Posts Tagged ‘2010 goals’
Running Year in Review: Nike+
Posted on: February 5, 2010
Despite all this talk about goals and the New Year, running hasn’t been at the top of my list. I have a lot going on, and running’s often the first thing to slide (not to mention I’m a fair-weather runner and despise treadmills:) ).
Yesterday I ran across another reason to love Nike+. I decided to end my 3-month running hiatus and start incorporate running into my workout routine again. My first run was slow, but it felt great!
Of course, I took my trusty iPod Nano and logged my run with the Nike+ system. I returned from the run and immediately plugged my iPod into my computer so I could let all my Facebook and Twitter friends see what I’d done. Then I went to the Nike+ website to review my run.
I didn’t expect what I saw: there was a screen congratulating me on great 2009! It had a list of my accomplishments and stats:
- I ran a total of 173 miles
- I burned 12,834 calories
- My average pace was 8:43/mi
- Most of my runs were ‘Awesome’
- I ran the most on Mondays
- I usually ran in the mornings
How cool is that? Share on Facebook? Why yes, yes I will! I would’ve never known these accomplishments if I hadn’t had Nike+.
My new motivation? I have to beat my 2009 numbers!
My 2009 Running Rundown
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The new year is always an interesting time. It’s a time of reflection on the past year, and a time of inspiration for what you can accomplish in the new year.
I’m not one for resolutions, but I am a planner. I’m always looking ahead, always planning. However, this year’s a little strange. No milestone birthdays. No big life events.
When I look back on the year, I’ve accomplished so much. I’m nearly halfway done with graduate school. I’m an active participant and volunteer for great professional groups (Chicago American Marketing Association and Chicago Social Media Club). I’ve immersed myself in social media and I love it. On a personal note, I got engaged to the man who I think is the best guy in the world.
So what do I do? Do I coast?
I spent a lot of time thinking, and I don’t think so. I think 2010 is my year to push the limits. I’m setting the bar a little higher. Care to join me?
