resolutions? pfft!

since i started this blog in December of 2009, it provided me a chance to do a rundown of the last 2 years and a look ahead into the upcoming year. this time, being the third year, i find myself with not a whole lot to say. not that 2011 wasn't a spectacular year, because despite being gimpy (read: injured) from mid April thru the end of June, i was very satisfied with the races and events that i did do. i got out of them, what i put into them. i PR'd at the half marathon distance, finally, after only 12 years of trying and kicked some butt at ironman florida. my total numbers for the year were good but never my primary goal. you can do tens of thousands of miles of cycling, running, and swimming but being good at something isn't always about quantity, quality counts too. finding a happy balance is key and i'm still working on that, especially with the swimming part, which is always a work in progress. for me, sometimes just showing up to the pool is a victory.

for 2012, my motto is, no injuries - faster - better -stronger. simple as that!

as for a resolution, i only have one and that is to mountain bike at least 1 time per month. i forgot how much fun and carefree it is and i was reminded of that on Monday when we dusted off the mountain bikes and hit the trails. there were a lot of yeeeee-haaaaw's coming out of my mouth and i'm pretty sure i had a smile from ear to ear the entire time, except once, when i went off the trail and almost ate a tree but managed to save it. that's called skillz right there, LOL! a couple of more rides and my handling skills are back. hell, who knows? i may throw in an Xterra race somewhere down the line. for realz!

in a nutshell, i'm ready to get this 2012 party started. oh yeah, and there may be a few surprise races up my sleeve that aren't listed on my blog sidebar. i may or may not be doing some secret/stealth training, heh!

i hope everyone had a nice holiday and i wish you lots of PR's in 2012.

much love and peace out!