Hey everyone,
So, yes it's been a while and yes I know I usually do a year in review and make predictions for my upcoming year closer to New Years but you know, life gets in the way sometimes. :)
What a year 2014 was, from great new friendships, new relationships and new fitness adventures including almost dying on Mount Washington (not literally but I was in rough shape after my race) to getting a job at a local fitness center. I think I learned what "good things are coming your way" really means. I started my year off with some hard training or what I thought was hard training for my Mount Washington Bike race only to find out on race day that the training wasn't nearly hard core enough. It was the worst shape I'd ever been in, needing 5 or 6 paramedics to help me at the end. However, even though I finished dead last I finished, I finished under my own steam with nobody taking my bike, holding my hand or carrying me across the finish line. I even got two medals for it! I learned just how important proper training and most of all proper nutrition really is. That is something I can pass on to people I work with, from first hand experience. There are millions of people who did nothing that day and will never experience what I did.
The other exciting part of my year came when I landed my job at the Fitness Gym in Fall River. Although I am not fully certified they felt I would still be a good fit for the gym. I think some of it is based on my own personal weight loss journey. This is the career I want for myself and I'm doing whatever I can to make it a full reality.
On a personal note this year had it's ups and downs. It was tough to dot the eyes on the end of my 22 year relationship.Although we have been apart for 1.5 years it was still hard to deal with lawyers and to see the sale of our house go through. Even simple things like choosing my own car was hard to do. Thankfully I had some great people to help me along the way. Without them I'd have been lost. And dating, well...I don't wish that on anyone. lol I didn't date a lot but it is WAY different then when you do it at 15 years old. lol I met a few great people and I hope to have their friendships for many years to come. I'm glad to say that I am happy right now. And planning for my future doesn't seem quite as scary as it did last year. Actually last year at this time if you would have asked me about my future I'd have said I don't really have one. At this very moment in my life I feel strong, determined and like I can take on the world (well...almost...lol). Do I expect to be knocked on my ass again this year, absolutely (I am not naive and I know shit happens), but will I be able to get back up, ABSOLUTELY! This year is going to be about believing in myself, going after things I want and taking care of me, finally. I'm taking things day by day as I know how fast things can change but I'm also thinking long term as well for the first time in a very long time.
As for my goals, as per usual I am trying to get my personal training certification. I have always let something get in the way of my certification but hopefully this time will be different. This seems to be one goal I can't reach and it's really starting to piss me off. lol I am also going to try to register for the Mount Washington bike race again this year. I have something to prove to both my mountain and to myself! I want to be second last to finish this year but I want to do it without the help of paramedics. I'm also seriously considering doing my first Sprint Triathlon. I am fairly sure I can accomplish the running and biking but the swimming has me a bit nervous. My trainer said I need a swim couch so it's something I have to look into. I'd love to say I have accomplished it. I can actually go to the event location and train since I'm in the Valley every weekend anyway so that's a bonus as well. I am looking forward to everything I have coming my way. It should be quite a year and I hope all of you will come along for the ride! I promise I won't disappoint!
