Hello 2011..

In this New Year... here are the DREAMS and GOALS I hope to fullfill...

Triathlon...
Race every distance... a sprint... an olympic... a half... and a full (like I did back in 2008)

Start finding a coach for the 2012 season... I think I know who I'm going with but I'm gonna do some coach shopping anyways...

Prepare to send out letters so I can get a sponsorship or two for the 2012...


Marathons...
Complete marathons number 7(National), 8(Pittsburgh), 9(Redman Full... yes it counts), and 10(Philly... yes again) all by Thanksgiving week...

Become a sub 4 hour marathoner again...

Raise money for Girls on the Run... as a Sole Mate... for both the National and Pittsburgh Marathons... if not also for Philly later in the year... bookmark this link so you can donate...

Blogging...
Blog at least twice each week...

Comment on at least 2 other bloggers posts everyday...

Keep up to date with my other blog... the one having to do with books...

Meet at least one blogger in person sometime this year... one I haven't already met...


Life...
Work with my therapist and psychiatrist on getting ready for my big transition and move back to Dallas...

Find a full time job in a preschool in the Dallas area... so I can finally put my education degree to use...

Move back to the Dallas area by the middle of the summer...

Reconnect with my favorite teacher of all time... Mrs. Fitzgibbons... the one who had the BIGGEST influence on my choice to get an education degree... even though she's currently living somewhere across the pond from the states...

Take the GRE for the first of what will probably be many times by years end... so in the fall of 2012 or spring of 2013 I can start pursuing my Masters in Library Science...

For now... I think that's enough...

So in end... may your 2011 bring health and happiness.. fast racing and many PRs...

More to come...

Comments

Unknown said…
Hey Marci - I'm so sorry that I haven't had a chance to contact you back. The last few days have been super hectic!

Sounds like 2011 is going to be huge for you! I'm so excited to follow your journey! BTW, check out active ambassadors - that's how I got my sponsorship with Marathon Bar and I know that they are starting to select new members!!

Happy New Year, my friend! I'll call soon...
January 2, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Mel-2nd Chances said…
Lots of good stuff going on this year Marci!
January 6, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Rainmaker said…
Sounds like a great list!

Especially going back to Philly...love that marathon!

Good luck!
January 8, 2011 at 7:16 AM
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