Saturday, January 1, 2011

2010 - The Year of Many Firsts

2010 - The Year of Many Firsts

The 2010 Bling

I started to reflect back on 2010 and did not realize just how much I have accomplished this year. Like I stated in my first ever post, I miss having goals.  Ever since I finished college, achieved senior status in my career and met a wonderful family there has not been many goals in my life.  It was a void I was missing.  My goals this year were to run a 13.1 and to do a triathlon.  Needless to say I shattered those goals and more.  I surprised myself when I started thinking about this post.  Below is a list of my firsts.
  1. First year to run a 15K and I completed 2 races
  2. First year to run do a half marathon. I completed 9 races and became a Half Fanatic
  3. First year to do a non-recreational swim.  Before this I just swam to stay afloat.
  4. First open water swim (which I did at Lucky's Lake). I have completed 38 laps since May
  5. First year to do a triathlon and I completed 1 Sprint, 2 Intermediate and 2 Olympic races
  6. First year to place in my triathlon division
  7. First year to start road cycling and I completed a 40 mile race, 67 mile race and The Horrible Hundred Century (Florida's hardest century)
  8. First year to sign up up for a Half Ironman and now I am signed up for two in 2011
  9. Lost 20 lbs in two months. I'm now 183 lbs.
  10. I am in the best shape of my life and love racing and going to the gym.
  11. Baked over 160 dozen cookies in February to send to the troops serving oversees (Rochelle's Boots on the Ground) (Note: if you are interested in helping out this February please let me know)
  12. Found hobbies we enjoy doing as a family
What goals did you accomplish this year?  What are your goals for next year?

    13 comments:

    1. Wow what a year! Congrats on all the firsts and here's to a fantastic 2011!

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    2. You had an absolutely awesome! Congrats on everything you accomplished and good luck with the coming year!

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    3. What a year! Congrats on all that you've achieved. I have a feeling this is just the beginning....! :)

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    4. Wow 20lbs in 2 months? I want your secrets! =)
      Best wishes for 2011!

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    5. Kevin, you have ROCKED 2010! Look at all that bling! I know 2011 will just be more amazing for you! Thanks for your post and for supporting me! Can't wait to follow you this year!

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    6. I guess my main accomplishments race-wise were running Boston and New York and running consistant times (mostly) in the half-marathons I did. I was also happy with the way I did in two duathlons.
      As for next year (well, I guess it is this year now) I have no idea! Possibly the New York marathon again, a longer adventure race and a longer duathlon. Not registered for anything yet though.

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    7. Congratulations on all of your achievements!!! Hope 2011 brings a lot more firsts.

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    8. Woohoo, Kevin! You hadn't even done a 15K in January 2010, and now you're a Half Fanatic! :) I'm in awe...:)

      Happy New Year to you! Let's make it a year of throwback posts to remember. ;)

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    9. @Everyone. Thanks for the compliments but everyone of you did a great job this year.

      @Alex - The secret is to over train. Not one I would recommend. I loose mass always very quickly. I have to watch it or I will loose muscle mass also.

      @Laurie - Darn BOSTON. Very cool. I will never qualify for Boston. I'm a turtle.

      @Silly Girl Running - I got some great Throwbacks planned. I hope to see more of yours and other followers.

      Kevin

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    10. You had one helluva year my dear! Congrats! Looking forward to following all your adventures in 2011! That shark still kills me, I think it'd totally be my favorite swag of the year!

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    11. @Morgan - The shark is bad butt. There were other fish swim caps also. The Nemo was cool also.

      Kevin

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    12. WOW! What a great year!! Can't wait to follow you into 2011 :-)

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