Let's talk Fitness Goals

As most people in my life know, I am a goal orientated person.  I am also a list person.  I love lists, more importantly.. I love crossing things off the list.  It gives me a sense of accomplishment.  I love goals & lists so much, that when Steve and I started dating, I made us to a 1-5-10.  A list of goals to do within 1 year, 5 years and 10 years... and this is 3 months into dating.  I figured if that didn't scare him off, I don't know what will.  We wrote them down, and we still have a copy.  But as time goes on, things change, priorities change, situations change - and you need to reevaluate.  The things I thought I wanted when I was 20, is vastly different than what I want now, as I am sure it will be again in a few years.

I don't want to get too into those other goals right now, although maybe I will explore that later on.  Right now, I want to talk about getting ready for my first Tri - and the fitness goals I set for it.  So here it goes:

1. Yoga once a week - this is a hard one for me.  I don't find Yoga to be fun.  Depending on the instructor, it can be a snore fest and depending on the class, it feels like a show off session.  Maybe I feel that way because I am not flexible - and my poses do not look all that great.  I do like Shavasana!
2. Swim once a week.  Steve and I just joined a gym near the house with the pool.  I love to swim, so I don't see this being too big of an issue.
3. Bike once every two weeks with Steve.  Scary, but need to improve.  Would possibly do it once a week if time permits.
4. Jog twice a week.  I love getting time alone to jog.  I recently have been listening to Audio Books when jogging and find the whole process relaxing.
5. Weight lift three times a week.  I do this in the form of my classes at work or at the gym.
6. Box once a week.  Boxing has GREAT cardio - and it doesn't hurt that is has a lot of social aspects too.
7. Continue playing Hockey once a week.  Also GREAT cardio.

In additional to these goals, Steve and I enjoy taking Sparky on new hikes on weekends.  Hopefully I can keep up with that.

I feel that these goals might be a little ambitious.  Especially considering I am planning a wedding, raising a puppy and a two hour round trip commute.  It's a worth a try - and you know what... I can always reevaluate!

I will start these goals next week!  Wish me luck!