happy New Year!