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Wrapping Up

12-31-16

Holy guacamole- 2016 is almost over! *blessedly* Man it's been a rough one and I'll be welcoming 2017 in with open arms!

Yesterday I swam 1500 yards which is (30 full lengths in the pool)! My freestyle continues to need work, but at least my endurance is coming along. I'm pretty sure that's been my constant refrain.

The last 4 months I've had single calendar pages up on the wall with my workouts on them. Naturally I was less accurate the more into December we went. A quick tally of my runs showed I ran over 100 miles the last few months. Nothing amazing, but it's nice to know I didn't totally stop running, which is what it felt like.

We currently have 2 great danes and a chiweenie, which equals a full house. I haven't done as much planning as I thought I would have at this point.

Rough goal ideas (not all fitness related):

1. Complete first half ironman distance triathlon
2. Lower my average mile time to 9:30
3. No alcohol in Jan.
4. Get my sugar skull tattoo
5. Cut my hair.

Obviously not the only things that will be completed this year.

Be happy. Be safe. Be nice.

See y'all in 2017!

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