Happy 2017!

As much as I love December and reflecting back on the previous year, I ❤ New Years even more!
I feel like it's a clean slate, so full of promise.
A chance to look ahead and decide on what you want to accomplish.

I'm really excited about the goals I've set for 2017.


Personal Goals

Clean it Out, Use it Up. 

I have so many items in my kitchen cupboards that I bought for some reason or other but have never used. I also have a lot of clothes in my closet that I haven't worn in years and beauty products that I've never used.

ONCE A WEEK, I'll select a cupboard or section of my closet, choose something I haven't ever used,
or haven't used in a while, and USE IT! If I can't find a use for it or it no longer fits, then I'll either toss it or donate it. And choose something else that I CAN USE. 😊

Be sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter and/or Facebook for more up-to-the-minute updates on this goal. And maybe vote on the item I should use!


Be more active in the local running community.
Go on at least 8 group runs
I'm such a solo runner! I love hitting the streets or the trails on my own and haven't really found a good fit with any of the local running groups. I think this is the year for that to change.

Volunteer at 3 or more local races
This is partly to be more active in the running community, but it's a little selfish as well... I want the race credit! Races aren't really in the budget, but if I can volunteer and earn some credit, I might be able to manage a couple races in 2017.


Run at least 600 miles.
That's only 50 miles a month. Looking through my Nike+ app from the past year, it seems this will definitely be a bit of a challenge. But totally manageable - with a bit of focus. 😉


Optional:  Hike Grand Canyon R2R2R with Katie and Kristy in June.
I'm going to take the first few months of the year to do some training before I make a final decision on this, but the prospect is exciting!

Goals with Jeff:

12 Trails of 2017
There are so many trails in the area that we have yet to discover! Each month, we'll tackle a new {to us} trail.

I'm not sure if I'm more excited about discovering new trails OR about this fun graphic I created to chart our progress. LOL.

Current Events Night
I tend to stay in my own little world and focus on my own thing. I hadn't even heard about the Standing Rock protest until it had been in full swing for several months. Jeff was shocked that I hadn't heard anything about it. Guess that's what happens when most everyone I follow across social media is All.About.Running!

This one current event was a wake-up call for me! So, I came up with the idea of having a current events night once a month. A night where we turn off the TV, disconnect from social media and discuss something that is going on in the world. Not to change anything or make a difference, but just to become aware of world issues/events.

It will work something like this:

• We'll choose a night each month (it won't be the same from month to month).
• In the time leading up to the designated night, we'll casually poke around in the news to see if anything in particular strikes us as worthy of further discussion or research.
• If nothing comes up, then we'll check out some news sites when I get home from work to decide on a topic.
• We'll spend a few hours discussing.

My hope is that if I have advanced notice I'll be more engaged in the conversation and less distracted by social media.

That's it!

I'm really excited about 2017 and the goals that I've set. I feel like they're well-rounded and will help to improve both my physical and mental wellbeing. I hope you're excited to follow along!

What are you most looking forward to in 2017?
Did you set any goals for the new year?

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