It’s natural at the end of a year to reflect on what one has accomplished during the year. As I reflect on 2006, I have a feeling that 2006 is going to end up being one of those pivotal years in my life.

If at the end of 2005, someone told me that I was going to do any of the following, I would have laughed at them:

• Moved from S. Fla to Texas
• Start a running program
• Run continuously and regularly for 6 months
• Be able to run 10 miles without stopping or walking
• Wake up at 5:30am and run in sub-freezing temperatures
• Lose 50 lbs

Well, I wouldn’t have laughed at all of the above. I may have believed that I would have started a running program, but that’s about it. After all, I have tried running in the past, but I usually ended up abandoning it after 2-3 weeks.

I think the move to Texas was a big part of the year. It was the perfect opportunity to start fresh.

The things I have accomplished were no where on my radar in 2005. I can only imagine what I can accomplish in 2007 now that I actually have goals and dreams. That marathon doesn’t seem so impossible now. Losing 20 more lbs seems like something that is definitely achievable. Running further and faster is something I expect to happen once I keep training.

To everyone out there, I’d like to wish you a Happy New Year and especially, an Injury-Free Year. Dream big, work hard, be diligent and your dreams just may come true…..

Posted by derek in Training, Weight Loss