off the deep end

Its been since Oct 2010 since I last posted and I will admit that work and life in general seemed to be going so fast that I couldn't keep up.  Its now 4 months later and I am sitting here thinking the excuses have to stop and I need to get serious and get committed again to making time to run ( or any form of exercise) and find some better balance in life.

With that in mind I have signed up for my first half marathon of the year, Boulder Spring Half Marathon, and will push myself to work toward a PR.  I have found especially when money and my pride is on the line I tend to behave a little differently.  Image that, me being motivated by $$$ and my ego?!  I guess its a good thing I am sales.

I do also have plans for some goals for this spring, summer and a BHAG to complete a half Ironman this fall.

Here is the plan for the next few months:

May - must have six pack abs by the SilkRoad users conference. No way I can be seen in a bathing suit by co-workers and clients unless I drop some serious body fat.  That means no more carbs and focus on consistent cardio and weights, and the all dreaded core workout.    There is something really sick about sit ups and push ups.

June- Have massive upper body strength to be able to rock my first surfing lesson on the Big Island.  Learning to surf is one of my bucket list items, and God knows that not only do I really want to be able to do it well, but I better look damn good doing it too.  Good thing the goal for May is to look good in a bathing suit.

July - Have a really fun birthday party.  And surprisingly enough, it will not be all about me.  We decided in the Tapley household that any birthday that ends in a 9 will be philanthropy type of party.  Since I am turning 39 I have decided to have a party where I ask everyone to bring at least one item to donate to  to Dress for Success.  It would be great to be able to have my own little "suit drive"!

August - Have a team ride with me in the Venus de Miles ride.  I road in this event last year for the first time and it was well done.  I am not sure I will commit to the 100 or even 67 mile course, but I will commit to getting more people together to go out and enjoy being on the road and supporting an amazing cause the Greenhouse Scholars.   This is a women's only ride, but if any of my male friends want to ride you can do so, you just have to do it in drag.

September - Complete without injury my first half Ironman triathlon.  The Harvest Moon has been recommended, so that is the plan for now.  And I have put the money down on the race so I am committed.  Lord help me.

I am sure there will be other halfs sprinkled in there.....

October - go on a girls only vacation to Disney World with my lovely girls and sister.  The goal will be to hide my blackberry from me during business hours and ride as many roller coasters as possible.

I think that covers me for the next few months.  Now I only need to commit to updating my blog more frequently with my progress.  I think for the first update I may have to post before picture of my abs and then in May post after picture.  Maybe that is not what the public needs to see, but it would keep me accountable.