The Dawning of 2011

I'm not a resolutionary. I don't set goals because my calendar flashes a particular date. I do however feel a little bit of nostalgia around the holidays. I like to reflect on the year gone by. Remember the cool things I've done, things I've accomplished. Look forward to the coming year and challenge myself to be a better person. Looking back on 2010, there are some highlights that definitely stand out...

1. Stepping outside my comfort zone and racing the Desert Classic Duathlon in the pouring rain, and having a blast while doing it!

2. Running the Boston Marathon, a dream come true.

3. Running the Big Sur Marathon and being inspired for 26.2 miles. Totally amazing, words can't describe. Forget what you've been told, just do it.

4. Taking my husband and our closest friends on a Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim expedition of the Grand Canyon. One of my favorite places on earth, with my favorite people on earth.

5. Conquering Mt. Lemmon. I am still reaping the benefits of facing my fears.

6. Ironman Canada: I came, I saw, I conquered. My honorary IM PR.

7. Ran across the Golden Gate Bridge. Early morning quiet and fog. The bridge was all mine. Beautiful, awesome, inspiring.

8. Watched, encouraged, and supported a good friend during his first 100 mile race. I laughed, I cried, I will never be the same.

9. Fell in love with trail running over and over and over again. I may not be good at it, but it has captured my heart.

10. And last but not least, fell more in love with my husband and built stronger bonds with my best friends. Without them, is any of this really meaningful?

As I look forward to 2011, I have set challenges for myself that will ensure I stay on my toes. Some I will achieve with little effort. Others scare the poop out of me. But I know that life is short and I plan to live it to the fullest, surrounded by the ones I love.

That said... here's to the New Year!