Thoughts for 2006...

…run my first sub-4 hour marathon.

…PR at 10 miles or in a half marathon.

…I’m considering doing an Olympic distance tri… (it’s looking like it will be with no wetsuit and a hybrid.)  In truth, this might not happen b/c of these factors-but it’s on the radar.

…do an open water swim, even if it’s only in training.

…find somewhere to play tennis.

…settle into the local sports scene wherever I end up next fall.

…think about playing on an outdoor soccer team in the spring. (depends on if I’m moving).

…learn how to cross-country ski and snow-shoe.

So far on my race calendar is the Go Vertical stair climb in early February and the Hyannis 10K in late February.

And for the rest of me:

…stop using the word “like” in conversation.  (When I started hearing the international students at school use this in conversation-having picked it up from us-I realized just how weird and bad it sounds.)

…update my computer skills (I am on my way with this blog!)

…sight-see Boston before I (maybe) leave.

…dress better.  (I feel like I should put this on here b/c I am 25…but I don’t really want to.  I like the sporty look [my parents would call it sloppy…].  So without motivation, with the need to bike everywhere, and the rainy Boston weather, I don’t really see this one happening even though I think dressing better makes you look more capable.)

Today’s running notes:  a 40 minute run by myself through the local town.  It was rural, quaint, and a bit worn around the edges.  However, the backdrop to every inch of the town was the mountains.  It was a beautiful morning jaunt.

Comments

[Steve S.]

Thanks for the heads-up about the new URL.
Best of luck with the 2006 goals. An open water swim is very cool...it's quite a different feeling than the pool, especially under race conditions.
--Steve S.

[Barb]

I am sad that you've left elite running, but I can understand it.

Good luck with your 2006 goals!! I am sure that if you're willing to travel you can find an olympic distance tri for which you don't need a wet suit. And of course you are welcome in Colorado any time to ski/snowshoe.

[ML]

Congratulation on your new website! Best of luck for your 2006 goals.

[gina]

audj! you moved! i was WAY behind on your blog entries, had to do some catching up today! i am sore today....david dragged me running 6 miles last night! love you!

[Dallen]

Nice new blog. This time we get picture to go with the name. Good luck with the 2006 goals.

[bridget]

hey audrey! i love your new blog :) i hope you don't mind if i stop in daily to see how things are going. by the way, i love your goals :)